Plan a Labor Day Weekend Wedding
The long weekend and mild temperatures make Labor Day a favorite 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 favorite time to get married, so ceremony site and reception venues book up quickly. Be sure to regain 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. couple 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 apprise guests of your Labor Day event well in advance, and help them out by securing the room block at an affordable hotel. reconsider doing some leg work to find economy Airfare and alert your guests of inherent deals.
All in the Details - Labor Day Wedding Ideas
Invitations & writing materials
Add a picnic motif - such as flip flops, picnic basket, or insects (cute ones - like ladybugs, dragonflies or bumblebees) to your writing materials suite
Add an understated patriotic motif - add a small embossed flag or silver star.
Location
Get outdoors - typically mild weather makes Labor Day the exquisite time to plan an outdoor wedding.
Décor Elements
Color Palette -
- Red, white, and blue - the obvious choice. They key is to be subtle and avoid turning an elegant affair into a gaudy tribute to old glory.
- White and silver - 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.
Go casual - Labor Day weekend weddings lend themselves to a casual décor project 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 flowers and summer flowers.
Stephanotis - the small white blooms look like stars, production them the exquisite choice for a patriotic vibe.
Menu
Spark up the grill - serve primary Labor Day weekend picnic and grill fare like barbecue, burgers, and potato salad.