Going Green with Desert Plants: Using Sustainable Floral Arrangements for Your Wedding
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Going Green with Desert Plants: Using Sustainable Floral Arrangements for Your Wedding

Updated: Oct 2, 2023



A wedding is a special day to remember for a lifetime, and the floral arrangements are an important part of making that day perfect. From the bride's bouquet to the centerpieces on the reception tables, flowers help to set the tone and create a beautiful atmosphere. One way to make your wedding day even more special is to incorporate sustainable, desert plants into your floral arrangements. Not only will this add a unique touch, it will also help reduce your carbon footprint.

There are many benefits to using cactus and other desert plants in your arrangements. For one, they are extremely low-maintenance. These hardy plants can survive in harsh conditions, which means they require very little water and care. Another benefit of using desert plants is that they are often more affordable than traditional floral arrangements. This is because cactus and other desert plants are widely available and easy to find. You can even find them growing wild in some parts of the world. (Like Tucson!)

Choosing cactus and desert plants for your wedding floral arrangements is a great way to be eco-conscious. Cactus and desert plants are often overlooked as being beautiful, but they can actually make for very stylish and unique arrangements. These hardy plants can survive in harsh conditions, which means they require very little water and care. This makes them a great choice for eco-conscious couples who want to reduce their carbon footprint.



Cactus and desert plants are often overlooked as being beautiful, but they can actually make for very stylish and unique arrangements. If you are looking for a more unique and sustainable option for your wedding floral arrangements, cactus and desert plants are a great choice. Plus, cactus and desert plants are often more affordable than traditional floral arrangements. So, if you are on a budget, this is a great option for a cost conscious event. Try using any of the following succulents


  • Burro's Tail (sedum morganianum) ...

  • Crown of Thorns (euphorbia milii) ...

  • Flaming Katy (kalanchoe blossfeldiana) ...

  • Aloe Vera (aloe vera) ...

  • Panda Plant (kalanchoe tomentosa) ...

  • Pincushion Cactus (mammillaria crinita) ...

  • Roseum (sedum spurium)

  • String of Pearls (senecio rowleyanus) ...

  • Zebra Cactus (haworthia fasciata) ...

Using re-purposed items and vases for the arrangements. If you are looking for a more unique and sustainable option for your wedding floral arrangements, cactus and desert plants are a great choice. But why stop there? You can also use re-purposed items and vases to add an extra touch of uniqueness to your arrangements. For example, instead of using traditional vases, you could use mason jars, tea pots, or even old coffee mugs. You can also get creative with the type of container you use. Get a bit rustic with some burlap or lace wrapped around a plain white vase. Or go for something more modern with some geometric shapes.



The options are endless when it comes to using re-purposed items and vases for your wedding floral arrangements. So get creative and have fun with it! Not only is using re-purposed items and vases more unique, it's also more sustainable. By using items that would otherwise be thrown away, you are helping to reduce your carbon footprint. And that's a good thing!

Not only are they eco-friendly, they are also stylish and unique. And, if you are on a budget, cactus and desert plants are often more affordable than traditional floral arrangements.



So, if you are looking for a way to be more sustainable and save money, cactus and desert plants are a great option for your wedding floral arrangements. Try Atelier LaFleure (https://www.lafleurevents.com/weddingplanningfloral) for quality arrangements that utilize everything we mentioned in this post. Don't forget to mention Laughing Dog!


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