25 Pretty Ways to Use Lavender in Your Wedding

There's a lot to love about lavender. Its delicate florets and purple-blue color are pretty and refined, and its scent is used by perfumers and aromatherapists alike. While the flower is certainly popular, however, brides and grooms may forget it when it comes to their big day. Lavender doesn't boast big, blooming petals, but it still has plenty to offer for your wedding. Whether used as an accent or all on its own, it's stunning and smells great. Overall, the plant has tons of potential, and we're here to show you why. Ahead, a list of genius ideas for using lavender in your wedding.

One of the prettiest ways to use the flower is by adding sprigs to your centerpieces or bouquets. Another favorite idea? Let the purple plant shine as a simple, uniform arrangement. You can ask your florist to create a bundle made entirely of lavender. The soothing scent is an added bonus—carry the bloom to calm your nuptial nerves. Alternatively, make wedding boutonnières with it—the groom and groomsmen will look and smell charming.

If you'd rather use it in another detail, consider small lavender accents. We've seen sprigs attached to all sorts of stationery, from invitations to place cards. In the beauty realm, add lavender to your flower crown, or even insert sprigs into your updo. Cakes can be elevated with lavender decorations, or even infused with its flavor!

Click through for visual inspiration and even more ideas for utilizing lavender. Not only is it pretty, but the plant also symbolizes devotion—what better message to send on your wedding day?

It's not uncommon for guests to toss something once the bride and groom walk back up the aisle. At this wedding, they were given cones filled with sage, lavender, mint, and rosemary.

This welcome basket was filled with local goods, including lavender sachets.

For a fragrant ceremony aisle, try tying lavender bundles to inner chairs.

This seating card display, created by A Vintage Affair, included lavender and a whiskey crate for a rustic vibe.

This organic headpiece was made with roses, lavender, thistle, hellebores, and exploding grass.

Sprigs of lavender topped this engraved and foil-stamped invitation packet, which was designed by Lehr & Black.

Host your wedding at a lavender farm for a gorgeous, good-smelling backdrop. This one was held at Keys Creek.

This delicious dessert had various layers: strawberry shortcake, tiramisu, and lavender-infused cake with lemon.  

Wrap up goods in simple twine with lavender as an accent. The packaging works well for everything from vow booklets to favors.  

Sprigs of lavender were added to this bride's A to Zinnias bouquet.  

Spruce up cocktail hour with lavender arrangements—this one was surprisingly modern.    

Van Wyck & Van Wyck dreamed up these fresh lavender escort cards. 

Try adding small touches of lavender to different elements of your ceremony and reception, like illustrations on your stationery suite.

Lavender flowers were glued to each welcome gift bag's name tag.

Beautify your ceremony space with simple lavender arrangements.

Groomsmen at this wedding sported lavender, wax flower, blueberry, and rosemary boutonnières.     

Perfume a lush ceremony arch—like this one by Vale of Enna—with lavender.      

Seats at this wedding were labeled with name tags and decorated with lavender sprigs.      

Give guests a soothing takeaway by doling out lavender sprays. These came with matching favor bags by Clementine Weddings.      

Bridesmaids at this wedding carried lavender bouquets, supplied by D'amour et de Déco.

This updo, by Sarah Al-Adwani, included lavender sprigs from Bows + Arrows.

Style your getaway with hints of lavender, like sprigs stashed in a bike basket.

This rustic cake, by Vanilla Bake Shop, was embellished with fondant rope, lavender, and other florals.

Swap rose petals with lavender buds—just be sure your flower girl isn't allergic!