20 Lavender Wedding Ideas That Smell as Pretty as They Look

Lavender has been cultivated for centuries for its medicinal properties and heavenly fragrance, and today, couples are now taking advantage of this purple plant at their weddings. Though we won't blame you if you've never considered lavender when it comes to your ceremony and reception details, this flower offers tons of pretty possibilities and is one to know.

Using lavender in your bouquet is, of course, the obvious place to start, and the flower is perfect for slightly rustic, garden-style arrangements. When planning the blooms for your bouquet, note that lavender goes well with other soft, pastel summer flowers, like peonies and roses, and it’s nice to play with scale and mix it with larger blooms. Additionally, since the stalks tend to be straight and somewhat inflexible, it’s best to use the flowers sparingly in larger, mixed arrangements (too many will make the design feel angular and stiff).

Meanwhile, culinary-grade lavender can be used to adorn cocktails, decorate wedding cakes and baked goods, or infuse jars of honey or sugar (the perfect favor for wedding guests) with a light, floral flavor. And due to its hardiness, sprigs of lavender can be incorporated into place cards, boutonnieres, centerpieces, and more.

As you can see, the possibilities are endless, which is why we put together a list of our favorite lavender wedding ideas for you to replicate. Scroll on to see more.