Hello, eco-conscious couples! Planning your dream wedding is exciting—and we’re here to help make it sustainably stunning. At Purple Orchid Weddings + Events, we’re dedicated to making every detail both beautiful and eco-friendly from the start. In this blog, we’ll explore sustainable wedding florals and share creative tips to reuse them after your celebration.
What are Sustainable Wedding Florals?
Sustainable wedding florals are thoughtfully sourced and designed arrangements.
At Purple Orchid Weddings + Events, we prioritize working with local flower farms who adhere to sustainable practices. This ensures that our floral designs not only look stunning, but also support our Maine economy.
Benefits of Sustainable Wedding Florals:
Reduced Environmental Impact: As a result of choosing sustainably grown flowers, you’re supporting eco-friendly farming practices.
Supporting Local Communities: By partnering with local flower farmers, you help strengthen Maine’s economy and promote ethical labor practices.
Unique and Seasonal Designs: Because sustainable florals often feature seasonal blooms, you’ll enjoy one-of-a-kind arrangements that reflect Maine’s natural beauty.
Reimagining Wedding Florals: Tips for Reuse
Although often discarded, wedding florals can still shine—here are creative ways to extend their beauty. To inspire you, here are some thoughtful ideas for reusing your wedding florals post-wedding day:
Donate to Hospitals or Nursing Homes:
After the celebration, thoughtfully donate your florals to hospitals or nursing homes to keep spreading joy and love.
Repurpose Into Home Decor:
Transform your wedding florals into beautiful home decor pieces. Dried flowers can be used to create bouquets or decorative arrangements that serve as cherished reminders of your special day.
Compost or Mulch:
After the festivities, consider composting or mulching your floral arrangements. Organic materials like flowers and greenery break down naturally, enriching the soil and returning nutrients to the earth.
Maine Wedding Florists
When it comes to sustainable florals, Maine offers many talented florists who also prioritize eco-conscious practices. From whimsical arrangements to elegant centerpieces, these floral artists bring beauty and sustainability together. Here are a few of our favorites:
- Bad Rabbit Flowers: A Maine-based florist dedicated to creativity and offering a range of locally sourced, seasonal flowers to create breathtaking arrangements. Whether you’re looking for whimsical wildflowers or elegant roses, Bad Rabbit Flowers has the expertise to bring your floral vision to life.
- Flora Fauna: Known for their whimsical and nature-inspired designs. Flora Fauna Finds specializes in using locally sourced flowers and foliage to create stunning arrangements that capture the essence of Maine.
- Flowers by Hoboken: With a focus on sustainability and seasonality, Flowers by Hoboken in Rockland, Maine offers a wide range of floral services, from custom wedding bouquets to event styling.
- Broadturn Farm: Located in Scarborough, Maine, Broadturn Farm is a certified organic flower farm. They handpick and carefully arrange exquisite flowers, offering couples a beautiful and eco-friendly option for wedding florals.
- Clo Floral: Portland-based Clo Floral creates sustainable, ethically sourced floral designs that reflect the natural beauty of the Maine coast. Their signature style blends organic textures, lush foliage, and delicate blooms to craft contemporary arrangements.
Let’s Create Your Sustainable Wedding Vision
At Purple Orchid Weddings + Events, we believe that sustainability and beauty can go hand in hand. No matter your aesthetic, whether you’re dreaming of a rustic-chic affair or a modern minimalist celebration, we’ll work with you to design floral arrangements that reflect your style and values. From start to finish, we’ll guide you through every detail—from bouquets and centerpieces to ceremony arches and tablescapes—bringing your vision to life in a way that honors the planet.
When you’re ready to start planning your sustainable wedding, reach out today to schedule a consultation. From there, we’ll embark on this eco-friendly journey together!
