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4 Perfect Ways To Use Succulents In Your Wedding

Published July 25, 2015 · 1 min read · original post

4 Perfect Ways To Use Succulents In Your Wedding

Succulents are hot this year, and after coming off of last year’s obsession with everything burlap, it’s a welcome sight. They’re small, hardy and fascinatingly beautiful.  These elegant and long lasting plants are useful for anything from your bridal bouquet to your headpiece, the guest favors and the centerpieces.

Use succulents as a beautiful way to bring a natural look to the style and feel of your wedding day. Whether you mix it with classic decor to add a touch of modern or incorporate it into an outdoor affair to create a rustic vibe, these ideas will create a swoon-worthy affair filled with gorgeous details!

Following are a few ideas for how to include them in your wedding style.  But in case you’re wondering “How do succulents fit into my budget?” check out the prices: A variety case of 100 succulents goes for a mere $150. You can make everything below and still have budget leftover for … whatever you haven’t scratched off your list yet!

create simple centerpieces with a few succulents and candles

terracotta pots filled with little succulents make the perfect favor

this handsome groom's boutonniere is sleek with succulents

these succulents do double duty, first as centerpieces, then as windowboxes


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