Perhaps because Pantone has coined it Color of the Year, "greenery" is having a major moment in the wedding industry. Instead of blooming bouquets and ornate floral backdrops à la Kimye, more and more couples are opting for verdant assortments of eucalyptus, ferns, and various herbs to decorate their venues. According to a trends report released by Pinterest, the user search volume for "greenery weddings" on the platform has tripled in 2017.
The reasoning for this shift is a pragmatic one. The national average spending on wedding flowers in 2015 was $2,300, according to a survey by The Knot. This amounts to about 7% of the average total wedding cost. That's quite a sum to spend on something so perishable.
Greenery is a way more inexpensive and durable alternative. The lush and leafy presentation is incredibly photogenic, too — after all, green has long been considered the most relaxing color for your eyes.
We've pulled together 10 greenery wedding ideas to show you how a touch of nature can factor into different parts of your nuptials. Read on for more inspiring images that will render calla lilies and rose hedges so last year.
Wedding cakes don't necessarily have to be towering sensations that are basically statues with icing. A simple white cake — garnished with fine strands of herbs — makes an elegant statement. Rosemary and eucalyptus look amazing on white icing.
Who needs tablecloth weights when a ring of greenery will keep everything in place and enhance the look of cocktail-reception tables?
Let a lush leaf garland guide you down the aisle, and the extra scraps can be repurposed for dressing up the backs of the chairs.
Greenery also makes a lovely table runner, just piled up in a line. Hanging up air plants in different terrariums just adds to the wow factor.
Boutonnieres fashioned with leaves and succulents are easy and cost-effective.
Instead of using expendable all-floral centerpieces, create this more economical — but equally Instagram-friendly — alternative with added candles and a smattering of branches and leaves.
In the mood for a non-traditional bouquet? Put together a greenery-only bunch, like this bride did with ferns and eucalyptus. This flower alternative will stay fresh much longer — and will be equally photogenic.
A chuppah or arch can be the prettiest part of the ceremony — as well as the photo ops. Nothing defines this space more than some greenery cascading around the framework.
Weaving a bit of greenery into your updo will create a more understated and timeless bridal beauty look than, say, wearing a flower crown or a wreath.
Garlands are a great decor detail that easily adds a splash of nature to an otherwise plain design scheme, like pillars and tented ceilings.
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