Foliage has become almost as covetable as flowers for giving your wedding decor a romantic, modern feel. Fresh and simple, herb and greenery wedding styling is a contemporary take on boho or rustic wedding decoration. Taking a pared-back approach, this wedding trend utilises budget-friendly and naturally beautiful herbs, plants and greenery such as ferns, eucalyptus, lambs ear, lavender, sage, boxwood, ivy, rosemary, thyme, succulents and air plants. To inspire you, we've gathered our favourite ways to use herb and greenery wedding decor ideas for your own big day.
Ceremony Decor & Backdrops
Add a hint of simple, less is more romance to your wedding ceremony decor with a minimal greenery or herb wedding backdrop. This may be the perfect option to choose when you are unsure about mixing colour palettes with the ceremony venue. We can ensure, candlelight and foliage is a match made in decor heaven that promises to complement any venue. Amp up this look with a cute wall hanging amongst your greenery or lining your aisle with potted plants, hanging greenery from your chairs and of course plentiful of candles. Why not consider repurposing the decor as a photo booth backdrop or perhaps for your wedding cake display?
Dreamy Greenery Bridal Bouquets
Go green and opt for a bouquet laden with greenery. For a truly modern look, you could stick with an all-foliage bouquet, or for something a little more pretty, ask your florist to add in a small selection of complementary flowers for the bridal bouquet, and keep your bridesmaid bouquets and boutonnières more pared-back. We've got a whole feature on greenery bouquets that are bursting with inspiration - you'll find it here.
Chair Decor Ideas
Ideal for you and your partner's chairs, or as ceremony chair decor, greenery or herbs make for impactful yet budget-friendly chair decorations. You can either keep this look simple with ferns or eucalyptus garlands or add cute chair signage and ribbons.
Overflowing Foliage for Table Centrepieces
In keeping with your neutral wedding theme, and also bearing in mind, going fully foliage may be more cost-effective than florals, why not achieve that dramatic tablescape with draping garlands and tall extravagant centrepieces? If you're opting for round tables, ask your stylist for tall geometric stands with foliage arrangements, or dress up your venue's candelabras with an abundance of fresh ruscus? As for long trestle tables, achieve a luxurious look with a bursting-oversized running garland that drapes to the floor for extra dramatic lushness!
Greenery & Herbs For Table Decor
Forgo your traditional floral centrepieces in place of natural garlands (best used on long tables), potted plants or loose greenery in mismatched vessels. Again, this look is effortless and could be simply put together with the help of family or friends (who can even take them home to keep afterwards!). You could even complete your table decorations with glowing candles or hints of complementary copper. For a round table, add a rustic wood slice and surround your greenery with tapered candles and tea lights. Even just a sprig of rosemary or lavender with each napkin, adds a fresh and inexpensive touch to your contemporary rustic styling.
Decore Details & Favours
Finalise your natural wedding decor with little extras such as potted herb or succulent table plans (that can double as wedding favours), loose additional greenery on your signage and of course not forgetting the wedding cake decor! If your budget allows, mini potted plants or cacti can act as cute wedding favours, too!
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