13 Sunflower Wedding Invitations to Brighten Your Big Day
Sunflowers and weddings seem to go hand-in-hand. They are both rich in history and meaning, symbols of a brighter present, and future yet to come. Additional cultural and religious meanings have the sunflower as a symbol of adoration, loyalty and longevity — all good traits for a wedding theme!
“Various faiths have adopted sunflowers to express a symbol of worship and faithfulness, as in the flower’s faithful dedication to the sun.”
We looked at a Google Trends graph for our mason jar & fireflies invite post to see if the popularity of that trend continues. Unfortunately, the trend seemed to have peaked years ago.
UPDATE: Originally, we posted this graph below showing the sunflower trend from Google trends.
And, as you can see from the graph below the sunflower wedding trend is back bigger than ever! Sunflower weddings seems to be a perennial favorite among brides, topping out at Google’s highest point scale in 2019 but still going strong in 2020 and into 2021.
We didn’t need to tell you that now did we?
After all, you found your way to our sunflower invite post, so you must be super on-trend this wedding season 😉
The only other hard evidence I have of the sunflower trend is the fact that we continue to see sunflower adorned cakes, sunflower bouquets and floral arrangements, and lots of real sunflowers scattered in our featured weddings. Take a look at a few example real weddings below to see what we mean.
Let’s take a look at some of the best sunflower themed wedding invites we’ve come across from popular online stationery sellers.
Sunflower Wedding Invitation Ideas
There is a huge number of designs and details when it comes to sunflower wedding invites online. We looked across different individual stationers like Minted and BasicInvite, as well as Zazzle, Etsy, and other popular invite companies to find our top picks. It seems that sunflowers lend themselves to good design ideas and inspiration!
1. Sunflower Framed Invite
by Basic Invite
A framed sunflower design like this works nicely for a whimsical or rustic wedding. Basic Invite has done a good job of balancing different fonts with the sunflower motif.
Of course you can customize the text and font choices to your own desires, as well as add matching table numbers, place cards, menu, RSVP cards, and more for a fully cohesive sunflower stationery theme.
Format: Standard
Dimensions: 5 x 7 inches
Envelopes: Included
2. Sunflower Frame Invite
We love the look of this design that features sunflowers and other lush greenery accented by a gold greenhouse-shaped frame. If you are considering adding sunflowers as an accent to a rustic wedding instead of an overall wedding theme, then this invite may suite you well.
(Note: this is for a digital printable file)
Printing: Standard
Format: Flat card
Dimensions: 5 x 7 inches
3. Vintage Sunflower & Mason Jar
There’s a simple appeal in this vintage sunflower and mason jar invitation. Rustic whimsy and a laid back country wedding should be expected when you send out this invitation. Up the appeal by choosing a rounded or scalloped edge instead of the normal square edge. Or fore a more luxurious feel and tone, select a thicker paper weight.
Format: Flat card
Dimensions: 5 x 7 inches
Envelopes: Included
Choose a Classic: Van Gogh
Can’t find that special sunflower invite? Go for one of the most recognized sunflower paintings of all time: Van Gogh’s series of sunflower oil paintings. One of the original sunflower paintings was reportedly sold at auction in 1987 for nearly $40 million!
4. Watercolor Wreath Sunflower Invitation
by Jinaiji
We like the artistic watercolor rendition of sunflowers and other green foliage that creates an encapsulating wreath. Boho chic and rustic weddings will feel at home sending this card to guests. Customization options include different shapes and the ability to add photos and text to both sides of this flat card at no extra charge.
Format: Standard
Invite Dimensions: 5 x 7 inches
5. Watercolor Blue and Sunflower Suite
(Note: this is for a digital printable file)
Another wonderful watercolor design we found, this time from an Etsy designer who has a superb 5-star rating with many reviews. Bold design and artistic rendering jump off the invite to provide a well rounded stationery suite. This listing is for a DIY printable wedding invitation and rsvp card that you can print yourself or send to a professional printer.
Format: Digital JPEG or PDF
Dimensions: Invite – 5 x 7 inches, RSVP/Detail/Thank You – 3.5 x 5 inches, Favor Tag – 2 x 2 inches
6. Laser Cut Sunflower Wedding Invite
by FunPaperWood
(Note: this is for a digital printable file)
As far as sunflower invitations go, this pick from Etsy seller FunPaperWood is truly one-of-a-kind! The laser cut, sunflower, silhouettes make what is usually classed as ‘country’ flower feel really elegant and upscale, while the theatre inspired text face will make your guests feel like they are being invited to the event of the century! It should be noted that you can only purchase a digital file for this invite, meaning you’ll have to acquire your own cutting machine or pay a third party vendor to deal with that detail for you. A little extra work, but once you see the finished product you will be beyond happy you made the investment!
Format: Flat card
Dimensions: 5 x 7 inches
7. Watercolor Sunflowers Wedding Invitation Suite
by Etsy: nicolewhiddonstudio
(Note: this is for a digital printable file)
We just love the use of watercolor illustrations for wedding invitations. The soft edges and colors add sweet, romantic feel that just can’t fail and this watercolor sunflower invitation template by nicolewhiddonstudio is proof of that! This design is perfect for any summer wedding, whether it’s rustic, boho, or country themed and with the cost of printing in your control, this is a great choice for any budget!
Format: Flat card
Dimensions: 5 x 7 inches
8. Country Rustic Sunflower Wedding Invite
by Etsy: SoLovelyInvites
(Note: this is for a digital printable file)
This sunflower and red rose combo makes for a truly unique floral design that your guests will swear they’ve never seen before! It really is the perfect mix of traditional elegance and rustic country! This is another digital file purchase, which means you can personally dress them up to make them more upscale or sophisticated or go a bit more rustic and make them a perfect fit for your barn or outdoor ceremony – the choice is yours!
Format: Flat card
Dimensions: 5 x 7 inches
9. Sunflowers Wedding Invitation Set
by LuvaEvents
This beautifully vibrant wedding invitation set by Etsy seller LuvaEvents is absolutely breath-taking. We just love how the colors pop right off of the page and how the intricate details make the sunflowers look truly life-like! You can choose from an array of options that include not only the invitations, but a Save-the-Date, RSVP card, Details card, and even a wedding menu so guests can see exactly what awaits them on your big day! It really does have everything you need!
Format: Flat card
Dimensions: 5 x 7 inches
Envelopes: Included
10. Sunflowers, Peonies & Roses Wedding Invitation
These deep burgundy peonies are to die for and juxtaposed against the bright yellow sunflower in the middle makes them truly killer! You just can’t fault this pick. It’s equal parts elegant and rustic, sophisticated and down to earth, traditional and trendy. There is nothing not to love!
Format: Flat card
Dimensions: 5 x 7 inches
11. Vintage Sunflowers Wedding Invitation Suite
by Margo & Bees
UM…the gold detailing?! The vintage glam?! These are just so gorgeous. Your guests will truly feel like they are being invited to a glamorous event and will be more than happy to keep it hanging on their fridge long after the big day!
Format: Flat card
Invite Dimensions: 5 x 7 inches
Envelopes: Available
12. Camo Mason Jar with Sunflower Wedding Invite
If you looked ‘rustic wedding invitation’ up in the dictionary this design by RusticWeddings would be the sole entry. A mason jar at the foreground, autumnal ruffage in the background and of course, a singular sunflower that adds just the right amount of romanticism.
Format: Flat card
Dimensions: 5 x 7 inches
13. Dried Sunflowers Wedding Invitation
by cuteNtrendy
These dried sunflower wedding invitations are beyond sweet. Not only do the dried sunflowers add just the right amount of antique feel, the aged paper, perfectly paired rustic twine, and beautiful type face make this a truly unique find!
Sunflower Themed Wedding Inspiration
The three real weddings below are inspiring examples for how to use real sunflowers in your bouquets, as centerpieces, decor, or on your wedding cake. There are so many great ideas when it comes to using sunflowers on your wedding day.
- Sunflower filled wedding at Robinson Ranch Golf Club
- Backyard Farm Wedding with a ton of real sunflowers
- Shabby Chic wedding at Temecula Valley Estate
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