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Jen’s ready for July 4th – Do You Have Your Sparklers Lit?
July 2, 2014

It’s not officially summer until the bombastic fireworks blaze across the night sky on July 4th. Spend the warmer months the right way with a July 4th celebration you’ll never forget surrounded by family and friends. Cold drinks, hot sun, and best friends….is there a better combination this July 4th? At Save The Date®, we love to go all out for America’s birthday, and this July 4th, whether you’re planning a traditional family BBQ, or a blowout party in the Hamptons, we can help you make your event the highlight of summer 2014! So get your sparklers ready and throw on your favorite American flag bikini, because we’re about to make some fireworks go off.

Tips from our founder Jennifer Gilbert as featured in People Magazine:

Sweet Touch

“I took mini cupcakes and assembled into this flag” says Gilbert. “They’re the perfect dessert to serve without plates.”

bakedbymelissa.com


Let It Snow

“I pour Midori (melon liqueur) on top of old-school snow cones,” she says. “You can nibble and drink them.”
Snow Cone Maker, Target.com





Paloma Punch

Makes about 16 cups

  • 4 cups tequila, chilled
  • 4 cups ruby red grapefruit juice, chilled
  • 2 cups lime juice, chilled
  • 2 cups Campari, chilled
  • 1 cup orange liqueur
  • 1 ½ cups agave nectar
  • 2 cups club soda or sparking water, chilled
  • 1 pint sliced strawberries or whole raspberries for garnish

Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl, then garnish with berried. Serve over ice.



We aren’t the only ones raving about July 4th, here are some more ideas!



Real Simple (Creative party ideas)

http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/holidays/4th-july-party-ideas-00100000120393/index.html



Huffington Post (ultimate party playlist)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/03/july-4th-ideas-playlist_n_3542386.html#slide=2648950



Cosmopolitan (4th of July drinks)

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/food/cocktails/4th-of-july-cocktails#slide-1



Don’t forget to check out our Pinterest board for July 4th tips and treats!

http://www.pinterest.com/savethedatenyc/

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