Inspiration: A Red, White and Blue Wedding

With Summer in full swing, the 4th of July is right around the corner! For most it means backyards, cookouts and fireworks. But for some brides, it means a perfect opportunity to gather friends and family and have a wedding that is all about American pride. A red, white and blue wedding doesn't have to be tacky. We found that taking traditional concepts like fireworks or stars and stripes and making them graphic and abstract brings a fresh, modern look (like the sparkler invitations pictured below). However, we've found that being cliche in the right places gives your wedding a tongue-in-cheek sense of humor.

Check out how brides have made their weddings both pretty and patriotic.

We think these girls make Red, White & Blue look pretty chic!
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Red and White roses with Blue accents make for a beautiful bouquet.
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These adorable fruit tarts keep the wedding theme and are delicious!
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The gold ribbon really ties this bouquet together!
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We love this gorgeous white on white cake with a patriotic accent.
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Let your white dress stand out against the Stars and Stripes!
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This red, white, and blue table is totally chic! We love the eyelet napkins!
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Pinwheels make for unique retro decorations!

Add some Americana flair into your dessert table with classic soda bottles
and soda-shop straws!

These graphic invitations are modern and cool, while still sticking with the theme.
Purchase these invitations here.

A perk of getting married on the 4th? Free fireworks!
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Now this is the perfect patriotic wedding!
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Celebrity Spotlight: Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton is known around the globe for her effortlessly chic style. Whether dressed up or down, Kate always looks classy and sophisticated, but in a way that is also fresh and fun. If you are hoping to steal some of the Duchess' signature style we are here to help! Take a look at some dresses from Miss Ruby Boutique that look just like some of her famous ensembles, so you can feel like royalty at your next special event!

Here, Kate looks super sophisticated in a
peacock blue skirt suit.

In these Marlene Dietrich separates by Siri,
 Moms can copy Kate's style!

Kate looks classy in this black sheer lace dress.

The Posey dress from Watters has the same lace details,
and is perfect for any wedding or special event.

Kate looks London-chic in this knit dress with a
detailed neckline.

This dress by After Six has similar details, which draw attention
to your gorgeous face!

Even famously pregnant, Kate looks cute in sky blue.

This dress (D523) by Alfred Sung is equally as adorable.

Kate is looking statuesque in a delicately draped chiffon

Look like the princess in #2888 by Dessy.
Add a Jaxie Clutch and Elan Couture jewelery and you are good to go!

Real Wedding

Bridesmaids wearing assorted Alfred Sung styles in midnight dupioni

Photos by Emily Johnson Photography