What are eco-friendly wedding flowers?
The extensive transportation and resource-intensive cultivation of florals for weddings contribute significantly to the environmental impact, prompting a growing interest in eco-friendly alternatives and sustainable floral practices.
Holley Simmons is a florist and owner of She Loves Me. She explained, “I don’t think people realize how much time and work goes into wedding flowers. At the end of the night, the last thing you want to do is load your van back up, unload them again somewhere else.”
Couples are increasingly drawn to environmental consciousness in their weddings, recognizing the significance of reducing their ecological footprint on their special day.
Opting for eco-friendly choices, particularly in floral arrangements, reflects a commitment to sustainable practices. By choosing locally sourced and seasonal flowers, couples not only support local growers but also minimize the carbon emissions associated with long-distance transportation. Furthermore, embracing eco-conscious florals aligns the beauty of the celebration with a broader commitment to preserving the natural world, creating a meaningful and aesthetically pleasing connection between love and environmental responsibility.
Couples aren’t the only ones thinking about ways to host a more Earth-friendly wedding, researchers and academics are too. A report from Syracuse University stated, “By considering the most expensive components of a ceremony and reception, betrothed couples can opt for less wasteful choices—physically and financially—that may even save money in the end.”
What do experts say about having eco-friendly wedding flowers?
Here are 4 ways Syracuse University advises couples to make the floral offerings at their wedding more environmentally conscious.
Reuse bridal bouquets as table centerpieces to cut down on the volume of greenery used for décor.
Work with a florist to coordinate reusing arrangements from another ceremony or event happening during the same week.
Feature potted plants instead of bouquets as table centerpieces, which can be taken home and planted instead of thrown away.
Send bouquets after the reception to assisted living facilities, hospitals, or places of worship
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