For the many brides who are opting to "green" their wedding celebration, there are a myriad of creative ways to pack a visual punch and still be eco friendly.The Eco-Fleur Wishing Tree (which could also be used as a centerpiece with wired on succulents, orchids, etc.) is bedecked with cards (printed on recycled paper with soy ink, of course) that guests write their good wishes on and hang on the tree.
This piece serves in lieu of the traditional sign-in book, which many brides pack away and never look at again. You can take the wishing cards and put them into an album with some candid shots taken at the reception for a fun and special memory. The natural Manzanita branch will last indefinitely.
Another great idea for the earth conscious bride is a centerpiece made with recycled materials, drought-tolerant plants (such as succulents, which can be taken home and replanted) found objects and discarded treasures.
Here we have a centerpiece in a square wood box filled with moss, river stones and succulents surrounding two joined pieces of dried grapevine from old vines. This can be kept as a home decor piece which will live indoors on a coffee table or outdoors on the patio for years.Soy candles could also be added to complete the ambiance!
