25+ Gorgeous Ways to Use Cherry Blossoms in Your Spring Wedding

While there are thousands of flowers to choose from, most brides decide to incorporate roses, hydrangeas, and orchids into their floral design; however, we love when couples select unique blossoms for their design scheme. While they may only bloom for a couple months out of the year, cherry blossoms are an absolutely jaw-dropping choice for your wedding. If they're not available and you can't imagine your big day without the look of cherry blossoms decorating your tables, ask your floral designer about faux cherry blossoms (as seen in this real wedding)! 

Cherry blossoms, known as "sakura" in Japanese, are a symbol of spring and renewal, which is a lovely sentiment for a wedding day! The trees, which offer short-lived blossoms that typically bloom in March and April, were first introduced to the United States in 1912 as a gift from Japan – and ever since, they've been a romantic addition to the country's landscape. For those couples lucky enough to live near them, the lush, flowering trees make for a wonderful site for an engagement shoot, day-of portraits, or even the backdrop of the wedding photos. 

Popular parks providing cherry blossom trees include: 

• Balboa Park in San Diego
• Branch Brook Park in Essex County, New Jersey
• Fairmount Park in Philadelphia
• Lake Balboa Park in Los Angeles
• Sakura Park in New York City
• Tidal Basin in Washington, DC.

Even if you don't live near rows of stunning cherry blossom trees, the flowers can certainly be incorporated into your wedding décor. Cherry blossom flowers can range in color from various shades of pink to white and ivory, so they fit beautifully within most wedding color palettes and look lovely as both ceremony décor and reception centerpieces. If they're out of season or unavailable, faux cherry blossoms are a wonderful alternative, as well as using a cherry blossom design motif on paper goods, your bridal gown, or even your wedding cake decorations!

Take a look at the images from real weddings below, all of which feature cherry blossoms. To see more from these celebrations, be sure to click on the link below each photo!

Photo by Tomas Skaringa of The Big Affair Photography; Planning & Design by Tessa Lyn Events; From Real Wedding: Ocean-View Ceremony + Elegant Reception with Cherry Blossom Theme

Photo by Tomas Skaringa of The Big Affair Photography; Planning & Design by Tessa Lyn Events; From Real Wedding: Ocean-View Ceremony + Elegant Reception with Cherry Blossom Theme

Photo by Jay Lawrence Goldman Photography; From Real Wedding: Elegant White + Lavender Ballroom Wedding with Cherry Blossom Trees

Photo by Laurie Bailey Photography; Planning & Design by Tessa Lyn Events; From Real Wedding: Wedding with Rich, Romantic Décor at Luxury Hotel in Beverly Hills

Photo by Amy Anaiz Photography; From Real Wedding: Luxe Wedding of NFL Player Tahir Whitehead at Elegant Castle Venue

Photo by John & Joseph Photography; From Real Wedding: Opulent Same-Sex Wedding Ceremony & Reception in San Diego, CA

Photo by Christine Bentley Photography; From Real Wedding: Pastel Pink + Purple Celebration at The Resort at Pelican Hill

Photo by Amy Anaiz Photography; From Real Wedding: Luxe Wedding of NFL Player Tahir Whitehead at Elegant Castle Venue

Photo by Maya Myers Photography; From Real Wedding: Sleek + Contemporary Wedding with Jewish Traditions in New York

Photo by Laurie Bailey Photography; Linens by Luxe Linen; Planning & Design by Tessa Lyn Events; From Real Wedding: Elegant All-White Wedding with Modern Details at Luxe Bel-Air Hotel

Photo by Maya Myers Photography; From Real Wedding: Classic Traditional Ceremony + Striking Reception in New York City

Photo by Michael Falco for Christian Oth Studio; From Real Wedding: Formal Manhattan Wedding with Opulent Ballroom Décor

Photo by Lin & Jirsa Photography; From Real Wedding: An Enchanted Garden Ceremony & Fairy-Tale Wedding Reception

Photo by Rene Zadori Photography; Floral & Event Design by Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle and Design; From Real Wedding: Opulent Wedding with Classic Winter-White Color Scheme

Photo by Roey Yohai Studios; From Real Wedding: Romantic Wedding with Unique Florals & "Mad Men" Vibe in New York

Photo by Tomas Skaringa of The Big Affair Photography; Planning & Design by Tessa Lyn Events; From Real Wedding: Ocean-View Ceremony + Elegant Reception with Cherry Blossom Theme

Photo by Chris Bailey Photography; Planning & Design by Ann Whittington Events; From Real Wedding: Gospel Choir Surprises Couple at Hotel Wedding in Houston's Museum District

Photo by Studio Avantgarda; From Real Wedding: Traditional Indian Ceremony + Opulent Reception in Florida

Photo by Tomas Skaringa of The Big Affair Photography; Planning & Design by Tessa Lyn Events; From Real Wedding: Ocean-View Ceremony + Elegant Reception with Cherry Blossom Theme

Photo by Christine Bentley Photography; From Real Wedding: Real Housewives of Orange County: Tamra Barney's California Wedding

Photo by Berit Bizjak Photography; From Real Wedding: Sophisticated Wedding with Organic, Elegant Theme at Estate in NJ

Photo by Jay Lawrence Goldman Photography; From Real Wedding: Elegant White + Lavender Ballroom Wedding with Cherry Blossom Trees

Photo by Jacqui Cole Photography; From Real Wedding: Timeless, Luxury Wedding with Personalized Details in Austin, Texas

Photo by Ralph Raphael; From Real Wedding: Spring Hotel Wedding with Soft, Pastel Color Palette in Florida

Photo by Rene Zadori Photography; Floral & Event Design by Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle and Design; From Real Wedding: Opulent Wedding with Classic Winter-White Color Scheme

Photo by Berit Bizjak Photography; From Real Wedding: Tented Backyard Wedding with Equestrian Details at a Family Farm

Photo by Jay Lawrence Goldman Photography; From Real Wedding: Elegant White + Lavender Ballroom Wedding with Cherry Blossom Trees

Photo by Tomas Skaringa of The Big Affair Photography; Planning & Design by Tessa Lyn Events; From Real Wedding: Ocean-View Ceremony + Elegant Reception with Cherry Blossom Theme

Photo by Amy Anaiz Photography; From Real Wedding: Luxe Wedding of NFL Player Tahir Whitehead at Elegant Castle Venue

Photo by Rene Zadori Photography; Floral & Event Design by Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle and Design; From Real Wedding: Opulent Wedding with Classic Winter-White Color Scheme