America – some call it the land of dreams, others call it a place where you can shop ‘til you drop! Whatever way you like to think about it, the good ol’ stars and stripes will look amazing on your wedding, should it fall on the same week of the 4th of July, or if either of you are from across the Atlantic.
To get the look, infuse all things red, white and blue to embody America at its finest! Drape the American flag over chair covers, have a stars and stripes runner along your banquet style tables, add some silver stars to red, white and blue confetti, or have a blue bouquet with red and white striped ribbon around the stems.
Images clockwise from left: Groomsmen in Converse via The Wedding Chicks | Jack & Coke photo via Style Unveiled | Hot dog stand image via A Little Polkadot | Couple on boardwalk via Ruffled Blog | Sliders image from pardonmycrumbs | Handpainted wedding sign via Ruffled Blog |
One of the best ways to include an U.S flavour is by doing just that – for your wedding breakfast! Sliders (mini burgers) are a really cute addition to canapés, as are hot wings (with red and white stripe napkins for any rogue sauce!). Desserts such as strawberries and cream served alongside an array of cheesecake flavours will put a smile on anyone’s face.
Think ‘take me out to the ball game’ for your evening buffet – set up a hot dog station where guests can make their own, or have a ‘street-side’ type vendor outdoors to serve New York style pizza slices while fireworks light the sky.
Images clockwise from top left: Sparklers Confetti Shop | GloriousTreats.Blogspot | John Erskine Photo | Lanterns from the Confetti Shop | Confetti from the Confetti Shop | Serving Plate from the Confetti Shop | Shoe and table setting images by Tinywater Photography | Shaw Shots | Garland Confetti Shop |
For some American style entertainment, a marching band is guaranteed to grab your guests’ attention; you could even ask them if it’s possible to prepare a song your hubby loves as a surprise. As always, everything is bigger in America, so go all out for your 4th of July weekend wedding.
