How to Plan a July 4th Summer Wedding

A July 4th summer wedding is a fun way to mix romance and patriotism. For couples planning a summer wedding on a budget; a July 4th wedding is a perfect option. Not only everyone has the day off; if you plan you get free fireworks, an outdoor location, cheap menu and colors easy to co-ordinate. A July 4th wedding makes it memorable for everyone and a day the guests will likely to remember throughout their life. It's an opportunity for the couples to break away from the formalities and keep the occasion casual.

If you need help planning your July 4th wedding, this guide walks you through the basics.

Instructions

1. 

   Pick a setting

   Choose an outdoor, romantic location for a hot, summer day with a free display of fireworks. Summers are an apt time to organize destination weddings too. Nothing to cool you off than a wedding on the sandy shores.

2. 

   Choose bride's gown and accessories

   A July 4th summer wedding has the easiest colors to co-ordinate. White, blue and red! Have the bridesmaid co-ordinate with the colors of the Nation. Some brides add a red crinoline to their white gown! Or the bride wears white and gemstone jewelry of blue and red. Don't forget the vibrant, red lipstick.

3. 

   Choose groom's attire

   A groom can forego the tuxedo on a July 4th summer wedding. Keep it simple and casual. How about khakis and crisp white shirt? Add a patriotic tie to kick things up a notch. Or if you prefer tuxedos, how about a red vest and a patriotic pin?

4. 

   Choose Invitations
   Flags, stars and stripes, fireworks, symbolize a July 4th summer wedding. Incorporate them while getting your invitation designed.

5. 

   Choose Bride's Bouquet
   Lavender roses and blue-petal hydrangea tied with periwinkle ribbon.

6. 

   Choose Menu

   If you prefer a casual environment for your summer wedding, how about having a barbecue? One of the ideas that I loved from Favor Ideas, "Why not treat your guests to a few hundred glasses of ice cold lemonade? Make it special by serving up half red (made with raspberries and a splash of vodka) and half blue (made with blueberries and blue curacao). Garnish each drink with the appropriate berries and a sprig of fresh mint."

7. Choose wedding favors

   How about red, white and blue personalized M&Ms?

8. 

   Choose decorations
   Think patriotic votive, red white and blue balloons and stars as centerpieces.

9. 

   Enjoy July 4th summer festivities with sparklers.

10. 

    End your July 4th wedding with a kiss under the fireworks!

Tips & Warnings

• July 4th might get too hot for a summer wedding. Choose a location that has plenty of shade.

• Keep the heat and humidity in mind while picking your attire.

Resources

• Bridesmaid Summer Dresses under $200
• Inexpensive Bridesmaid Gifts
• Summer Wedding Hairsstyles
• Popular Summer Wedding Themes