Bring on the wed, white and blue! 4th of July is obviously a super important and popular holiday, but it’s also a unique and fabulous day for a wedding. So if you want to take advantage of all of the patriotic flair this holiday has to offer, and often times, a long weekend as well, let’s talk 4th of July wedding ideas!

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Sparkler Exit

We’ll start with the obvious – a sparkler exit! While these are already trendy, it’s even more patriotic on the Fourth of July.

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Fireworks

Sparklers not enough for your festivities? Help your guests enjoy Independence Day the classic, American way with fireworks! Celebrate the USA and your love with fireworks to end the night.

Colorful Cake(s)

Incorporate red, white and blue in a unique way: with your cake! Have one large cake in a solid color, use a different color on each layer, or have different colored cakes. Keep it feeling wedding-esque by leaving white frosting and letting the inside of the cake steal the show when it’s cut. Or a naked-style cake with white frosting in between its layers (pictured above) for a more rustic look.

Apple Pie Bites

Play up classic flavors of the holiday with a modern twist on apple pie. These make a great appetizer or addition to your dessert table. We love this recipe from No Spoon Necessary.

Festive Cocktails

Make your wedding celebration festive and delicious with cocktails that fit your theme! Try a sangria filled with raspberries and blueberries, or this beautiful and custom cocktail idea from Town and Country Magazine: the fire cracker margarita!

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Subtle Accessories

Not interested in a full-on patriotic look for your special day? Keep it subtle by incorporating blue candle votives, white vases, and red florals throughout your space.

Americana Arch

Artfully arrange red, white, and blue florals on a ceremony archway with a wispy white or maroon curtain for a nod to the holiday and a stunning ceremony backdrop.

Sunflower Bouquets

Something about sunflowers feels ultra-American and very fitting for a summer wedding. Incorporate these beautiful, cheerful flowers in your bouquets or in centerpieces.

Cute Koozies

Keep beverages cool with cute and on-theme koozies for your guests at the reception.

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Independence Day Invitations

Carry the Fourth of July theme throughout your entire wedding, even on the invitations and save the dates! They can be as festive or as subtle as you like, but you guests will appreciate the homage to Independence Day.

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Fourth of July Flavors

Incorporate traditional Fourth of July flavors into your reception and cocktail hour. We suggest barbecue dishes that can be as casual or formal as your venue and preferences. For casual outdoor weddings, hire a grill-master to cater the meal or have food truck options outside for guests. For upscale spaces, try an upgraded take on typical barbecue, we love this sample menu.

American Flag Decor

We’d be remiss not to include American flag decor as an idea for a 4th of July wedding celebration! The most classic symbol of our country, freedom, and the holiday, adding the American flag throughout your wedding space is a great and patriotic way to celebrate both your nuptials and Independence Day! Make it a photo backdrop, place small flags along the aisle, include small flags in your centerpieces… there’s a million ways to tastefully add them!