The flowerless wedding
Weddings and flowers have long been known to be hand in hand. One of the largest parts of most budget breakdowns is indeed the flowers for the ceremony and reception. However you don’t have to use flowers and nowadays lots of brides are choosing to opt out of the typical flowery ceremony and reception. Not only does it save money but it’s one less thing to worry about and it’s also very “green” or eco-friendly as cut flowers are grown specifically for being cut flowers and that’s it. There are lots of alternatives to flowers that you can use and your wedding will still be beautiful and perfect.
Vines as a bouquet
Use vines to make a handheld bouquet for walking down the aisle. Vines are beautiful as a cascading bouquet because they show off the liveliness of the plant and naturally fall in a cascading manner making them the perfect choice for the effect. The green of the vines also looks stunning against the white dress of the bride and photographs well. There are some blooming vines you can use as well if you want a little extra color and some added flair besides the typical vine look.
Ivy for the arch
Use live ivy to cover the arch for the ceremony. You can have it grow over the arch prior to the wedding or take an existing ivy plant and hang or droop it over the entire arch. This looks great for outdoor weddings that are naturalistic as it blends in with the scenery and enhances the splendor and serene calmness of an outdoor ceremony.
Topiaries
Topiaries make great decorative items. Set in pots, small planters, even used as table decorations these magnificent plants can serve a multitude of purposes and when all is said and done you can even send them home with guests if you don’t want them all.
Landscape centrepieces
Use plants and herbs or vegetables to create a garden landscape centerpiece. You can create whatever kind of landscape piece you like so it’s fun to be a bit creative and play with your options. These can be full landscape gardens that guests can take home or ones you take home and plant in your backyard to start your own garden.