June is Rose Month and August is Romance Month, which means there is no better time to lean into the trend sweeping the nation — cherry-coded! With brands embracing the cherry, strawberry, and other fruit emblems into clothing, kitchenware, tech accessories, and, naturally, home decor, it just makes sense that cherry-coded and fruit-themes are making their way into events. From bridal showers to bachelorette parties and even the wedding day itself, Flora D’ Amore is diving deep into this cherry red vibe. Whether you’re planning a summer soirée or a full wedding weekend, embracing this fruit-forward flair is undeniably fun, bold, and chic.
What Is Cherry Coded?
The term “cherry coded” refers to the trend of incorporating that distinct cherry red hue into decor, fashion, and beauty. The bold and romantic qualities of cherries and other red fruits are especially appealing for brides-to-be as they plan their weddings, bachelorette parties, bridal showers, and more. While invitations with a cherry vibe and crimson red clothing set the tone for a cherry-coded soiree, that’s only the beginning. At its core, cherry-coded is all about expressing confidence!
Rich Red Flowers & Arrangements
The best way to bring in these deep red and cherry tones is through fresh red flowers. From moody red roses (Happy Red Rose Month, June!) and sweet anemones to rich red anthuriums and dark dahlias, endless blooms fit the criteria for cherry-coded events. Incorporate these scarlet-hued blooms into bouquets, centerpieces, ceremony arches, or wearable floral accessories like boutonnieres or corsages. Pairing these florals with lush greenery or pops of white or blush pink can help balance the bold tones with some softness while keeping things romantic. There’s nothing quite like a bold red floral moment.
Styling Fresh Fruits
While red flowers are a start, these wild cherry arrangements still need some finishing touches. We absolutely love the trend of incorporating fresh fruits into floral displays, especially for a red fruit-themed event. Strategically placed cherries, strawberries, and raspberries will bring any centerpiece or accent design to life. Red fruits add texture, color, and a juicy little twist that makes everything feel a bit more fun, unexpected, and 100% on-brand.
Delicious Desserts & Signature Cocktails
Staying on the topic of delicious red fruits, a cherry-coded event must have a stunning display of red-fruit desserts and fun signature cocktails or mocktails. This could be as simple as cherries or strawberries floating in your favorite Prosecco or cherry wine, or as intricate as specialty martinis or mocktails made with fresh fruit, herbs, or even chocolate. For desserts, go for mini cherry pies, strawberry tarts, or red velvet cupcakes with (you guessed it) a cherry on top! Sweet, scrumptious, and totally photo-worthy.
Fun Decor & Sweet Favors
Cherry-coded and red fruit themes are fun, flirty, feminine, fresh, and fabulous. There are so many sweet ways to bring this energy into event decor, such as candles, glassware, linens, balloons, and party favors. While color is a big part of the picture, add luxe textures with satin, lace, and velvet fabrics for bows and other accessories to complement all the rich red hues and blooms. Finally, don’t forget the cherry-coded favors, like cherry lip gloss or sweet, tiny jars of cherry jam. Yum!
For more cherry red inspiration or to bring your event to life, connect with the experts at Flora D’ Amore.
