Citrus — from lemons to limes, oranges, and grapefruits — can be used in interesting ways for your summer wedding. Adding citrus is not only unique, but it’s a way to use local and seasonal fruit and be budget friendly. Here are five ways to incorporate citrus into your summer wedding.
Incorporate Citrus into the Wedding Cake
Including citrus as part of your wedding cake design is an easy and tasty way to include seasonal citrus. There are many different combinations that you can use, such as vanilla with orange. Lemon and lime could make a great icing or fondant for the top of the cake. A seasonal cake topper can offer a fun and unique way to include citrus in your cake decorations. You can include citrus colors like orange, yellow, and lime green into your wedding cake table.
Citrus Trees offer a Nice Ambience
Who says that citrus needs to be used in food or as decor? Trees will help provide a beautiful ambiance for your wedding, or reception, while also offering shade on a sunny day. Citrus trees are also a great way to include their physical fruits into your wedding and reception. Have a basket of the fruits or fruits as table or accessory decorations.
Adding Sliced Citrus to Your Tablescape
Adding citrus slices to your tablescape is another fun way to include citrus at your wedding. Not only will the seasonal citrus have a nice color but will also add a nice fragrance to pair with the flowers in your tablescape. Pair the slices with flowers and plants in the same color family for the full effect.
Citrus Flavored Water
During the summer, it’s a good idea to have several water stations during your wedding and reception. Enhance the flavor of the water by incorporating citrus and other fruits of the season into the water. Use any flavor combination you’d like, or combine flavors such as lemon lime, add seasonal berries for a unique combination. Orange and lemon are a classic combination with water, but the options are endless.
Offer Citrus Cocktails
Cocktails are another fun and unique way to feature citrus for your summer wedding. Traditional cocktails like a gimlet, screwdriver, and tom collins incorporate citrus elements into their mix. Consider a mimosa to replace the traditional champagne toast. A pitcher of sangria on the table can complement the citrus tablescape mentioned above. With dessert a fine Italian drink, a prosecco sorbetto (prosecco and lemon sorbet) will provide a refreshing nightcap.
No matter what citrus you use, or how you use it, using citrus will add another layer of elegance to your summer wedding. Check out our bridal collection if you’re in the market for a wedding dress.