How to have a Hygge Wedding
in a Heatwave
Categories: | Wedding Ceremony | Wedding Planning |
Hygge
[hue-ga]: (Noun) is a Danish/Norwegian word
that loosely translates to a feeling of cosiness,
for comfort and celebrating the feeling of warmth,
love, and intimacy.
A key feature of hygge is that it revolves round connecting and being with loved ones, nature, and simplicity - getting back to basics, prioritising what is important, and being in the moment.
Typical articles about creating a hygge atmosphere in the home focus on cold weather, fires, hot drinks, and warm throws. Not something you'd normally think about in a heatwave! But if you step away from the way interior decorators have appropriated the term and the concept, and go back to the original definition, hygge creates a feeling of sanctuary, and a hygge wedding is a perfect way to beat the heat and have a cosy and comfortable wedding.
Being comfortable and
warm-weather cosy
Gather loved ones
A key feature of hygge is that it revolves round connecting and being with loved ones, nature, and simplicity - getting back to basics, prioritising what is important, and being in the moment.
Typical articles about creating a hygge atmosphere in the home focus on cold weather, fires, hot drinks, and warm throws. Not something you'd normally think about in a heatwave! But if you step away from the way interior decorators have appropriated the term and the concept, and go back to the original definition, hygge creates a feeling of sanctuary, and a hygge wedding is a perfect way to beat the heat and have a cosy and comfortable wedding.
Being comfortable and
warm-weather cosy
out
When it is cold and dark
outside, warm fires, cuddly sweaters, candlelight,
comfort food all create and atmosphere of cosiness.
When it is hot outside, being inside in the cool can
do the same. It is no accident that homes in very
hot climates are often dim inside. So dim the
lights, or perhaps schedule the ceremony for early
evening, wear warm-weather comfortable clothing (no
three piece suits), and turn up the aircon.Gather loved ones
out
A cosy wedding is, by
definition, a small affair you share with close
loved ones. Trim the guest list. Being
surrounded by people with whom you have a close
connection is a big feature of a hygge wedding.
And so is dispensing with a wedding party and
choosing parents, grandparents, or other loved
ones for your official witnesses.Bring nature inside
out
Use greenery to decorate. Large
vases filled with gum branches can look amazing. A few
candles can up the feeling of intimate cosiness
without increasing the temperature. Just be fire-aware
when choosing the candles and deciding where to place
them.Keep everything simple
out
And that includes the ceremony. Focus on your
connection to one another. Celebrate and acknowledge
your connection to everyone present. Make your vows,
your personal promises that express your vision for
your marriage, the centre of the ceremony. Dispense
with "traditions" that feel awkward and may create
some stress for you. Feel free to go off-script and be
spontaneous (I encourage that!). Keep the menu simple.
There are summer comfort foods that everyone loves,
but don't forget that you can serve hot drinks on a
warm day. As the composer Guiseppe Verdi reminds
us, “Coffee is balm for the heart and
spirit.” Research bears him out. Just the smell
of coffee in a room makes 90% of the people there
experience a feeling of well-being. It stimulates the
brain and generates a sense of pleasure. Exactly what
you want at your wedding.Don't over-schedule
out
Allow everything to flow naturally. Greet people with
a drink and something to nibble on as you would for
any other family gathering. We'll get to the ceremony
when it feels right and everyone is settled, cosy, and
in the mood and the moment.Thanks for reading!
