What to do with the flowers after the wedding?
A large number of newlywed couples ask their guests for gifts other than traditional flowers, which have been given as a wedding present for many years. If you forgot to write on your wedding invitations to avoid buying flowers as a gift, you can be sure that after the wedding you will literally be drowning in them. Remember that both the floral arrangements that decorated the wedding hall and those received from your guests need to find a place after the event. Of course, beautiful flowers are a delight to the eye and put people in a good mood, but an excess of them can be difficult to store at home, especially if you’re heading off on your honeymoon just a few days after a lavish wedding. If you don’t know what to do with the flowers after the wedding, here are some good tips and interesting options:
Give others a little happiness.
Surely, in your area, there are places that could use some brightening up with the warm colors of flowers. Think of nursing homes, hospices, homes for the elderly, and other care facilities in your area. These people could certainly use a bit of cheer during the challenging times of their lives. Your flowers can bring great joy and pleasure. PS: It’s a good idea to confirm details with the authorities of the facility in advance.
Creativity.
Another original idea may be to use the flowers creatively. If you can’t imagine giving them to others, the best solution is to dry them. Below are several interesting examples. These flowers can be used for various decorations and crafts, such as:
- Pictures and decorating photo frames photo
Photo by Akademia Florystyki - Candles
Photo by bimgo.pl - Bath salts
Photo by. MyJustyWorld - Jewelry
Photo by filing.pl - A decorative jar filled with flowers
Photo by PSB Mrówka - Confetti for a loved one’s wedding
- Decorating Christmas ornaments
Photo by claudia.pl - Decorations in decoupage and scrapbooking techniques
Photo by aliexpress.pl
As you can see, there are many ideas, and it all depends on your creativity.
Leave them in the church
If you’re having a church wedding, leaving a few bouquets in the church to decorate the altar, for example, is always a good idea. The priest will surely agree and be very pleased.
Remember your loved ones who are no longer with you.
This idea may, of course, be controversial to some people, but why? I don’t think it is hurtful in any way to your loved one who, unfortunately, could not be with you on this important day. In this way, you can honor their memory by laying flowers on their grave.
In conclusion, as you can see, there are plenty of interesting suggestions. Choose the one that suits you best and enjoy your flowers long after the wedding.
Author of the text: Paulina Pawłowska-Rusnak