| The long weekend and mild temperatures make | | | | embossed flag or silver star. |
| Labor Day a popular time to get married. These tips | | | | Location |
| will help you pull off your Labor Day weekend party. | | | | - Get outdoors - typically mild weather makes Labor |
| Labor Day Weekend Weddings - Things to Consider: | | | | Day the perfect time to plan an outdoor wedding. |
| Plan Early - Labor Day weekend is a popular time to | | | | Décor Elements |
| get married, so ceremony site and reception venues | | | | - Color Palette - - Red, white, and blue - the obvious |
| book up quickly. Be sure to secure your settings as | | | | choice. They key is to be subtle and avoid turning an |
| early as possible. | | | | elegant affair into a gaudy tribute to old glory. - |
| Mind Your Guests - The three-day weekend may | | | | White and silver - a sophisticated take on the |
| allow long distance guests to attend without taking | | | | patriotic vibe. |
| time off, but remember that most people make | | | | - Wave the flag - Along those lines, you can accent |
| Labor Day plans well in advance. Combine that with | | | | your day with American flags, but don't overdo it. |
| more expensive flights and accommodations and | | | | - Go casual - Labor Day weekend weddings lend |
| crowded roads and airports, and you've got a | | | | themselves to a casual décor scheme fitting |
| potentially nightmarish situation for your guests. Be | | | | of a backyard barbecue. Think checked table cloths, |
| sure to notify guests of your Labor Day event well | | | | benches, and picnic tables. |
| in advance, and help them out by securing the room | | | | Flowers |
| block at an affordable hotel. Consider doing some leg | | | | - Seasonal blooms - since labor day straddles the |
| work to find cheaper airfare and alert your guests of | | | | summer and fall seasons you can use both fall |
| potential deals. | | | | flowers and summer flowers. |
| All in the Details - Labor Day Wedding Ideas | | | | - Stephanotis - the small white blooms look like stars, |
| Invitations & Stationery | | | | making them the perfect choice for a patriotic vibe. |
| - Add a picnic motif - such as flip flops, picnic basket, | | | | Menu |
| or insects (cute ones - like ladybugs, dragonflies or | | | | - Spark up the grill - serve traditional Labor Day |
| bumblebees) to your stationery suite | | | | weekend picnic and grill fare like barbecue, burgers, |
| - Add an understated patriotic motif - add a small | | | | and potato salad. |