Having a 4th of July Wedding?
Here are some ideas for your Fourth of July theme!
4th of july is all about being with friends and family and enjoying a casual cookout in the beautiful summer weather. You can easily add some touches to your wedding to give it that festive 4th of July feel. We put together a few tips and advice to help you with your planning!
Invitations:
Make sure to incorporate flags, stars, stripes and fireworks!
Location:
Find a reception location that has an outdoor area for your event, and if at all possible somewhere you can view the town fireworks display!
Attire:
Bridesmaids - red dresses with blue and white flowers or a patriotic shawl that has stripes and stars.
Groomsmen - dark blue tuxedos with ties and cumberbuns stars and stripes on them.
Flowers:
Roses, daisies, orchids or carnations.
Colors:
Red white and blue. You can also go with a light red white and blue if you prefer. Or another nice combo would be blue and silver.
Decorations:
American Flags, sparklers, red white and blue balloons, red and white checkered tablecloths, picnic baskets filled with flowers on the tables, red white and blue jellybeans in a vase for the center of the tables.
Food:
Barbecue with shrimp, salmon, beef ribs, chicken breasts, barbequed beans, corn on the cob Dessert should include strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream.
Favors:
Sparklers tied in ribbon or other pretty packaging.
These are just a few ideas to make your Fourth of July themed wedding special, but there are so many more possibilities to use your own creativity to add something unique to your special day.
About the Author:
Deb Carpenito, WeddingPhotoUSA
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