Think Green!
As a green-living aficionado, nature and its beautiful flowers are an element that you can readily appreciate. But while stopping to smell the roses might be your idea of enjoying all that the Earth has to offer, plucking them to be a part of your wedding day floral decorations is another story.But there is a way to save your floral friends: Modern day approaches include a number of options that will allow you to keep your green efforts intact and make your wedding a blooming one.
Selecting a Florist with a True Green Thumb
There are plenty of floral gurus who understand the importance of selecting the right blooms to be featured in your wedding day bouquets and arrangements. The best way to do this is to start by searching for local farmers who harvest organic flowers.Finding these vendors in your area will lead you to someone who can also help you put them together, if a green thumb is not your specialty. You may also check out The Organic Pages Online to find a local florist who can beautifully arrange your blossoms.These professionals know that you want pesticide-free petals and flowers that are not sprayed with harmful chemicals, like an artificial scent, that mask the natural smell of your blooms.
Other Floral Options
If you would like to nix flowers altogether, then consider silk ones. They can sometimes be pricey, but the bonus is you are preserving real flowers and you can also send guests home with one of your gorgeous arrangements.For brides and grooms who will be using live flowers and plants, they may want to think about potting their standing arrangements. That way the shrubs and blooms can be replanted in a park (with permission!) or even in their backyard.
Pass Along Your Flowers
When your big day is over, send guests home with arrangements or donate them to a hospital or assisted-living center. You'll find peace in knowing someone else is able to take pleasure in the plant life that adorned your big day. What a perfect way to recycle!And once the honeymoon is done, plan a day for the two of you to go and plant a tree in a park. It will be a romantic occasion for you to enjoy as husband and wife, and you will be giving back to the Earth you love so much!
