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Plan a Labor Day Weekend Wedding

The long weekend and mild temperatures make Labor Day a popular time to get married. These tips will help you pull off your Labor Day weekend party.

Labor Day Weekend Weddings – Things to Consider:

Plan Early – Labor Day weekend is a popular time to get married, so ceremony site and reception venues book up quickly. Be sure to secure your settings as early as possible.

Mind Your Guests – The three-day weekend may allow long-distance guests to attend without taking time off, but remember that most people make Labor Day plans well in advance. Combine that with more expensive flights and accommodations and crowded roads and airports, and you’ve got a potentially nightmarish situation for your guests. Be sure to notify guests of your Labor Day event well in advance, and help them out by securing the room block at an affordable hotel. Consider doing some legwork to find cheaper airfare and alert your guests of potential deals.

All in the Details – Labor Day Wedding Ideas

Invitations & Stationery

  • Add a picnic motif – Flip flops, picnic basket, or insects (cute ones – like ladybugs, dragonflies or bumblebees) add whimsy to your stationery suite.
  • Add an understated patriotic motif – Add a small embossed flag or silver star.

Location

  • Get outdoors – Typically mild weather makes Labor Day the perfect time to plan an outdoor wedding.

Décor Elements

  • Color Palette
  • - Red, white, and blue – This is an obvious choice, but the key is to be subtle and avoid turning an elegant affair into a gaudy tribute to old glory. - White and silver – This adds a sophisticated take on the patriotic vibe.
  • Wave the flag – Along those lines, you can accent your day with American flags, but don’t overdo it.
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  • Go casual
  • – Labor Day weekend lends itself to a casual décor scheme fitting of a backyard barbecue. Think checked table cloths, benches, and picnic tables.

Flowers

  • Seasonal blooms – Since labor day straddles the summer and fall seasons, you can use both fall wedding flowers and summer wedding flowers.
  • Stephanotis – The small white blooms look like stars, making them the perfect choice for a patriotic vibe.

Menu

  • Spark up the grill – Serve traditional Labor Day weekend picnic and grill fare like barbecue, burgers, and potato salad.