If you’re going to celebrate your nuptials somewhere south like Ojai Valley, CA, for example, or in Tuscany, consider incorporating some olive branches into your wedding décor. These naturally beautiful and pretty stems are a great element to add, especially when planning an organic inspired wedding. There’re multiple ways to use them: adornment for wedding invitations, a wreath, sweetheart chairs’ backs, embellishment for a wedding cake, etc. It’s up to you whether to make this a key element of your wedding décor or just add a few branches here and there for freshness. We’ve gathered the best uses for olive branches, all of which I love, really. Take a look and maybe you’ll realize that this is what you need for the décor.
Wedding Decor
Go for chic natural wedding decor done with olive branches – table runners, centerpieces, arch and chair decor, wedding arrangements and bouquets, chandeliers and just overhead installations – olive greenery with olives looks cool everywhere. If you want to pull off truly Mediterranean wedding decor, go for olive branches and lemons, for venue decor, tables, chairs and chandeliers – they gonna give a fresh summer feel and a sunny touch to the space. Use olive branches instead of eucalyptus in your wedding bouquet or go for a full olive branch wedding bouquet with real olives – it’s a very creative idea! Offer your guests olive greenery instead of usual toss to be more eco-friendly, wrap wedding favors with kraft paper and olive greenery. Top your wedding cake with olive greenery, blackberries, citrus slices and lavender.
A neutral wedding bouquet with lush blooms, greenery and eucalyptus for a fresh and simple look.
A napkin with a card, some twine and olive greenery is a cool idea to spruce up a usual and neutral place setting.
Decorate the chairs with olive greenery and peachy blooms will accent your couple's chairs in a creative and chic way.
An olive branch wedding bouquet with olives is a cool idea to substitute a usual floral or greenery wedding bouquet.
An olive greenery table runner and a matching card to decorate the wedding table in a natural way.
A porcelain plate with a lace doily and some olive branches to hold the rings is a cool idea for a natural wedding.
Wrap your wedding favors with some kraft paper and olive greenery on top for a cozy and natural look.
A greenery arch and an arrangement of wreaths of olive foliage and some leaves looks bold and beautiful.
A naked wedding cake with olive greenery and white blooms is a cool idea for spring or summer weddings.
Lush olive foliage wreaths with white bows are a nice substitute to usual signage and markers for the couple's chairs.
Substitute usual eucalyptus in your bouquet with some olive greenery and it will look more original and creative.
A olive greenery chandelier and matching table runners with candles and white blooms is a cool rustic setup for a wedding venue.
A reclaimed wooden box with olive greenery and a table number is a nice and simple wedding centerpiece idea.
A niche decorated with olive greenery and pillar candles will give a refined yet natural feel to your space.
A place setting with an olive branch and a matching green glass for a rustic modern tablescape.
A simple wedding table runner of olive foliage and white blooms plus a burlap runner to pair it with are a cool rustic combo.
Olive oil in bottles with olive foliage and tags on them are a nice wedding favor idea is a very cool and simple idea to rock.
An olive greenery heart-shaped wreath is a cool idea to decorate your space - any weddin-related one.
A wedding seating chart with olive greenery, cards and clothespins is a simple and rustic idea for a modern wedding.
Mark each place setting with olive greenery and a blush bloom for a tender touch at a spring or summer wedding.
A fall wedding table runner with olive greenery, dried greenery and foliage and pomegranates and other fruits.
A white wedding cake decorated with olive greenery is a perfect idea for a Tuscany wedding.
A large wedding sign of an old window and some olive branches on top is a cool idea to decorate the wedding space.
A wedding centerpiece or decoration of a large stone urn and olive branches with olives is pure elegance.
Whitewashed benches decorated with olive branch bouquets is a great idea for a Tuscany wedding.
Wedding ceremony space chairs decorated with olive branch arrangements and bows look cute and simple.
Paper bags with olive greenery used instead of usual toss are a very ecological and fresh idea to try.
Olive greenery chandeliers over the tablescape will substitute wedding centerpieces and table runners and make it fresh.
Olive branches with green and black olives, white blooms, a ribbon bow and some twine to wrap up the bouquet.
Line up the aisle with olive greenery and make the wedding ceremony space fresher and greener.
Get married in an olive grove and go for wedding portraits in there - it's a beautiful idea.
An olive oil tasting table with olive branches and lemons for decorating with a Mediterranean feel.
an olive greenery table runner, candles in hurrican candle holders make the table natural, rustic and fresh at the same time.
A white wedding cake with olive branches and olives is an ideal thing for a natural wedding or a rustic one.
A white wedding cake with citrus slices, blackberries and olive greenery for a fresh and bold look at the wedding.
A wedding tablescape with olive branches, white blooms, grey candles is a very elegant and chic idea.
A wedding bouquet of olive branches, white blooms, berries is a bold and creative idea for a modern bride.
A summer wedding tablescape with eucalyptus, olive, white blooms, lemons and grey candles for a bright look.
A square bottle with olive greenery and a blush rose is a romantic and cute wedding centerpiece.
A simple wedding centerpiece of olive greenery, thistles allium, thistles and some dried herbs for a natural wedding.
A rich stained wedding arch decorated with olive greenery and candles in glasses for a simple and chic look.
A potted olive mini tree with candles in jars hanging on it is a cool and eco-friendly centerpiece for any wedding.
A naked wedding cake wrapped up with olive greenery and with a calligraphy topper for a rustic wedding.
A lush wedding bouquet of pampas grass and olive branches is a creative and bold idea for a natural bride.
A chair decorated with olive branches with olives and lemons is a cool idea for a Mediterranean wedding.
A barrel with a basket with olive branches, candle lanterns is a nice decoration for a wedding ceremony space.
Wedding Accessories
Olive branches may be used for wedding accessories, too. Brides, bridesmaids and flower girls can wear olive branch crowns, grooms and groomsmen can rock olive greenery boutonnieres with lavender or olives. Girls can refresh their hairstyles with olive greenery, too, for a slight natural touch. There are many more cool ways to use olive branches for wedding decor and style, get inspired!
Accent your wedding hair with olive greenery to make it simple and romantic and refreshed.
A wedding boutonniere with lavender, olive greenery and olives is a cool refreshing idea to go for.
An olive groom boutonniere is a cool idea to spruce up your look with a bit of freshness but avoid any blooms.
Wedding combs with white and peachy blooms with olive greenery are perfect for bridesmaids and flower girls.
Bridesmaids' crowns of olive foliage are a cool and natural idea for a every wedding.
A beautiful olive branch and lilac crown for a little flower girl or for all the bridesmaids is a cool organic idea.