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Produce may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you daydream about your ideal wedding decor, but there are plenty of good reasons to consider working fruit and veggies into your design plans. With a little creativity, grocery store goods can be used to adorn everything from tabletops to lapels!

Think about the theme and time of year you’ve chosen for your celebration then do a quick search for farmer’s market offerings during your wedding season — you just might find a whole new source of inspiration here!

We’ve gathered up a few of our favourite fresh produce-related wedding ideas. Scroll through these and you’ll quickly realize why an increasing number of couples are incorporating fruit and vegetables into their wedding decor.

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Who could be sour finding citrus at their seat? Lemons really do make the sweetest escort cards.<br /> <br /> Photo via <a href="http://bethhelmstetterblog.com/2017/12/alison-ryan-stationery.html" target="_blank"> Beth Helmstetter</a>.

Lemon Escort Cards

Lemon Escort Cards

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Polished apples make the personal vessel for pretty calligraphy. <br /> <br /> Photo via <a href="http://www.clairemarika.com/" target="_blank"> Claire Marika Photography</a>.

Apple Place Cards

Apple Place Cards

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Spray-painted fruit can be used for place cards or table accents. <br /> <br /> Photo via <a href="http://www.freutcake.com/art-design/diy-art-design/thanksgiving-pear-place-cards/" target="_blank"> Fruetcake </a>.

Pear Place Cards

Pear Place Cards

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If you don't want fresh fruit at your wedding, you can always have fruit-themed snacks or props. Look how pretty the watercolour pineapples are on these cookies!<br /> <br /> Photo via <a href="http://www.alohabottsandtots.com/pineapple-cookie/" target="_blank"> Aloha Botts & Totts</a>.

Pineapple Cookies

Pineapple Cookies

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Replace lush green garlands with vibrant and colourful mini pumpkins to give your wedding the "wow" element it needs.<br /> <br /> Photo via <a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2016/10/diy-ombre-mini-pumpkin-centerpiece/" target="_blank">Oh Happy Day</a>.

Painted Pumpkin Centrepiece

Painted Pumpkin Centrepiece

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Summer is the perfect time to create a dynamic ceremony arch adorned with citrus fruit.<br /> <br /> Photo via <a href="https://neilvn.com/" target="_blank"> Neil Van Niekerk Photography</a>.

Citrus Arbour

Citrus Arbour

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Persimmons, pomegranates, grapes and grapefruit combine to create the most beautiful centrepieces. <br /> <br /> Photo via <a href="https://www.jungalow.com/2014/11/a-festive-and-fruity-tabletop.html" target="_blank"> Jungalow</a>.

Grapefruit and Pomegranate Centrepiece

Grapefruit and Pomegranate Centrepiece

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Cherries in customized favour bags can do double duty as escort cards. <br /> <br /> Photo via <a href="http://ajdunlap.com/darling-wedding-workshop-marsala-tuscan-styled-shoot/" target="_blank">A.J Dunlap Photography</a>.

Fruit Favours

Fruit Favours

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Pairing fruit with bright florals is a refreshing take on wedding decor.<br /> <br /> Photo via <a href="www.weddingomania.com/cute-diy-watercolor-place-cards-for-your-bridal-shower/" target="_blank"> Weddingomania</a>.

Lemon Centrepiece

Lemon Centrepiece

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How stunning does this berry-filled boutonniere look?! It's a definite eye-catcher. <br /> <br /> Photo via <a href="https://www.patfureyphoto.com/" target="_blank"> Pat Furrey Photography</a>.

Berry Boutonniere

Berry Boutonniere

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