Tips for Designing a Sustainable, Eco-Friendly, and Green Wedding
When celebrating your big day, the words eco-friendly and sustainable are blooming louder than ever, and we love to see it! In our quest to be kind to Mother Earth at Cascade Floral Wholesale, we think infusing a green touch into your wedding or event is 100 percent the way to go — and we have everything you need to make it easy, fun, and gorgeous. From using vibrant potted plants and wildflowers to diligent decor strategies, here are some savvy green tips to make your celebration beautifully sustainable.
Bring the Color with Potted Flower Power
Consider using potted flowering plants like African violets, azaleas, anthuriums, and orchids in your wedding decor. These colorful beauties bring an instant splash of life to any venue and have an excellent advantage — they live long after the last dance! Place them strategically around your venue for a lush, vibrant feel. You can cluster different varieties together for a textured, layered look or use large, individual plants as focal points. You can also suspend them from wedding arches and pergolas for height and visual interest.
Embrace the Elegance of Green Plants
For elegance, incorporate green plants like pothos, umbrella trees, maidenhair ferns, English ivy, and springeri into your decor. These aren’t just plants; they’re an organically beautiful statement of your commitment to sustainability. Hang pothos in delicate cascades around doorways or behind the head table. Maidenhair ferns can create soft, feathery table centerpieces, while umbrella trees make perfect corner decorations, offering a sculptural green presence. These greens not only decorate but also purify the air — double win!
Wild About Wildflowers
If you want to incorporate cut flowers into your decor, embrace the wild charm of nature with wildflowers in your floral arrangements. Flowers like Queen Anne’s lace, solidago, mint, and thistle provide a rustic and romantic feel, perfect for that meadow-like vibe that’s all over Instagram. Arrange them in loose, flowing bouquets with statement blooms or centerpieces that look freshly picked from a field. The vibe is perfect for a green wedding!
Rethink, Reuse, Recycle
A minimalist approach to your event decor can highlight the natural beauty of your venue and decorations. Use larger items to make a statement, like big potted plants or a single dramatic wedding arch made of greenery and flowers. Just remember, minimalist doesn’t have to mean less! It’s all about the editing. Also, incorporate recycled or upcycled elements wherever possible. Think beyond the plants — use recycled glass for vases, upcycled wood for signs, and vintage lace for anchoring plant-filled table runners. Each element tells a story of sustainability and adds a unique, personal touch to your decor.
Potted Plant Favors
Let’s talk favors! Give your guests a green gift to remember the day by — potted succulents. These little plants are hardy, easy to care for, and can be a sweet reminder of your celebration. Customize the pots with your wedding date or a simple thank you to add that personal touch. Plus, they’re guaranteed to find a sunny spot in your guests’ homes or offices post-celebration.
At Cascade Floral Wholesale, hosting a green wedding or event is not just a trend — it’s a testament to a lifestyle that loves and respects nature’s gifts. By choosing sustainable practices, you’re creating a magical day filled with joy and doing your part to protect the environment for future celebrations. So, let’s raise our glass (of organic bubbly, of course) to love, sustainability, and a greener tomorrow! Cheers to new beginnings that contribute to our planet’s well-being.