Bouquets of eco-dreams

Bouquets and weddings go hand in hand- whether it’s for the brides and bridesmaids ornate handheld or ostentatious centrepieces to adorn the halls of the grand event, bouquet of flowers are ever present and in abundance too.

Factually weddings are one of the largest consumers and indirectly drivers of cut flowers industry.  Depending on the grandeur of event, flowers can be consumed as decor of the event by the tonnes; which end up costing the happy couple thousands of dollars at a time and at the same time, irreversible damage through the flower farming use of toxic pesticides and emission producing transportation. The toxic chemicals used will seep into the soil and water and from your flowers into the air they breathe inside your home, thereby silently raining death through its beauty.

The most common eco and healthier solutions are substituting conventional fresh cut flowers for the use of organic silk flowers or organic/sustainably grown flowers. But there are still alternatives to the two aforementioned ones.

Organic silk flowers are artificial man-made flowers. Don’t mistaken these for being cheap looking ones that will degrade the stateliness of your wedding or go light on the wallet because these won’t. There is beautifully hand sewn ones that mimic the soft tender beauty of real flowers. In fact some even come scent with the scent of real flowers. Etsy has some nice ones you can consider

But if artificial flowers aren’t your cup of tea and you love authenticity then organic flowers would be your thing. But there are many misleading representation of what is organic or sustainable so look out for a VeriFlora Certified label on fresh cut flowers and potted plants, because it will let know you are buying products that meet America's most comprehensive sustainability standard.

Alternatively, you could consider using natural materials such as Kimberly Aurora of Romantic Flowers does with her beautiful handmade bouquets. Amongst the diversified natural elements she uses in her creation are shells, silk ribbons, feathers and pinecones. Her creations are absolutely breathtaking and unique – no two are ever alike. She even makes matching bridal hairpieces and the best part is, they are at affordable prices. I would describe her bouquets to be romantic and dreamlike. Definitely my cup of tea and something I’m considering incorporating into my own wedding.