Summer is right around the corner, and it is the perfect time for an Americana theme wedding! Show your pride in your country and love of heritage with a classic all-American wedding that will be a good time for everyone. These ideas will get you started on planning an Americana theme wedding that you will never forget.

Certainly the color scheme for an Americana wedding should be red, white, and blue. To make it more elegant, think about using an old-timey version of the color trio which is a bit faded and dusty, such as brick red, deep navy, and cream, such as you might find on a replica of the Thirteen Colonies U.S. flag. This will invoke that great classic American spirit, while also ensuring that your wedding celebration does not resemble a Fourth of July barbeque.

No doubt the food is a major part of any celebration, as it certainly will be at your wedding reception. For an Americana theme wedding, simple homestyle favorites should definitely be on the menu. Set up a stand featuring fresh squeezed lemonade to quench the thirst of your guests on a warm summer afternoon. Forgo the martini bar in favor of good ol’ American drinks like Lynchburg Lemonade. A really fun signature drink would be red, white, and blue shooters, which are a layered drink consisting of blue curacao, clear vodka, red grenadine, and a bit of sweet and sour mix. They will look fantastic all lined up on the bar! As for the food itself, classic picnic favorites with an elegant presentation would be perfect. Think stations with potato salad, mini cheeseburgers, fresh corn (off the cob to make it less messy to eat), and tiny cups of homemade mac and cheese.

Dessert is always a big deal. As an alternative to a formal tiered wedding cake, tasty homemade pies would be great. An array of classic favorite pies like apple, blueberry, and cherry would be fantastic. To make it even better, have a special ice cream bar featuring homemade flavors like cinnamon ice cream, real vanilla bean, and peppermint (the mint doesn’t exactly go with the fruit pies, but it is so refreshing!). The desserts may well end up being the best part of the reception.

The attire at an Americana wedding should be clean and simple. A pretty white gown for the bride in a white cotton lace would be lovely. Many of the top name bridal designers still make their wedding gowns right here in the U.S., so definitely seek out a gown which proudly bears the “Made in the USA” label. Classic white pearl bridal jewelry will finish the look beautifully. Since it is likely to be a fairly informal wedding, think about bridal jewelry like a pearl tin cup necklace which is very pretty, but not at all stuffy. Brick red dresses would look fantastic on the bridesmaids. Choose a summery style and fabric, such as a cotton pique sundress with spaghetti straps. Since red, white, and blue flowers could verge on overkill, go for either white bouquets or sunny yellow flowers like daisies. For the gentlemen, khaki poplin suits would strike the perfect note.

Of course music is very important to set the tone at a wedding. Enhance the Americana theme with home-grown styles of music like country, bluegrass, and classic 1950s rock and roll. With a little bit of everything on the playlist, you can be sure to get the party going. Finish off your Americana wedding in style with a fireworks display, if it works for your budget and venue, or by having your guests give you a grand send-off with sparklers at the end of the evening. It is sure to be a wedding that no one will ever forget.

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