Things You'll Need:
- Flowers
- Fruit trees
- Greenery
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Step 1
Choose decorations that truly reflect the bounty of the earth, which is what the celebration of the summer solstice is all about. Cornucopias, as well as large and varied displays of plants and flowers will all contribute to the atmosphere of celebration and thankfulness.
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Step 2
Use elements that traditionally symbolize important elements of the Summer Solstice. Representations of the sun and earth along with abundant plants, baby animals and the elements are all excellent additions to china, napkins, napkin holders, centerpieces and even the all-important wedding cake.
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Step 3
Drape your ceremony location in oak leaves, St. Johns Wort or grape vines. These can be used as pew runners in chapel weddings, as well as canopy decorations in outdoor weddings.
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Step 4
Accent your primary decorations with stalks of grains like wheat or barley. These can be especially attractive as seat or table markers. Choose a variety of grains to enhance the texture and color of the display.
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Step 5
Decorate the altar with hanging wisteria vines. These can usually be found growing wild in warmer climates. Keep in mind that homeowners are often happy to have them removed since they grow so quickly and can become a nuisance, so don't hesitate to ask your neighbor if you may cut some if you see wisteria on their property.
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Step 6
Use small, fragrant blossoming fruit trees as altar accents and throughout the reception area. Non-blooming fruit trees can serve double-duty as decorations and as snack dispensers if they are already bearing ripe fruit.
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Step 7
Light candles even in the daylight. Bonfires are a major symbol of the summer solstice, so having numerous candles will pay tribute to this practice. Dripless and smokeless candles are best, especially if you have lots of them in one place.
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Step 8
Make wreaths out of wildflowers to use on the backs of chairs, doors and in place of the bows in the usual places.
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Step 9
Decorate with recycled, natural and biodegradable materials wherever possible. Since the Summer Solstice is about the beauty and bounty of the earth, it would be best if you celebrate in a manner that is environmentally responsible.
