Embracing the very best Mother Nature has to offer has been a top wedding trend for many, many years. Natural materials have shaped wedding themes and colour schemes as well as paved the way for the most Earth-friendly and sustainable bridal gowns yet. The latest summer wedding décor trend however uses nature a little differently.
The fruit cake comeback of 2023 saw our five-a-day inspiring our wedding days once more. With summer approaching and marrying couples looking for fresh and unforgettable flourishes, fruit is being celebrated not just for its taste but for its stunning good looks. So, how can you decorate with fruit at your spring or summer wedding?
Make a feature of your favourites
Your table centrepieces are the perfect places to showcase your love of fruit. By using fruit instead of traditional flowers and foliage you can really get creative with your displays as Brides details:
“Some couples are opting to ditch the blooms altogether in favour of fruit as the crux of their table setting, while others are choosing to infuse their harvest goods amongst their florals. Either way, it looks like both types of couples are onto something. When paired with lush flowers, fresh fruit can enrich a wedding centrepiece’s natural design and capture each blossom’s beauty.”
From rustic red pear arrangements and blood orange displays complementing on-trend jewel tones to perfect peach centrepieces framed with greenery and rows of tropical pineapples, the possibilities for creating enchanting displays really are endless. Alongside your centrepieces, wedding guest name cards are a great place to add a fantastically fruity touch.
Decorate vertically with fruit
It’s not just on your table where fruit décor can add some real pizzazz. Fruit-based arrangements can be hung vertically from your ceremony chairs or above your tables to enhance your wedding look from all angles. Citrus fruits work particularly well in vertical and hanging arrangements, providing a finish that’s naturally beautiful.
Use fruit both inside and out
Whether you’ve gone for a traditional yet increasingly trendy fruit cake or a scrumptiously classic sponge with buttercream or another filling, decorating the outside of your cake with fruit is a fantastic idea for so many reasons.
Your cake could be overflowing with fruity garnishes or decorated with just a smattering to embrace the fresh, fruity trend that’s perfect for summer. Either way, your wedding cake is certain to pack a punch in terms of its appearance and flavour. Check out these wedding cakes with fruit for inspiration.
Go edible with your wedding favours
Edible wedding favours are all the rage. Instead of the usual (and rather overdone) sweet treats, why not go fruity with your favour choice?
Fresh fruit presented in pails or wicker baskets makes a gorgeous gift. Homemade preserves and spreads, fruit-topped soaps, and dried fruit lollies are other options for sharing your love of fruit with your wedding guests on your very special day.
