Summer Advice for Fall Weddings
This weekend is the Fourth of July, which of course has me thinking about… fall brides!
That’s right you ladies, relaxing over there in your lounge chairs while the summer brides go nuts putting the finishing touches on everything, I’m talking to you! Did you remember your sunscreen?
Tan lines last much longer than summer, so if you’re wearing a strapless or backless wedding dress, even as late as November, make sure to cover up or apply sunscreen. Thanks to my kids, I recently discovered swim shirts, which feel just like a swimsuit, but give you much better protection than sunscreen alone (go with a long sleeve version to avoid the dreaded farmer's tan). Of course, even if you aren’t going strapless, sunscreen is a good idea.
You should also give some thought to your hair. The chlorine in pools can really do long-lasting damage to your hair, especially if it’s color-treated. Make sure to rinse your hair immediately after getting out of the pool, and if you swim a lot (a great way to get a wedding-perfect upper body), consider using a swimming cap or investing in some chlorine removing shampoo. If your hair isn't color-treated, summer sun is a great way to add natural highlights to your hair, so cover up your skin, but let your hair down.
Finally, according to Shape Magazine, 48% of brides say they’ll exercise to get in better shape for their wedding. If you’re one of them, and you’re taking advantage of the weather to do outdoor workouts, then hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Even if you’re chosen form of exercise is swimming, you need to be drinking extra water.
Stay tuned all week for more 4th of July inspired wedding inspiration. For more fall wedding inspiration, check out Wishpot’s guest post today.
Thanks for the reminder to hydrate! This is so important and especially in the summer time! Water helps your skin and health in a major way! Hydration can also mean juicy melons, watermelons, etc.
Good point about tan lines lasting longer than the summer. I got burned last summer while wearing short sleeves, which means for the rest of the summer I had that dreaded farmers tan (no matter what I did). The worst part - it's still there this year!
I am conscious about tan lines. I'd like to find a bandeau top bathing suit without straps so I don't have to worry about it, but no luck finding one that fits.
I used to be a lifeguard, so I know pool hair care is a must! Make sure to rinse your hair before diving in. Having your hair already soaked up with fresh water means there isn't as much room for the damaging chlorine. Also, for even extra protection, comb in some of your favorite conditioner before hand.
Ha! this reminds me of when my sister wore this really pretty big necklace to my graduation in May... well it got burned into her skin and she had that design on her skin almost thru winter! We're very fair skinned so sun block is a must... i got burned going in and out of the apartment to load a moving truck the other day! so was exposed for a few moments then back inside to pack a new box, etc.
I heard a report on NPR last week that said for a full body application at the beach you should be using 1 ounce of sunscreen soo if u buy a 3 oz bottle it has 3 full uses...
I am pretty pale and gotta use sunblock all the time. I got some unwanted sun while on vacation a couple months ago and it is still there on my arms.
I don't get in the pool much anymore, but one time back in the day I had green hair for after a day at the pool when I forgot to rinse my hair.
The water thing is a biggie, all year around; plenty of water does a body good ... I have to keep reminding myself to drink more!
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