Love succulents, cacti and moss? We do too!

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Today we're fawning over a wedding trend that we've been watching for quite a while - terrarium wedding décor. Whether you're already on board the terrarium bandwagon, or secretly hoping that we'll explain what a terrarium is, you're in luck! These gorgeous little vessels are essentially glass containers that create the perfect micro-climate for growing plants like cacti, succulents, air plants and moss, and you'll be amazed how many ways you can incorporate them into your big day! So we've gathered the best terrarium wedding ideas around to get your creative juices flowing!

When it comes to terrarium wedding décor, the options are endless! You can fill them with your favorite fresh, faux or dried blooms, lush greenery such as moss and ferns or even place mini cacti or succulents inside. Large terrariums make for great centerpieces, while smaller ones with lightweight air plants are perfect for wedding favors. You can work with your florist to create the perfect terrarium or, if you're up for it, tackle them on your own as a DIY project. The good news is, if you choose to go with cacti or succulents in your terrariums, they will last long after the wedding is over!

Terrarium Wedding Ideas

Fill these fun vessels with your favourite blooms or succulents and cacti, or even a mix of both!

Pop in some fine string lights or battery candles for a centrepiece with a romantic glow.

Terrarium escort cards The Social Rose, Designer Events | Photo by Alicia Thurston Photography via Wed Luxe

Terrariums make excellent escort card-holders which guests can then take home as a wedding favour!

You can use terrariums to display your table numbers too! Add pebbles, clay, moss, sand, shells, geodes or faux snow for added impact.

Photo by Let’s Frolic Together via Junebug Weddings

One couple had a DIY terrarium favour station so their guests could make their own. How adorable is that?!

Place a mini terrarium atop your cake for a truly unique wedding cake topper!

We love the idea of using a terrarium as a ring box. This would be such a gorgeous wedding keepsake.

How epic is this table plan made up of lots of beautiful terrariums? Massive heart eyes!

Tips for Creating your own Terrarium Wedding Decor

You can find all kinds of terrariums at stores like Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, TK Maxx, and Homesense, as well as your local garden centre and even at Penneys or Primark. Etsy has a fantastic selection too.
There are lots of great terrarium workshops for anyone who wants to go the DIY route. Check out Wildbird Studios, The Plant Store and London Terrariums.
If you're not placing fresh flowers in your terrarium, they can be prepped a few days before the wedding. They need very little maintenance, just a well-lit spot.
For a round table, collect a few terrariums in different sizes to place in a cluster at the centre. For long tables, you can line them up down the middle.
We've shown you geometric-style terrariums here, but you can play around with other glassware such as old chemists jars, cookie jars or even jam jars too.
Want to leave it to the experts? We don't blame you! Check out our hand-picked selection of recommended florists in Ireland to find someone who can do the heavy lifting for you.