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How to stop back sweating while dancing at my wedding

Heavy back sweating during movement and high humidity makes it difficult to stay dry when hugging guests or dancing. Finding a strong one-day antiperspirant solution prevents clothes from becoming soaked during outdoor summer events.

What people tried

Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.

  1. 1
    Using sweat block wipes the night before
  2. 2
    Placing a personal or bladeless fan near the dance floor or sweetheart table
  3. 3
    Obtaining a prescription for Glycopyrrolate pills from a doctor
  4. 4
    Providing hand fans, shade umbrellas, mister fans, and a tent
  5. 5
    Moving the reception indoors with AC
  6. 6
    Scheduling the event as an evening wedding for cooler temperatures
  7. 7
    Using standing fans around the edges for extra airflow

In their words

Unedited, most upvoted first, each linked to the thread it came from.

“I am getting married in a few weeks and my back sweats a lot during dancing and just general movement.”source ↗

“I would love for my back to not be soaked when I someone hugs me or puts their arm around me.”source ↗

“I am looking for solutions via antiperspirants for just the one day.”source ↗

itsajungle · r/weddingplanning · 1 upvotes

“Temps are one thing, but Georgia in June is so humid it’s like you’re walking through soup even if it’s in the high 70s.”source ↗

Positive_Shake_1002 · r/weddingplanning · 1 upvotes

“Kinda freaking out bc our wedding is in GA in June and both ceremony and reception are outdoors.”source ↗

notacoolcat789 · r/weddingplanning

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