Sunflowers are truly one of the most perfect blooms. They’re large and beautifully bright—just like their namesake—remain in season all summer long and through the fall, and lend a burst of color and joyful feel any floral arrangement. A sunflower wedding bouquet feels a bit unexpected, and that’s precisely why it makes for such memorable floral display. Not to mention, happy sunflowers are the perfect way to lean into the season.
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 our favorite sunflower wedding bouquets to inspire your own.
Wild Sunflowers
This dreamy wildflower bouquet, created by The Wild Blume, features a spectacular lineup of wild fall florals, including local sunflowers, roses, white phlox, and various native, local florals.
Eclectic Florals
Sunflowers pair well with flowers of any shape, size, and colorway, and this bouquet by florist Tobey Nelson proves just that. The combination of both large and small sunflowers, complemented by sizable dahlias and tiny blue and purple buds, offer a wow-worthy sunflower wedding bouquet.
Summer Colors
Yellow, white, and lavender come together in this gorgeous bouquet designed by florist Jen Stone of Stonekelly. An array of texture adds dimension, while pops of yellow lend instant cheer.
Succulents and Pine Cones
A succulent separated two large sunflowers in this Margaret's Garden arrangement. Pine cones infused a rustic vibe to the cheerful bunch.
Complementary
Simply Flowers paired complementary colors in this bouquet by using yellow sunflowers and purple garden roses and anemones.
Large
Sunflowers were still the focal point in this greenery-centric clutch by Family Farm Shed.
Vertical
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.
Magenta
In this bright F2T Productions bouquet, a magenta and orange sunflower tied the whole color scheme together.
Sunflowers Galore
Petals by the Shore packed this bouquet with sunflowers of all different colors. Brightly-hued dahlias and soft garden roses were also included.
Textured and Simple
This wild Listowel Florist spray had plenty of texture thanks to thin branches, leafy greenery, and three soft sunflowers.
Dried
These sunny blooms were a bright addition to this Calie Rose spray. The pros also incorporated dried elements for a textural and rustic component.
Vibrant
Thanks to their bright hue, two small sunflowers stood out against large peonies in this Presh Floral display.
Tri-Color
This crafty bride made this tri-color sunflower wedding bouquet of sunflowers, thistles, and greenery herself using flowers from Blooms by the Box.
Soft
A friend of the bride created this clutch, which featured two sunflowers and soft elements like eucalyptus, lamb's ear, and goldenrod.
Classic Touches
Artemisia Studios added traditional white garden roses to this contemporary collection of sunflowers, astilbe, and greenery.
Yellow and White
Susan's Weddings created a diagonally-shaped bouquet by lining up sunflowers, garden roses, daisies, and lengthy greenery.
Autumnal
Maroon leaves gave a rustic and autumnal feel to this arrangement of daisies, seeded eucalyptus, and a large sunflower by Pocket Full of Posies.
Yellow-Centric
Thin goldenrod and billy balls echoed the sunflowers' bright yellow petals in this bouquet by Atmospheres Floral and Décor.
Orange and Green
Boulevard Flower Gardens created an orange-and-green color scheme using succulents, seeded eucalyptus, and a large orange sunflower.
Horizontal
Sprigs of greenery stuck out from all corners of this sunflower wedding bouquet designed by François Pijuan. Two sunflowers were placed on either side to create symmetry.
Petite
This bride's friends wrapped three cheery sunflowers with leafy and seeded eucalyptus in this petite bouquet.
Scattered
Flora Flower Shop used sunflowers throughout this cheerful mix. For color contrast, small purple blooms and greenery were added.