13 Amazing Ways to Use Lavender In Your Wedding

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Rachel Torgerson
Bridal Fashion Expert
  • Rachel Torgerson is a New York-based journalist and social media professional.
  • Rachel is a Senior Fashion Editor for Cosmopolitan.
  • Rachel worked for The Knot as an Assistant Editor and Editorial Assistant.

Lavender is said to bring good luck but it is also a symbol of love and devotion, making it a particularly meaningful flower to include in your wedding decor. Lavender also has calming properties, meaning it may take away some of the nerves if you get a sniff pre-ceremony! From incorporating a sprig into your bridal bouquet to adding it as a cake accent, here are some ideas for using lavender in your wedding.

In a cocktail

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Swoon by Katie

From the album: A Rustic, Glam Wedding at The San Diego Botanic Garden in San Diego, California

On a menu card

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From the album: Lusanna & Jon in Santa Monica, CA

Tossed at the Bride and Groom as they exit

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Sofia Negron Photography

From the album: A Garden Wedding in Phoenixville, PA

In the boutonniere

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Cassidy Carson Photography

From the album: A Louisiana State University Hilltop Arboretum Wedding in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

On a fresh roll

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Birds of a Feather

From the album: A Ponte Family Estate Wedding in Temecula, California

Lining the ceremony aisle

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Carla Boecklin Photography

From the album: A Copper Moose Farm Wedding in Park City, Utah

Marking ceremony chairs

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Cassidy Carson Photography

From the album: A Louisiana State University Hilltop Arboretum Wedding in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Garnishing the wedding cake

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Katelin Wallace Photography

From the album: An Intimate Garden Weddin in San Juan Capistrano, CA

On the escort cards

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Byron Roe Photography

From the album: A Fresh Vineyard Wedding in Underwood, WA

In the bridal bouquet

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Sofia Negron Photography

From the album: A Garden Wedding in Phoenixville, PA

In a flower girl's bouquet

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Swoon by Katie

From the album: A Rustic, Glam Wedding at The San Diego Botanic Garden in San Diego, California

As a centerpiece

Photo: Sofia Negron Photography // Featured: The Knot Blog

Sofia Negron Photography

From the album: A Garden Wedding in Phoenixville, PA

As an arrangement at the cocktail hour

Photo: Sofia Negron Photography // Featured: The Knot Blog

Sofia Negron Photography

From the album: A Garden Wedding in Phoenixville, PA

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