You should feel fireworks from start to finish on your big day, especially when you’re going for a 4th of July-themed wedding! Celebrate your independence by adding a patriotic spin to your event with these festive ideas.

Attire
Bring your 4th of July theme to life by outfitting your bridal party in red, white and blue wedding attire. You’ve got the white covered with your wedding dress, so go bold with a red bridal veil and showstopping red or blue shoes adorned with a sparkling rhinestone brooch. Navy, cobalt or ruby bridesmaid dresses set a patriotic tone. Groomsmen look dapper in stars-and-stripes suspenders, and American flag socks reveal a fun pop of pattern!

Reception Decor
We love the idea of suspending red, white and blue lanterns from the ceiling as part of your reception decor. It adds height, color, dimension and a gorgeous glow when the lights go down - not to mention a little wink to the stars of Old Glory. Dress your tables in your Americana theme with starry centerpieces, bold flowers and red napkins on clean, white tablecloths.

Desserts
Even your sweets can show off that patriotic pride! A dramatic red velvet cake striped with cream cheese frosting doubles as decor and dessert. Treat guests to yummy bites at your dessert table with parfait cups of blueberries, strawberries and whipped cream - perfect for summer.

Festive Activities
Invite guests to get interactive by snapping photos in front of a larger-than-life American flag photo backdrop. Definitely guaranteed to be captured by your wedding photographer. And you can’t get much more festive than a sparkler send off - we absolutely love these! Seeing guests form a twinkling arch as the bride and groom pause for a kiss makes for some swoon-worthy wedding photos.

We hope you have a fun, safe and festive 4th of July!