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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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265324 Who could be sour finding citrus at their seat? Lemons really do make the sweetest escort cards. Photo via <a href="http://bethhelmstetterblog.com/2017/12/alison-ryan-stationery.html" target="_blank"> Beth Helmstetter</a>. Lemon Escort Cards Lemon Escort Cards https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-01-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-01.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-01.jpg 1000 668 {"credit":"Steve Steinhardt","camera":"ILCE-7S","created_timestamp":"1487525676","copyright":"Steve Steinhardt","iso":"250","shutter_speed":"0.01","orientation":"1","keywords":["Details","Wedding"]} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/proof-fruit-vegetables-take-wedding-flowers/slide/15-fresh-ways-to-include-fruits-at-your-wedding-01/ 15-fresh-ways-to-include-fruits-at-your-wedding-01 0 0

265336 Polished apples make the personal vessel for pretty calligraphy. Photo via <a href="http://www.clairemarika.com/" target="_blank"> Claire Marika Photography</a>. Apple Place Cards Apple Place Cards https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-15-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-15.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-15.jpg 1000 1500 {"aperture":"1.4","credit":"Claire Marika Buys","camera":"Canon EOS 5D Mark III","created_timestamp":"1410982782","copyright":"\u00a9 Claire Marika Photography","focal_length":"50","iso":"500","shutter_speed":"0.00625","orientation":"1"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/proof-fruit-vegetables-take-wedding-flowers/slide/15-fresh-ways-to-include-fruits-at-your-wedding-15/ 15-fresh-ways-to-include-fruits-at-your-wedding-15 0 0

265326 Spray-painted fruit can be used for place cards or table accents. 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 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-04-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-04.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-04.jpg 1000 667 {"aperture":"6.3","camera":"Canon EOS 5D","created_timestamp":"1383483919","focal_length":"50","iso":"125","shutter_speed":"0.0125","orientation":"1"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/proof-fruit-vegetables-take-wedding-flowers/slide/15-fresh-ways-to-include-fruits-at-your-wedding-04/ 15-fresh-ways-to-include-fruits-at-your-wedding-04 0 0

265329 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! Photo via <a href="http://www.alohabottsandtots.com/pineapple-cookie/" target="_blank"> Aloha Botts & Totts</a>. Pineapple Cookies Pineapple Cookies https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-07-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-07.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-07.jpg 1000 750 {"aperture":"1.8","camera":"iPhone 7 Plus","created_timestamp":"1518860676","focal_length":"3.99","iso":"20","shutter_speed":"0.0021276595744681","orientation":"1"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/proof-fruit-vegetables-take-wedding-flowers/slide/15-fresh-ways-to-include-fruits-at-your-wedding-07/ 15-fresh-ways-to-include-fruits-at-your-wedding-07 0 0

265330 Replace lush green garlands with vibrant and colourful mini pumpkins to give your wedding the "wow" element it needs. 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 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-08-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-08.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-08.jpg 1000 1500 {"orientation":"1"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/proof-fruit-vegetables-take-wedding-flowers/slide/15-fresh-ways-to-include-fruits-at-your-wedding-08/ 15-fresh-ways-to-include-fruits-at-your-wedding-08 0 0

265334 Summer is the perfect time to create a dynamic ceremony arch adorned with citrus fruit. Photo via <a href="https://neilvn.com/" target="_blank"> Neil Van Niekerk Photography</a>. Citrus Arbour Citrus Arbour https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-13-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-13.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-13.jpg 1000 1500 {"orientation":"1"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/proof-fruit-vegetables-take-wedding-flowers/slide/15-fresh-ways-to-include-fruits-at-your-wedding-13/ 15-fresh-ways-to-include-fruits-at-your-wedding-13 0 0

265331 Persimmons, pomegranates, grapes and grapefruit combine to create the most beautiful centrepieces. 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 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-09-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-09.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-09.jpg 1000 1465 {"orientation":"1"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/proof-fruit-vegetables-take-wedding-flowers/slide/15-fresh-ways-to-include-fruits-at-your-wedding-09/ 15-fresh-ways-to-include-fruits-at-your-wedding-09 0 0

265333 Cherries in customized favour bags can do double duty as escort cards. 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 https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-11-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-11.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-11.jpg 1000 665 {"aperture":"2","camera":"NIKON D700","created_timestamp":"1437488357","copyright":"A.J. Dunlap Photography http:\/\/www.ajdunlap.com","focal_length":"85","iso":"200","shutter_speed":"0.0008","title":"View More: http:\/\/ajdunlap.pass.us\/darlingweddingworkshop2015","orientation":"1"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/proof-fruit-vegetables-take-wedding-flowers/slide/view-more-http-ajdunlap-pass-us-darlingweddingworkshop2015/ view-more-http-ajdunlap-pass-us-darlingweddingworkshop2015 0 0

265327 Pairing fruit with bright florals is a refreshing take on wedding decor. Photo via <a href="www.weddingomania.com/cute-diy-watercolor-place-cards-for-your-bridal-shower/" target="_blank"> Weddingomania</a>. Lemon Centrepiece Lemon Centrepiece https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-05-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-05.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-05.jpg 1000 1333 {"orientation":"1"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/proof-fruit-vegetables-take-wedding-flowers/slide/15-fresh-ways-to-include-fruits-at-your-wedding-05/ 15-fresh-ways-to-include-fruits-at-your-wedding-05 0 0

265335 How stunning does this berry-filled boutonniere look?! It's a definite eye-catcher. Photo via <a href="https://www.patfureyphoto.com/" target="_blank"> Pat Furrey Photography</a>. Berry Boutonniere Berry Boutonniere https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-14-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-14.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/15-Fresh-Ways-To-Include-Fruits-At-Your-Wedding-14.jpg 1000 1500 {"title":"Ruffled - photo by Pat Furey http:\/\/ruffledblog.com\/stylish-pennsylvania-bird-sanctuary-wedding","orientation":"1","keywords":["- photo by Pat Furey http:\/\/ruffledblog.com\/stylish-pennsylvania"]} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/proof-fruit-vegetables-take-wedding-flowers/slide/ruffled-photo-by-pat-furey-http-ruffledblog-com-stylish-pennsylvania-bird-sanctuary-wedding/ ruffled-photo-by-pat-furey-http-ruffledblog-com-stylish-pennsylvania-bird-sanctuary-wedding 0 0