This oversize bouquet recalls the beauty of a lush meadow. A chartreuse velvet ribbon binds the long stems of gloriosa lilies, sandersonia, rose hips, Lachenalia, geranium foliage, mahonia, and French, parrot, and 'Tennessee' tulips.

A sumptuous Italian buffet sets the tone for a reception in the country.

A two-dimensional calico print comes to life on a cake with diminutive hand-sculpted flowers, leaves, and fruits; the soft colors are reminiscent of the faded look of a vintage apron. 

Clusters of blue-black privet berries stand out against sweet peas, narcissus, and star-shaped ornithogalum in a charmingly rustic bouquet tied with ivory grosgrain ribbon.

Fresh strawberries top stacked pound cakes instead of the traditional biscuits, with mascarpone cream sandwiched between the layers. Platters piped with royal icing in a basket-weave pattern lend a country feel. They sit on ribbon-wrapped columns that elevate the dessert from its rustic origins and allude to the shape of a conventional tiered wedding cake.

Baskets brimming with fruit imbue a reception with rustic charm. We filled Nantucket baskets in various sizes with warm-toned fruits: pears, apricots, and two kinds of apples. Small baskets laden with blond cherries are arranged at place settings for guests to take home -- tiny bows are a graceful touch.

This cake is decorated in a variety of basket weaves inspired by patterns of antique wicker and is crowned with ivy and flowers gathered from the garden, including geraniums, sweet peas, Queen Anne's lace, and lavender and purple roses.

Ripe fruits symbolize abundance and fertility -- and make delicious favors. Tomatoes look beautiful and enticing in this Italian-inspired display.

Wheat represents bounty and wealth, and the horseshoe shape is good luck. Let this decoration work its powers at your ceremony or reception site.

This textured display includes wheat and other dried grasses (available at crafts stores), so it can be made weeks ahead. The final flourish? A luxurious satin bow.

Send wedding guests home with fresh strawberries and scones to enjoy the morning after. Wrap scones in cellophane and line a wooden berry basket with parchment paper. Tie on a note stamped with a strawberry design.

With a puff-pastry blossom resting atop a flaky crust, a miniature pot pie makes a delightful and delicious first course at a wedding. This favorite home-style dish is filled with a medley of vegetables, including asparagus, carrots, and pearl onions, and is baked in a ramekin.

Ink your thanks onto muslin pouches that your nearest and dearest can fill with candy. Download our customizable emblem, enter your text, and email the file to a stamp maker.

The creation of a new monogram is symbolic of the bride and groom's joining their lives in matrimony. There are many beautiful ways you can use these letters to personalize various details of your wedding, from invitations and matchbooks to the wedding cake and reception decorations. Here, were created an elegant monogram wreath from pinecones and tallow berries that you can use to adorn an entrance or mantel.

Create an enchanting ceremony path by adding untamed posies to a wooden flower frame. Echo the look with an equally abundant bouquet. At the reception, recycle your makeshift garden into an escort card display.

This display is inspired by seasonal fruits and reminiscent of a farmers' market, right down to the handwritten labels. Crumbly tarts, a lattice-topped pie, and meringues with syrupy fruit are right at home on this table. For decor, place branches bearing tiny crab apples in a galvanized vase.

Send flower girls down the aisle carrying rose petal-filled paper cones rimmed with orchids and rattlesnake grass. Linen dresses, like these from Ariella Chezar's Ariella Bella line (ariellaflowers.com), "are fanciful and a little old-fashioned," she says. Use floral tape to secure bunches of grass to wire for a matching crown.

Bedre's chocolate boots were made for walking -- and eating. After gobbling these up, everyone will wish they came in a life-size version (thegourmetgallery.com).