Project Wedding Blog

By: Tracy of Recycled Bride

Want eco-friendly floral alternatives that dazzle and delight? Luscious succulent plants are one of 2010’s hottest trends for wedding bouquets and décor!

Succulents are an eco-friendly alternative to cut flowers, which are often grown with pesticides and imported from South America and China. They can be used anywhere you’d normally use flowers – in centerpieces, decorations, bouquets, wedding favors – even your hair!

Succulents are usually less expensive than cut flowers, and they can live for many years with minimal care. You or your guests can take them home and plant them as a memento of your special day.

These hearty little plants can also be arranged before your wedding, so if you’re DIY-savvy you can make your own succulent centerpieces or favors and save a bundle on your floral bill.

Many innovative florists and event designers, like Los Angeles-based Succulent Love, eschew cut flowers entirely in favor of the organic, lush look of succulents.

And the very best part is that you don’t have to sacrifice style to go green. These plants come in a variety of colors and shapes, and lend a sophisticated and modern touch to any wedding or event.

Recycle Bride is the site to buy and sell gently used wedding items and find everything green for your wedding day.

Tags: green weddings, succulents.

If you’d like a lovely rose bouquet like this and think it will cost a fortune — you are in for a happy awakening! This stunning arrangement costs $12 … plus the ribbon. See our complete tutorial here. Happy weekend!

Image courtesy: Chelsea Fuss

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Look around your house. Do you have any candle votive holders that have seen their last lighting? Don’t toss them out - instead - use them as a sweet place setting or centerpiece! See our full tutorial here!

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Who knew a bouquet created from Trader Joe’s shopping bags could be so lovely? I think this would be great for the rehearsal, a bridal shower or even a wedding — especially for you green brides!

BEFORE … AND AFTER!

Get the full tutorial from the brilliant hostess with the mostess!

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Carnations, they’re not just for thrifty flower arrangements anymore! I adore this table setting, featuring cute mini-carnations, for our Guide section. The total cost of the flowers? Just $10!

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I get very excited when we publish DIY projects I could do myself! I love this new centerpiece article and vases that double as table numbers. Everyone have a terrific weekend!

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Everywhere I went during bridal market in NY I kept hearing, “The trend is purple!” Purple bridesmaid dresses, purple flowers, purple sashes and purple cupcakes! I am in love with this orchid bouquet by The French Bouquet, as well as this array of purple arrangements, which could be DIY’d!

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I am really loving simple and unique floral arrangements - that I could actually assemble myself! Here are a few of my latest inspirations from the brilliant wedding and event planners, Details Details!

Image courtesies: Jimmy Cheng and Hoffman Photography

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The talented Kelly Oshiro sent me an email with the most adorable yellow wedding flowers I have seen in a long time! Kelly collaborated with photographer Tim Halberg for this shoot in celebration of her new blog, Santa Barbara Chic.

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Loving this modern wedding color palette of chartreuse green, cantaloupe, and accents of brown…

photos by Gaston Photography, Floral Design by Cori Cook

From Cori, the master floral designer behind this gorgeous wedding decor…

Beth’s Wedding was all about the details!  Details, Details, Details!  Her bridal bouquet was adorned with a piece of vintage lace from her mother’s wedding gown.  Her mother also hand-sewed a sixpence into the lace! She wanted her colors to “pop,” which we achieved by using limes, candles, willow branches, and plenty of shades of bright orange. The creativity of the vendors made a space that was traditional in nature chic and contemporary with the help of gorgeous linens, chair ties, and stylish florals.

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