Especially if you are getting married in summer, you will not find a more characteristic flower for the season than the sunflower. With large oval leaves and long stems, you can integrate this flower in many ways to your wedding decoration, but also to other items, such as the look and the banquet.

But what is the meaning of sunflowers? although they are varied, the truth is that they are only related to positive concepts such as positivity, joy and peace, related to its yellow color and connection with the sun. And not only that, some say it is a symbol of love and admiration.

If you are looking for ideas to add sunflowers to your wedding ceremony and celebration Check out these suggestions, as well as a complete gallery with images ranging from couples in sunflower fields to delicious cakes designed with this flower.

Marriage parties

Since it will be the main flower of your marriage, incorporate sunflowers from the very beginning You will find very cute rustic designs, such as cards with sunflowers painted with kraft paper envelopes and tied with a jute ribbon. You can also use decorative fabric sunflowers if you prefer 3D invitations.

Decoration

The sunflowers will be a success in all types of outdoor celebrations. whether boho-inspired or on the beach. How to incorporate them? In addition to setting up an arch for the altar with these beautiful flowers, you can use sunflower arrangements to mark the path of the bride and groom, for example, by placing logs and vases with sunflowers on them. Or, if you prefer, you can also decorate the chairs at the ceremony.

Sunflowers are not to be missed at the banquet either. Also, if you want to decorate different spaces, such as the signature book area, place sunflowers in baskets, in metal buckets or in wooden crates, depending on the style of the wedding.

Bouquet and boutonniere

Comfortable to carry thanks to its sturdy stem, the sunflower is one of the most demanded flowers for spring/summer bouquets. And besides contrasting with the white of the dress, sunflowers are very versatile and can be worn alone or combined with green foliage, spike, paniculata or lavender. Of course, because of their size and color, they will always stand out in a bouquet over the rest of the species included in the composition. And the groom, for his part, will look even more wonderful with a mini sunflower asbutton-down, regardless of whether the suit is grey, blue or black; with or without a jacket for a more informal style.

In the outfit

Beyond the bouquet and the boutonniere, it is also possible to incorporate this flower, or, to take it as part of the bridal outfit As well as wearing yellow shoes or painting her nails yellow, the bride can wear a beautiful sunflower crown, or perhaps just attach a single flower to the side with a hairpin.

The groom, meanwhile, you can match it by choosing a yellow tie or yellow socks. And if you have bridesmaids or best men, make sure that color is also present in some way in their looks.

Sweet corner

Although a good pastry chef will make them perfect with cream or fondant, you will also find cakes decorated with natural sunflowers.

In addition, if you plan to have a Candy Bar, delight your guests with cookies, cupcakes and cake pops, among snacks, in the shape of a sunflower. You will be amazed at all the sweet options you can find.

Souvenirs

According to mythology, they are related to the sun god, while for others they symbolize love and admiration. Whatever the meaning, the sunflowers convey joy and, therefore, are a symbol of happiness, will make a great gift for your family and friends Among other proposals, you can give them little bags or tubes with seeds or, if they prefer something edible, then they will leave them all happy with a jar of exquisite sunflower honey.

From replacing the traditional ring bearer cushion to adding a natural touch to the dessert table, there are many ideas you can implement with sunflowers in your wedding, whether you are getting married outdoors or indoors.