4 Ways To Commemorate Memorial Day At Your Wedding
The Memorial Day holiday was originally meant to commemorate the lives of the men and women who died while in military service...not to use as an excuse for clearance 
sales at Macy's and summer barbeques.
You don't have to have a military themed wedding to honor those who have given their lives in military service. But how do you honor Memorial Day without being overly somber?
Here are 4 wedding appropriate ways to celebrate:
Remembrance – It is certainly appropriate to have a moment of silence or a memorial dedication at your wedding, especially if you have loved ones who passed in the service. You might also display the wedding photos of loved ones who served in the military on your gift or cake table. It's a subtle, loving reminder of their presence.
A good time to remember them with a few words or a prayer is during your ceremony, since your ceremony is typically a bit more serious. Your guests will have time to recover in case they have an emotional response.
You might also ask a guest to say a few words during the blessing or toast. It may bring the party down for a moment, but allow a song or two to recover and you're back in celebration mode. If it is important to you, choose a way to honor your loved ones that feels right.
Colors – Red, white and blue come to mind immediately, of course. But rocking the Uncle Sam look might not be exactly what you have in mind for your wedding.
If that's the case, consider elegant, crisp whites accented with silver. You can add deep red roses and subtle silver stars on votive candles or place cards for a look that's both 
patriotic and stylish. Check out these blogs for more elegant patriotic wedding theme ideas and silver wedding inspiration.
Add a splash of patriotic color without going over the top by choosing signature drinks featuring raspberries or blueberries. Bunting flags can also add a beautiful, vintage touch.
Music – The most traditional way to celebrate Memorial Day is with a marching band, but there are numerous ways to use music for remembrance.
You can dedicate a song to those in the military, something like, "There You'll Be" by Faith Hill or "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue" by Toby Keith. The patriotic "God Bless America" or "God Bless the USA" is sure to stir the hearts of your guests.
You needn't bring your guests to tears to create your musical tribute. Songs like Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA" can actually get your guests dancing. One of our grooms who was in the military had us play, "Louie Louie," his fellow cadets' song, which had them all singing along arm-in-arm. See this list of 100 Patriotic Songs for more ideas.
Fireworks – Nothing says patriotic celebration like a rousing fireworks display. It can be the perfect finale for your wedding day.
What do you think about celebrating Memorial Day at your wedding?