Once summer approaches and the days begin to get warm, summer weddings begin to come back into vogue.
Getting married outside, under the sun and the clouds makes for a very different wedding indeed.
It is an event that is unique not just for the bride and groom but also for you as a guest.
Dressing up for day weddings is a completely different matter from the usual wedding attire; the right clothes will be key to looking cool in the sun.
Attending a wedding outdoors or at least not within an enclosed area, means that you will be exposed to a lot of heat and sunshine.
Nothing is worse than dressing too formally or warmly for a day wedding, only to hide from the cameras later on because you have gotten too sweaty.
Pay careful attention to the fabrics and materials that you will be wearing to the event, making sure that everything is as light and thin as possible (and appropriate).
For Formal Outdoor Weddings A suit will be your best and safest bet.
While navy or black are usually the classic options, other lighter colors can also be appropriate for day weddings.
Some of the more common options you have are cream, beige and white two-piece suits.
Although these are not colors that guys typically stock in their closets, they are literally the coolest to wear in the warm-weather conditions of a day wedding.
If in doubt, consult the planner, the bride or the groom ahead of time.
Because of the warmer temperatures during day weddings, they are often much more relaxed about the dress code.
Regardless of the color of suit that you finally choose, make sure to wear a fine light colored dress shirt under it, paired with a complementing or nicely contrasting tie.
Semiformal in the Sun Many couples also choose a semiformal dress code for their weddings, recognizing how warm and uncomfortable full formal attire can be in the sun.
For semiformal day weddings, go with a good shirt under a sport jacket, paired with light colored slacks in beige, brown or khaki.
You can wear a patterned or striped tie if you would like, but you will be a lot cooler skipping it and just leaving the top button on your shirt open.
Beiges and tans are your best colors for summer weddings, primarily because they will keep you cooler than dark colors without sacrificing any formality.
At the same time, it is relatively easy to match accessories with those colors.
Belts, shoes and watch straps in dark brown will complement most other neutral colors.
You could use your favorite pair of black leather shoes, but dark brown wingtips and monkstraps work just as well here.
When looking for clothes to wear to a day wedding, look for poplin, cotton-silk blends or linen.
They are the fabrics most often used in formalwear that will maintain the classic silhouette while keeping you cool at the same time.
Polyester and wool are a faux pas at day weddings because you will probably sweat out of your clothes before you get to the reception.