Berry Summery

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Ahhh, summer. Brilliant sun, long days, and juicy-sweet berries in vibrant, delicious colors. Whether you're planning a casual celebration or an elegant affair, a wedding in berry season offers something for everyone.

Berry-themed invitations let your guests know that your wedding will be ripe with charm. These invites are hand-printed on recycled paper.

Red berry invitations

Berry-themed invitations let your guests know that your wedding will be ripe with charm. These invites are hand-printed on recycled paper.

Red berry invitations

Invitations by Heather Toupin

The days before the wedding can be hectic. Instead of herding your family and friends to expensive meals and outings, get everyone together and head down to your local organic berry patch for some good old-fashioned fun. Picking your own berries is an enjoyable way to unwind and get ready for the big day. At the reception, those freshly picked berries can be displayed in rustic baskets for an enticing addition to your buffet or cake table.

blackberries basket berries

Image: Luce Bella Photography

For a chic touch, add seasonal berries to the champagne glasses. Not only will the presentation be lovely, but your guests will also taste a bit of extra sweetness as they toast your marriage.

berries champagne glasses

Image: Damian White

Fresh blueberries add a pop of color to floral arrangements, centerpieces, and boutonnieres.

red roses blueberries centerpiece bouqet

Image: April Joy Events

blueberry white rose boutonniere

Image: Carrie Patterson Photography

For dessert, consider a cake alternative: seasonal berry treats. These are easier for guests to take home if they don't finish, which helps to cut down on waste.

Consider a luscious berry shortcake,

strawberry shortcake red white blue

Image: Megan Fizell, Feasting on Art

mixed berries and cream,

blackberries strawberries raspberries blueberries white plate cream

Image: Damian White

or individual berry tartlets.

blackberry strawberry tart

Image: woolloomoolo o

If you do choose to go with a cake, ask your baker to design something that incorporates the bounty of fresh berries of the season, along with using other local, organic ingredients. You can choose something whimsical, like the design shown below, or stick with a more traditional and elegant white cake adorned with delicious and colorful seasonal berries.

wedding cake blue red berries white birds