Let Your Love GROW…Go GREEN for Your Wedding - Article Provided By: Beier’s Greenhouse
Every bride envisions masses of beautiful flowers at their wedding. However, few know there is an easy, cost efficient and long lasting option. Leave cut flowers behind and reap the benefits of live plants at your wedding.
Using plants at your wedding is a great way to stay within your flower budget. Have a green thumb? Save even more by growing plants yourself. Or save time as a busy bride and see what services your local greenhouses offer.
When you buy clothes, or anything of value, you think about the extended life of the purchase. So why wouldn’t you do the same thing with your wedding flowers? Artificial flowers can’t compare to live flowers’ beauty and fragrance. Cut flowers are expensive and last only for the day or two. However, live plants last for much longer and aid in a healthier earth when planted.
You can put a potted plant almost anywhere you’d put a vase arrangement. Plants can be put in desired location and used for days. They will stay fresh and beautiful with the correct watering. The same plants can be used at the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception and your gift opening. All plants transport easily. Plus, later you can enjoy them in your home, outdoor deck, or patio for the whole summer! Many plants can be brought in and kept over the winter months to add color to your home.
Plants at your wedding will more than likely serve a decorative purpose for the ceremony or reception. The beauty of your venue will not be forgotten, but captured in your photos. Blooming plants will be an elegant and natural touch for your photos.
Enjoy your plants for your wedding day and longer. Take your plants home or send them home with your guests. Living plants make great mementos of your day and will remind you and your guests of the growing love between you and your husband.
In addition to the benefits listed above, plants are also versatile and offer endless possibilities. Plants are available in many colors and varieties making it easy to match your wedding colors or have a white extravaganza. When picking your flowers, choose from available plants that will bloom at the same time as your wedding. Below are some suggested varieties:
Black Eyed Susan Campanula Columbine Coneflowers - Cosmos Dahlia Daisy Daylily - Delphinium Foxglove Geranium Gerbera Daisy - Gladiola Hyacinth Hydrangea Iris - Jasmine Lavender Lilacs Lily - Lily of the Valley Marigolds Mums Orchids - Pansies Peony Roses Snapdragons - Stock Sunflower Tulips Veronica - Violas Zinnias Herbs - Ideas for integrating plants into your wedding:
Centerpieces are the most popular use of plants at weddings. Making centerpieces offers a great opportunity to spend some time with your bridesmaids. Find cute containers and fill them with small plants. Use one large pot at a table or multiple small pots.
These are really cute with small pots containing herbs. Use lavender, basil or rosemary for these to pleasure your guest’s senses. Use a wooden stake to put each guests or each couples names in the pots. When the night is over, your guests can take them home.
Place pots at the entrance of the church. Hang small baskets at the end of pews or put small potted plants at the end of the pews. Decorate the alter with beautiful baskets and arrangements.
Plants can be used anywhere at the reception. For an outside wedding, Display beautiful lush hanging baskets from the tent or from shepherd’s hooks. Potted arrangements can be used at an inside venue for centerpieces or displayed around your reception area whether inside or outside. Decorate the cake table and gift table with plants. |
