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As sustainability continues to be at the forefront of many couples wedding plans, today I thought we’d take a look at some of the ways to create an eco friendly bouquet.
What’s an Eco-Friendly Bouquet?
Eco-friendly bouquets are made up of flowers that are grown with sustainable practices. They can be made with flowers that are locally sourced or grown in your own backyard.
There are many benefits to eco-friendly bouquets. They use less water, they require fewer pesticides, and they don’t release harmful greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Other options for an eco-friendly bouquet could include ditching flowers altogether in favour of a broach bouquet or paper flowers. Both of these allow you to keep the bouquet after the wedding.
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There are a Lot of Amazing Eco Friendly Bouquet Ideas Out There!
Some eco-friendly bouquet ideas are:
Bouquets made from material flowers – Use old or second-hand clothes to give them a new lease of life.
Bouquets made of recycled wrapping paper – So much wrapping paper goes to waste each year, using it to make a bouquet is a great way to make an eco friendly bouquet. If you buy new paper to make a bouquet avoid glitter and foil elements as these can’t be recycled.
Bouquets made of recycled tins and jars – Okay, so this one does sound a little bit bonkers but it could definitely work.
Lanterns instead of bouquets – I’ve seen this a lot recently, bridesmaids carrying lanterns with candles in, instead of bouquets.
Bouquets that are made out of natural materials like berries, leaves, and twigs – Using natural materials, especially those that you can source locally is a great way to make your bouquet more sustainable.
Succulents – Don’t need much water, easy to grow and can be used any time of year.
Bouquet Made From Homegrown Wildflowers – This is a great sustainable choice as the flowers won’t have travelled meaning a significantly reduced carbon footprint.
Bouquet Made From Broaches – Can be dismantled and reused or kept forever, the choice is yours
Carry A Single Flower or Stem – Carrying a single flower such as a rose or sunflowers can look amazing and classy, plus it’s super sustainable and budget-friendly. This could be carried as it is or in a glass jar or vase.
How to Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Bouquets
Do you want to make your own bouquet of flowers?
Making bouquets is not as difficult as it may seem. You can use any type of flowers, but if you are looking for an eco-friendly bouquet, then consider using succulents or herbs.
Succulents are an excellent choice for a bouquet because they are hardy plants that require less water and maintenance than other plants. They also have a variety of colours and shapes which will give your bouquet a more unique look. Succulents could remain potted to help reduce waste.
You could also consider growing your own flowers although you’d need to bear in mind things like seasonality and making sure the flowers would be in bloom when you plan to get married.
For a paper flower bouquet, you could choose to make it from the pages of a favourite book. The books could be sourced from a second-hand store to make sure this is a totally sustainable choice.
This could be a fun activity to do one evening with your bridesmaids, or you could hire someone to make the bouquet for you.
With a brooch bouquet, brides often source their broaches from a variety of places, including thrift stores, second-hand jewellery stores and family members. Sticking it together can be tricky but the end product is worth it.
When making your eco-friendly bouquet, you’ll also need to consider the other materials you use to ensure that it’s sustainable. Flower bouquets can be tied with paper and twine rather than plastic.
You’ll also want to consider the other flowers in your wedding, such as bridesmaids bouquets, flowers being given as thank you gifts and buttonholes for the groom and other important guests.
However you choose to make your bouquet, these eco friendly bouquet ideas are sure to give you plenty to think about.