{
  "id": 109135,
  "title": "What heatwaves mean for summer weddings – and how to plan for one",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/what-heatwaves-mean-for-summer-weddings-and-how-to-plan-for-one-109135",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-03T23:20:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC News",
    "slug": "bbc-news",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgr7qrdx4qwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Heatwaves have posed significant challenges for summer weddings across the UK, with temperatures soaring above 30C in recent years. As climate change increases the risk of such heatwaves, couples are facing last-minute scrambles to keep their events cool. Aimie Seale, a bride who recently faced temperatures of 30C at her wedding, had to book a marquee and an ice-cream van to keep guests comfortable. This additional cost is a growing concern for the wedding industry, with venues spending thousands of pounds on air conditioning units and increased energy consumption. Not only is the heat impacting guests, but it is also affecting flowers, with popular choices like peonies and roses having a narrower flowering window due to water shortages. Wedding planners are advising couples to consider the shoulder season, which includes October, due to the increasing trend of shifting wedding dates. European destinations like Denmark, Sweden, and Norway are being promoted as cooler alternatives for brides and grooms looking to avoid the heat. Venue owners, such as James Matthews of Xenia Venues, are investing in cooling measures to remain competitive in the face of rising temperatures.",
  "summary": "The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.",
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Business",
        "title": "What heatwaves mean for summer weddings – and how to plan for one",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/what-heatwaves-mean-for-summer-weddings-and-how-to-plan-for-one",
        "published": "2026-08-03T23:20:15.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}