How to Plan a Labor Day Weekend Party

The long weekend and mild temperatures make Labor Day a popular time to host a party or wedding. These tips will help you pull off your Labor Day weekend event.

Labor Day Weekend Parties - Things to Consider:

Plan Early - Venues book up quickly for holiday weekend parties, so be sure to secure your settings as early as possible.

Mind Your Guests - The three-day weekend may allow long distance guests to attend without taking time off, but remember that most people make Labor Day plans well in advance. Combine that with more expensive flights and accommodations and crowded roads and airports, and you've got a potentially nightmarish situation for your guests. Be sure to notify guests of your Labor Day event well in advance, and help them out by securing the room block at an affordable hotel. Consider doing some leg work to find cheaper airfare and alert your guests of potential deals.

All in the Details - Labor Day Party Ideas

Invitations & Stationery

- Add a picnic motif - such as flip flops, picnic basket, or insects (cute ones - like ladybugs, dragonflies or bumblebees) to your stationery suite.

- Add an understated patriotic motif - add a small embossed flag or silver star.

Location

- Get outdoors - typically mild weather makes Labor Day the perfect time to plan an outdoor event.

Décor Elements

- Color Palette - 1) Red, white, and blue - the obvious choice. They key is to be subtle and avoid turning an elegant affair into a gaudy tribute to old glory. 2) White and silver - a sophisticated take on the patriotic vibe.

- Wave the flag - Along those lines, you can accent your day with American flags, but don't overdo it.

- Go casual - Labor Day weekend theme weddings and parties lend themselves to a casual décor scheme fitting of a backyard barbecue. Think checked table cloths, benches, and picnic tables.

Flowers

- Seasonal blooms - since labor day straddles the summer and fall seasons you can use both fall flowers and summer flowers.

- Stephanotis - the small white blooms look like stars, making them the perfect choice for a patriotic feel.

Menu

- Spark up the grill - serve traditional Labor Day weekend picnic and grill fare like barbecue, burgers, and potato salad.