A few factors that make flowers eco-friendly is if they're watered efficiently and aren't treated with pesticides. Eco-friendly brides must also consider how far the arrangements will have to travel, as well as the packaging and materials that might be required for the arrangements. In this age of heightened environmental consciousness, many brides are turning to florists that offer eco-friendly flowers or taking on the task themselves. Here are 10 inspirations for creative, lovely and eco-friendly floral arrangements.
10: Locally Grown Flowers
Often, it's not the flower itself but the gas-guzzling delivery truck or plane that comes with a heavy carbon footprint. Flowers imported from Bali might seem exotic, but they have to be shipped an awfully long way to be center stage at your wedding (unless you're one of the lucky people who lives in Bali, of course). Choose instead to feature locally grown flowers in your bouquet and centerpieces. For example, spring nuptials in Wisconsin can incorporate colorful, elegant options such as tulips, daffodils, cherry blossoms and peonies, according to the experts at Martha Stewart Weddings.
Read the other 9 Ways to Have Green Wedding Flowers here: http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/weddings/10-eco-friendly-floral-arrangements2.htm
Hoyt, Alia. "10 Eco-friendly Floral Arrangements" 27 May 2010. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/weddings/10-eco-friendly-floral-arrangements.htm> 18 June 2012.
