Alternatives to Wedding Flowers

Recently, I’ve noticed a trend in alternative wedding flowers and wedding bouquets. It’s a great idea, especially since many flowers are notorious for not being eco-friendly. They carry a high carbon footprint from being shipped from overseas in heavy packaging, dyes/preservatives are added to increase shelf-life, and they are loaded with pesticides.

Why not do something different?

The Offbeat Bride has some great ideas including a gorgeous peacock feather bouquet and origami flowers. Princess Lasertron creates one-of-a-kind flower button bouquets that are witty and fun. Imagine throwing this in a vase for dinner party centerpiece, long after your wedding day?

A great alternative for reception centerpieces are custom wire topiaries by Living Art by Brenda. Guests can take home a topiary that would grow long after the party. She also does interesting bride and groom cake toppers. So cool!

Still not convinced? Go-local. Search out a flower farm in your area, the farmers market is a great resource and undoubtedly, they know of a florist that can arrange the exact bouquet you have in mind.