Thursday, July 7, 2016

Items To Pack For A Summer Wedding

A Bride On A Budget received one of these items for review. All thoughts and opinions belong to A Bride On A Budget.

Do you have a summer wedding coming up? What you need to bring varies a little than any other season. I mean, you're not worried about packing gloves in case your date wants to go outside. But, sunscreen in case your date wants to go outside, you need that. Plus a few essentials that you want to make sure you pack for a summer wedding, lest you want to wake up the next morning feeling like a hungover lobster.

But don't worry. We have you covered. I put together a list of nine items to pack for a summer wedding. And, even better: we are giving away one of them!

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Items To Pack For A Summer Wedding

  1. Mosquito Repellent Bracelets
  2. Light Shawl
  3. Flip Flops
  4. Water Bottle
  5. Cute Hair Clip
  6. Sunscreen
  7. Blotting Paper
  8. Sunglasses
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Mosquito Repellent Bracelets
This is the time of year when bugs are out ... and hungry. I feel like I can't sit outside without swatting away a mosquito. And if you get bit, it's so itchy and annoying. You don't want to be annoyed at a wedding, but you also don't want to feel sticky from a spray. So go with mosquito repellent bracelets. Personally, I love them. You can pick them up in a variety of styles and colors, so you can find one to match your dress. You can wear them as an anklet too, in case you don't want it on your wrist.

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Light Shawl
I'm always cold. It could be 100 degrees out, and there's a chance I'll be cold. It's just how I am. I pack a shirt with sleeves every time I go out ... but you can't do that at a wedding. I mean, you can because I have, but you definitely want to go with a light shawl instead. They're more wedding fashion friendly than a zip up.

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Flip Flops
Heels are so cute, but after a lot of dancing, they usually come off. And dancing barefoot isn't the best idea. And, with summer weddings, there's a chance you'll be on a beach and you don't want to wear your nice shoes on sand. So packing flip flops is a huge must for summer weddings.

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Collapsible Water Bottle
When you're at a wedding, there's usually an open bar and you can get water if you're thirsty. But what about pre-reception? It's up to you to hydrate. Packing water in your purse is a smart idea. You can either go with a disposable water bottle so you can throw it away when you're done or a collapsible water bottle. Those will roll up easily and fit in your purse when you're done.

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Cute Hair Clip
Summer weddings can be hot. Really hot. And when it's hot, you probably toss your hair up into a ponytail. It's what I do. But at a wedding, you don't want to ruin your cute curls with a rubber band. Instead, pack a cute hair clip. That way, you can still have styled hair while keeping it off your neck.

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Sunscreen
A big part about summer weddings is the weather. It's great to be able to be outdoors. But ... that means you need to worry about your skin and use sunscreen. I mean, how painful would the morning after be if you're dealing with a hangover and a sunburn.

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Blotting Paper
I love blotting paper. I can't even tell you what a fan I am of them. They're great when you start getting oily. You just blot your face and your skin is done being shiny. What a lifesaver because that shine will show in photos, and that's the last thing you want.

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Sunglasses
Sunglasses are the most important thing on this list. The others might be provided for you at the wedding, but sunglasses are something you need to bring yourself. And you need them during summer weddings, especially if you plan on stepping outdoors. And if the ceremony is outside, you won't be able to see a thing if you're squinting.

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Speaking of sunglasses, Pete and I actually each got a pair from AC Lens recently. I got the Velvet Eyewear Preacher and Pete got the Proof Cosmo Skate. They came in the mail late last week and we've been wearing them daily since.

Both of our sunglasses came with carrying cases, which is great. We both have awful habits of scratching our lenses, so this has kept them completely safe. Plus, they match everything. There hasn't been an outfit where either of us felt our shades were a contrast. Pete loves that his are made from a skate deck and that his are polarized. I'm super happy that my pair has rubber on the arms because they haven't once bothered my ears.

It took us a while to decide what we wanted from AC Lens. The site has so many options (it boasts 699 pairs!). You could pick up a pair and use them in wedding photos (we have a shot of us standing on the beach, reflected in a sunglasses lens), you could pick up a pair for everyone coming to your bachelorette party so you all match, you could get them for your groomsmen as thank you gifts ... if you're throwing a summer wedding, the ideas are pretty endless.

One of you may have to make the difficult choice of which pair you like best because we are teaming up with AC Lens to give away one pair (up to a $200 value). The giveaway starts now and ends at 11:59pm EST on July 20. The winner will have 24 hours to respond to the winning email before another winner is selected. The winner will need to respond with a sunglasses selection, so be sure to have that ready.

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Good luck.

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60 comments:

  1. What a super collection to choose from. I love the style and shape of the Oakley Dispute Polarized and would love these sunglasses. Thanks so much.
    Margaret Smith
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

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  2. I would choose the velvet eyewear preacher.

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  3. I love the Ray-Ban® RB3025 58 Large Aviator Polarized glasses! Thanks so much for the chance!
    mcfallsk8er[at]aim[dot]com

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  4. I would be so lost with out my sunglasses in the summer time!! What a great list of items to pack for attending a wedding!

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  5. I liked the Fatheadz Modello. They are described as preppy square shaped sunglasses.

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  6. I would love the Velvet Eyewear Jude in gold/brown fade. They are so stylish.

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  7. i would choose the Velvet Eyewear Pearl sunglasses if I won.

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  8. I would choose the Velvet Eyewear Joie sunglasses if I won the giveaway. http://www.aclens.com/sunglasses/20489/velvet-eyewear-joie-sunglasses.html?CategoryID=15

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  9. I Love the Velvet Eyewear Lucy! They are spunky and with the colors will match with anything!

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  10. I really love the Kenneth Cole Reaction KC2726! OMG so cute

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  11. i would have to pick the Lulu Guinness L113 sunglasses! they would look so fab and so nice with everything i wear!

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  12. Id love to win a pair from Dkny

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  13. I think I'd choose the Smith Optics Delano Polarized sunglasses. - Fran

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  14. Wow! I had the hardest time selecting my favorite pair! I think I'd have to choose their Derek Lam 10 Crosby Cassis in Blue Shimmer. The color is just amazing and I love oversized glasses.

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  15. I agree summer weddings are really hot so I liked the cute hair clip. These are necessary otherwise open hair can make you feel irritated and that can ruin your wedding.These are some great summer wedding ideas. Loved them all! Keep Sharing....

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  16. I might choose the mens Revo Descend N

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  17. I would pick the Ralph by Ralph Lauren RA4113
    addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com
    Ashley C

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  18. I would choose the Ray-Ban® RB3513M Polarized.

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  19. I would choose the Oakley Gascan Iridium Polarized for my hubby!

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  20. I really like the Ann Taylor AT0913S Sunglasses.
    deannankeller@yahoo.com

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  21. I would love the velvet pearl sunglasses the most. Brittney House

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  22. I like the Kenneth Cole Reaction glasses.

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  23. If I won I think I would choose the Ralph by Ralph Lauren RA5130 Light Tortoise Turquoise pair!

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  24. Derek Lam 10 Crosby Paros are so cute!

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  25. I think I'd go with the Velvet Eyewear Jude.

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  26. The Revo Drake looks really cool.

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  27. What a great list of things just to keep in my purse all summer long...or here in Florida, all year long! Not necessarily just for heading off to a summer wedding! Thanks so much for sharing at Celebrate Your Story!

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  28. Proof Hayburn Eco has so much sass!

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  29. This is tough - but the Ray-Ban 4242 Mirror frames are fun!

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  30. I loooove the Betsey Johnson Vintage Vines in the brown. Classic!

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  31. I would choose the Lunettos Jean because my son just broke my sunglasses and I am in great need of some new ones!! Plus I love the style and color, Very me! Thanks for the chance.

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  32. I would love the Velvet Eyewear Joie sunglasses.

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  33. I like the Velvet Eyewear Jude

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  34. These are great tips that I'll be pinning to my Wedding Board. My daughter is getting married outdoors in three weeks and while I figured I thought of everything, I didn't think of mosquito repellent for the guests. Whew, glad I saw this - thank you!
    Marie, The Interior Frugalista

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  35. I like the sperrry largos sunglasses.

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  36. I would choose the Smith Optics Delano Polarized glasses.

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  37. I like the Kenneth Cole Reaction KC2722.

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  38. I would choose the Ted Baker Occitan in Plum/Gray.

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  39. I like the Spy Optic Discord Keep a Breast pair.

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  40. I like the Ray-Ban® RB3534 Polarized. I like that they have adjustable nose pads

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  41. Virginia B. I like Smith Optic polarized lowvion

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  42. i would like to get the Betsey Johnson Vintage Vines $129.95

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  43. My future sister-in-law is planning a summer wedding. I love all of your ideas here and will share this with her. Thanks so much for linking up with us each week at Let's Get Real.

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  44. I would choose the Lunettos Stanley, Polarized.. I love these ones, plus I know they would look great on me. Thank you

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  45. So many good ones, but I would probably choose these because I love the color of the lenses!
    http://www.aclens.com/Accessories/Sunglasses/24439/Guess-GU-7282.html?CategoryID=15

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  46. I would choose the Derek lam 10 Crosby paros glasses.

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  47. oh wow, so many good ones to pick. I do LOVE the Lulu Guinness. Loving the cat eye glasses.

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  48. If I won, I would choose the Ray Bans RB4061 polarized sunglasses.

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  49. So many to choose from. I would have to go with the Spy Optic Marina.

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  50. I would like the Revo Bearing pair as they are not the traditional dark color, but a deep shade on the lenses, very nice!

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  51. I'd choose the Ray Ban Jackie Ohh Asian fit sunglasses!

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  52. I would choose the Ray-Ban® RB2140 50 Black Denim!

    Aaron Martin
    mutterbumser [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  53. I think I would get the RB4147 60 Polarized shades. Those would look amazing on my husband.

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  54. My favorite pair of sunglasses are the Derek Lam 10 Crosby Cassis.

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  55. If I won I would choose the pair of O'Neill Shore sunglasses.
    Laurie Emerson

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  56. My favorite is the Derek Lam 10 Crosby Cassis! I think they are stylish and bold! They would really stand out!

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  57. I think I would choose the DKNY DY4048 Dark Tortoise.

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  58. Hard to choose, but I'll go with the Ann Taylor AT0613S!

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  59. Great and handy ideas! You solve problems I never knew I had!

    Thanks for sharing on Peace, Love, Link Up! Looking forward to seeing you next time! : )

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