What heatwaves mean for summer weddings – and how to plan for one
The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.
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""It was just unbearably hot.""
— Aimie Seale , Other
""On platforms, like Reddit, people are discussing what they are going to do to navigate the heatwave.""
— Zoe Burke , Executive
""It has affected the industry massively. You are talking into the thousands [of pounds] for businesses.""
— Michelle Miles , Executive
""It has been an extremely tough growing season with water shortages, drought, no rainfall, slow germination in the heat, flowers going over too quickly.""
— Rebecca , Other
""Over the last decade we have been advising people to avoid the heat of July and August... And we're busier on what we call the 'shoulder season' which starts earlier and finishes later in the year.""
— Sarah Haywood , Other
Key People
A bride who experienced challenges during her wedding day due to a summer heatwave.
Board adviser to the UK Wedding Association and founder of the Sustainable Wedding Alliance.
From Lilac and Lace Floral Design, discussed the impact of heatwaves on wedding flowers.
Aimie Seale's husband who shared in the experience of the heat during their wedding.
A wedding planner with over two decades of experience.
Head of brand at the wedding planning app Bridebook.
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The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.
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