{"id":29257,"date":"2015-07-04T10:00:25","date_gmt":"2015-07-04T09:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wdie.wedding-dates.com\/?p=29257"},"modified":"2015-11-10T16:43:55","modified_gmt":"2015-11-10T16:43:55","slug":"4th-of-july-wedding-picnic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/4th-of-july-wedding-picnic\/","title":{"rendered":"Born In The USA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Happy 4th of July Y&#8217;all!! Dust off those cowboy boots, grab some sparklers and get ready for a fun-filled stars and stripes wedding. Hot summer weather, glittering fireworks and patriotic accessories will complete your rustic outdoor picnic. We decided to celebrate all things in the great U-S-of-A after the Supreme Court followed Ireland&#8217;s lead by legalizing same-sex marriage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8220;If proud Americans can be who they are and boldly stand at the altar with who they love then surely, surely we can give everyone in this country a fair chance at that great American Dream&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>-Michelle Obama<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-29270\" title=\"A Stars &amp; Stripes Picnic\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/07\/belle-magazine.jpg\" alt=\"A Stars &amp; Stripes Picnic\" width=\"594\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/belle-magazine.jpg 660w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/belle-magazine-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-29261\" title=\"4th of July Wedding Picnic\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/07\/12-1024x840.jpg\" alt=\"4th of July Wedding Picnic\" width=\"614\" height=\"504\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>American Apparel<\/h2>\n<p>A bold colour palette of navy, royal blue and fire engine red is of course the obvious choice for your wedding theme. If the star spangled banner seems too outrageous for your Southern style picnic, opt for muted flecks throughout your festivities. A bright star patterned bow-tie or glittering blue heels will still jazz up your wedding photographs. Either option will work for your fabulous outdoor affair.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-29262\" title=\"A Patriotic Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/07\/3-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"A Patriotic Wedding\" width=\"614\" height=\"434\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-29272\" title=\"Patriotic Bouquet\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/07\/one-wed.jpg\" alt=\"Patriotic Bouquet\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/one-wed.jpg 716w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/one-wed-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Pimp My Ride<\/h2>\n<p>Party in the USA with some American muscle! Get to the chapel on time in a vintage red Cadillac or a Dukes of Hazzard style Dodge Charger. You will be the envy of all your family and friends.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29263\" title=\"A Patriotic Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/07\/bridal-guide.jpg\" alt=\"A Patriotic Wedding\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/bridal-guide.jpg 600w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/bridal-guide-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29271\" title=\"A Stars &amp; Stripes Picnic\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/07\/story-board-wedding.jpg\" alt=\"A Stars &amp; Stripes Picnic\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/story-board-wedding.jpg 600w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/story-board-wedding-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Food for thought<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">An Independence Day picnic is all about the food! We are drooling even at the thought of it. Think sliders and fries, a hotdog stand, stars and stripes cake pops, Twizzlers, Oreo ice-cream, BBQ ribs and chargrilled corn. And of course it wouldn&#8217;t be an all American affair without an ice-cold bottle of Coca Cola.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-29265\" title=\"An All American Picnic\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/07\/4-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"An All American Picnic\" width=\"614\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/4-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/4-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/4-315x315.jpg 315w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/4.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-29266\" title=\"A Southern Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/07\/fab-you-bliss.jpg\" alt=\"A Southern Wedding\" width=\"596\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fab-you-bliss.jpg 736w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/fab-you-bliss-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29267\" title=\"4th of July Groom\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/07\/inspired-by-this.jpg\" alt=\"4th of July Groom\" width=\"600\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/inspired-by-this.jpg 600w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/inspired-by-this-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-29273\" title=\"4th of July Wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/07\/6-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"4th of July Wedding\" width=\"614\" height=\"425\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Baby Your A Firework<\/h2>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to make your day sparkle with a grand finale of exploding fireworks for your guests. Your magical day will live happily ever after in their memories.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29269\" title=\"A Sparkling Affair\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/07\/cottonwood-studios.jpg\" alt=\"A Sparkling Affair\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/cottonwood-studios.jpg 600w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/cottonwood-studios-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Image Credits:\u00a0<\/strong>Belle Magazine; The Knot; Country Living; Pottery Barn; Etsystatic; As Sweet As Potato Pie; Style Me Pretty; Style Me Pretty; One Wed; Bridal Guide; Story Board Wedding; Hostess With The Mostess; Pink Pistachio; Hostess With The Mostess; United Blog; Fab You Bliss; Inspired By This; Happy Wed; Tumblr; Cottonwood Studios.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Happy 4th of July Y&#8217;all!! Dust off those cowboy boots, grab some sparklers and get ready for a fun-filled stars and stripes wedding. Hot summer weather, glittering fireworks and patriotic accessories will complete your rustic outdoor picnic. We decided to celebrate all things in the great U-S-of-A after the Supreme Court followed Ireland&#8217;s lead by legalizing same-sex marriage. &#8220;If proud Americans can be who they are and boldly stand at the altar with who they love then surely, surely we [&hellip;]","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":29271,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"categories":[917],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29257","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wedding-colour-palettes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29257","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/55"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29257"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29257\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29271"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29257"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29257"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29257"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}