By Lizzie Smithson

I have a confession to make: I have never loved flowers. I like getting them on celebratory occasions, of course. But, I have to admit, I’m loving the growing trend of botanical favors and decor.

Whether you want to send a ‘green’ message to your guests or you don’t want to pay big bucks for a florist, there are many unique ways to showcase plants within your wedding style.

Add Water Decor

Succulents in simple, DIY planters would make a beautiful statement in a loft or gallery wedding. You can personalize the base planters to fit within your color scheme or go neutral (as shown) to keep it simple.

These bubble vases would definitely make a statement at a museum or gallery wedding. I love how they show off simple buds! Keep it elegant and modern with a simple style or go quirky with the leg variations pictured below.

For a pair of bookworms, these creative planters would be an excellent centerpiece for an outdoor wedding (not quite sure how all that dirt is kept neatly in there)! You can also use some colorful magazines to add some extra punch.

Using a small tree as a table number would be an excellent idea for an eclectic or natural indoor wedding or a fun and laid-back outdoor wedding. I love the idea of clothes-pinning a table number to the top and you can easily tie-in this idea elsewhere by using the trees as decor for the dessert and gift tables.

Mixing up succulents with your cake platters on the dessert table instantly adds a modern, yet home-grown, touch to your decor.

Sweet minis would make a cute addition to a long, rectangular-style table reception…I feel if I was sitting in front of these beauties, I’d be enthralled by their simplicity. Who says you need a giant or loud centerpiece anyway?

Give’Em Something to Grow Favors

Succulents are everywhere. These square tins and lovely labels take a small, beautiful gift in a new direction. You can dress up your succulents within any theme with unique, small details.

I love the idea of dried flowers and a small candy in a tiny metal pot. You can personalize this idea with moss and a flower pick label, potpourri instead of flowers or a small plant in soil.

It seems that I fall a bit more in love with terrariums each time I see them. These terrarium light bulbs with a simple tag are fresh and inspiring. You can take the idea in an ornament direction or double the favors as place cards.

Photo One: Ruffled Photo Two: TrendLand Photo Three: See Hear Say Photo Four: Today and Tomorrow Photo Five: Chic und Schlau Photo Six: Terri Planty Photo Seven: sweetfineday Photo Eight: San Diego Wedding Insider Photo Nine: Verbalized in Retrospect Photo Ten: The City Cradle

Lizzie Smithson is a recent public relations graduate, native Chicagoan living in Texas and wedding blogger planning a $10,000 (or under) wedding with her graphic-designer fiancé.

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