20 Sunflower Bouquets That Will Brighten Up Your Wedding Day

By Chloe Gorman

March 15, 2019

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This cheerful bloom is a great addition to your bridal arrangement.

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Jaquilyn Shumate Photography

Sunflowers are the perfect summer flower: They're large like their namesake, are beautifully bright, and, perhaps best of all, are in season during the warmer months. Why wouldn't you want to add them to your wedding bouquet? These blooms bring a pretty dose of color to any summer spray—their yellow hue is exactly why you don't need a ton of sunflower stems to make an impact.

But don't be deterred by their vibrant color. Although sunflowers are an unexpected bloom to incorporate into your wedding-day arrangement, they still pair well with flowers of any shape, size, and colorway. This bouquet by Tobey Nelson proves just that. The pros mixed both large and small sunflowers with sizable dahlias and tiny blue and purple buds. The result? A unique display that still felt understated.

Whether you want to use sunflowers in a small way or throughout your entire bouquet, the following options show you all the many ways you can use this cheery bloom in your arrangement. You'll also discover a look that suits just about any wedding type. For a modern ceremony, take note from one bride, who paired the flower with succulents. Throwing a rustic-themed event? You may want to bookmark one bouquet with pinecones. However you choose to utilize this sunny bloom, it's guaranteed to brighten up your nuptials even more. Need more proof? We've rounded up some of our favorite sunflower bouquets to inspire you. If you're looking for a colorful element to add to your arrangement or just love sunflowers, you're bound to find a bouquet that speaks to you.

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Succulents and Pine Cones

Autumn Cutaia Photography

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A succulent separated two large sunflowers in this Margaret's Garden arrangement. Pine cones infused a rustic vibe to the cheerful bunch.

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Complementary

Crystal Bolin Photography

Simply Flowers paired complementary colors in this bouquet by using yellow sunflowers and purple garden roses and anemones.

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Large

JD Elegance Photography

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Sunflowers were still the focal point in this greenery-centric clutch by Family Farm Shed.

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Vertical

The Photo & The Flower Girl

Two large blooms brought a bit of height to this arrangement by The Photo & The Flower Girl. Pink garden roses were also an unexpected color addition.