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The refreshing air of outdoor spaces inspires summer weddings. While couples with a crowded guest list prefer a countryside wedding, those who would like to enjoy the sunset can choose the poolside concept. Luxury hotels are generally preferred for sophisticated and stylish poolside weddings. For couples who would like to host their guests in a unique environment, hotels stand out with their organizational experiences and presentation quality. Although it varies depending on the number of guests, the cocktail concept is often preferred in wedding receptions that are held by the pool. Would you like to learn the essentials of these weddings that summer brides dream of? Here are the details that ensure perfect poolside weddings...

Decide on Your Wedding Theme

Choosing your wedding concept as a poolside cocktail is not enough on its own. From decoration to lighting, from the cake to your choice of wedding dress, everything should be a synced together. Your wedding theme brings your wishes and wedding invitation into one. Once you decide what you want, you can choose a gaudy, simple, or fun wedding theme.

Do Not Ignore the Importance of Pool Decoration

Poolside cocktails offer the opportunity to surprise your guests with a fascinating atmosphere. Of course, the leading role in this eye-catching environment is the pool. Therefore, after deciding on your cocktail theme, it is very important to determine how the pool surface will be decorated. Here are a few fascinating ideas:

• If you have determined a romantic but simple concept, the pool surface can be decorated with rose petals.
• If you would like to increase the dose of romance a little more, you can choose floating candles that are decorated with flowers.
• For a stylish and elegant look, bamboo framed candles and white roses that are placed in the middle of the pool can be preferred.
• There can be no other suitable decoration for romantic couples than balloons. For a fairytale view, all you have to do is choose the white balloons swinging from the pool towards the sky.
• Floating lanterns can illuminate both the pool and your night.
• Moss-covered initials that are created from the couple's initials are one of the most trending choices of the recent period. This decoration will be an ideal choice for couples who would like to turn their wedding invitation into a pool party with close friends.

Plan Lighting That Will Make the Stars Jealous

Lighting is of strategic importance in weddings with a poolside concept. Even if you illuminate the pool area or even the inside of the pool, extra lighting may be required to make the space gleaming. You can choose large ground lighting or nostalgic lighting hung between trees. For a more fascinating effect, you can choose crystal candlesticks. You can enrich the ambiance by using log candles or vintage cages that are decorated with white flowers.
 

Add Small Touches to Your Seating Arrangement

Seating arrangements in cocktail concepts differ from dinner weddings. Apart from a few tables where family elders can be hosted, guests are mostly hosted around standing tables. These tables will be prepared meticulously in line with the theme that you initially determined but you may still want to think that people might get tired. If the space allows, you may want to place foot poufs with large seating areas under the verandas.

Inform Your Guests

It is especially important for poolside concepts that your guests are correctly informed about the wedding venue. Evening dresses and high heels that restrict movement may cause your guests not to be comfortable enough during the wedding. That's why you should make sure you share the concept clearly when sending your invitations.
 

Be Attentive in Choosing Your Wedding Dress!

Naturally, you would like to dazzle on your wedding day, which will be among your most important memories for the rest of your life. However, puffy wedding dress models that will prevent you from wandering around cocktail tables should not be among your choices. Instead of these types of wedding dresses, you can choose wedding dresses with tails and mermaid shapes. Do not forget to try a flowing white wedding dress, strapless and mini dress wedding dresses. In fact, if you are planning an "after party" by the pool, you can wear a second dress that will be as stylish as your wedding dress but more comfortable that you can complete with crystal sandals.

Elite World Grand İstanbul Küçükyalı and Elite World Grand İstanbul Basın Ekspres are ready to host outdoor and poolside concept weddings. Elite World Hotels & Resorts, the choice of those who would like to have an unforgettable night, makes your dreams come true with its experienced and friendly team. You can organize the most important day of your life with the assurance and comfort of Elite World Hotels & Resorts.