Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July weekend!

There’s always a debate about whether or not a holiday weekend is a good time for a wedding…on one hand, out-of-town guests can take advantage of the long weekend without using precious vacation days; on the other hand, airfare can be a bit elevated around big summer holidays like 4th of July and Labor Day.

After weighing the pros and cons, if you do decide to have a holiday weekend wedding, here’s a little inspiration. I imagine a small wedding on (or around) the 4th of July…laid-back and fun with lots of charming details. Rather than using a red, white and blue palette, an ode to the holiday could be found in details like hamburger slider appetizers, apple pie desserts and fireworks at the end of the night.

Featured Design: Carolina wedding invitation

Photo Credits:
row 1: Martha Stewart, Carrie Patterson Photography
row 2: Stephanie Williams, Aruna B. Photography via Green Wedding Shoes, Sweet Paul
row 3: Martha Stewart, What We’re Eating, Jupiter Images, Jeff Tisman via Brooklyn Bride
row 4: Tec Petaja, Jupiter Images