6 Reasons to Use Sustainable Flowers for Your Palm Beach Wedding

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As we become more conscious of our impact on the world around us, many of us are opting to live more green. We are trying to do our part to reduce our impact; whether it be recycling, forgoing single use plastics, or composting our food waste.

If you are working towards making more eco-conscious decisions, rest assured that there are some great options for you to implement for your big day. Here are some examples of ways you can go “green” for your Palm Beach wedding:

Upcycling an heirloom ring into a contemporary setting
Printing invitations and envelopes on recycled paper
Colleting RSVPs electronically
Renting your wedding décor instead of buying new (linens, vases, china, etc.)
Repurposing ceremony flowers in reception

Specializing in Sustainable Flowers

Another wonderful way to “go green” on your wedding day is to use sustainable flowers in your floral design. Sustainable floristry is defined as using environmentally friendly ways to bring flowers from the farm to the customer. We are so lucky to have MIPB Family Member Why Not Wildflowers? here locally. They specialize in offering clients gorgeous, sustainable floral designs. Her approach is to “protect Mother Earth, the environment, and the people who harvest, design, and love them”.

1. Support Local Farmers

Did you know that 80% of cut flowers sold in the US are actually imported from other countries? Crazy, right! Making the decision to utilize sustainable flowers means you are directly supporting American flower farms. By sourcing local flowers, you are reducing your carbon footprint when it comes to transporting the stems. These are some wonderful benefits!

2. Using Seasonal Flowers

When selecting your wedding flowers, Why Not Wildflowers? recommends finding out what flowers are naturally blooming during the time of your event. Respecting the seasons and designing with flowers that are naturally available during that time is an easy and fun way to make a sustainable choice. Also consider utilizing local and native flowers in your design to really up that “green” factor.

3. Encourage Organic Farming

Much like organic produce, flower farms can elect to apply organic farming practices. This includes the elimination of chemicals and waste. Sadly, there is no limit on the amount of chemicals sprayed on imported flowers – such as fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides. Floral farms that follow these sustainable practices are producing healthier flowers for the Earth and the consumer.

4. More Colorful and Lasting Blooms

Working with domestic, sustainable flower farms means that your flowers are freshly harvested and immediately sent on to your florist. Less transit time means less chance for your flowers to be harmed along the way. Another perk is that flowers from domestic farms tend to be more colorful and last longer in Why Not Wildflowers? experience. Love that!

5. Reduce and Recycle

Why Not Wildflowers? and other florists that use sustainable practices focus on reducing waste and recycling when they can. Reducing waste can range from not using environmentally unfriendly foam, reusing décor, and transporting arrangements in the same boxes in which the flowers were shipped. For any dead blooms, florists can recycle them as compost or try to uniquely use them in a design. Creativity is key!

6. Donate Your Flowers

If you want your wedding flowers to have longevity, consider donating them to Petals with Purpose. This is an organization that collects, rearranges, and delivers event flowers to local hospitals and nursing homes. So instead of throwing away all your flowers at the end of the night, your wedding flowers to continue to bring happiness to those who need it.

If you are interested in having gorgeous arrangements that utilize sustainable flowers, contact Why Not Wildflowers? today! We are all looking for ways to be more eco-conscious and working with sustainable flowers on your wedding day is just one small way to reduce your impact on the world.