Winter Wedding Idea: Succulents

I’ve noticed more and more brides using plants in addition to cut flowers in their weddings and, in particular, succulents. I love these hardy indoor/outdoor plants – their unique textures, colors and shapes add visual interest, especially to a winter wedding.

Here are some 5 ways to incorporate them into your wedding day:

1. Bridal Bouquet

Switch out traditional blooms for this eye-catching combination of mossy green, dusty blue and grey succulents with cream berries created by A Touch of Succulents. Repot the plants from the bridal bouquet into a permanent container and place around your home to enjoy as you start your married life together.

2. Table Centerpieces

Make a statement with a beautiful centerpieces and or table number holder filled with lovely succulents.

 3. Guest Favors

Your guests will love taking home these rustic little gifts that will last long after the party is over.

 4. Boutonnière

Dress up the men to0 with a handsome boutonniere made from colorful succulents.

5. Cake Decorations

These flowers make a big impact on a simple cake.

 Bonus Idea – Guest Book

And here’s my favorite – a vintage book filled with a beautiful arrangement and used as a guest book – love it!

Further reading:

• Check out this great tutorial from Christie at Mountain Side Bride  showing how to create little succulent favors.
• 26 more succulent arrangements on Wedding Wire.
• Succulent plant care instructions on Simply Succulents website.

Photograph sources:
Bridal Bouquet – Touch of Succulents; Centerpiece – Wedding Wire; Cork favor – Alissa Rose; Brown paper favor – Style Me Pretty; Boutonniere and cake – Stephanie Williams Photography