It's common for future brides and grooms to lean heavily on traditional blooms and greenery for their wedding-day floral arrangements, but it's important to note that classic varieties aren't your only options. In fact, there are many ways to make your wedding flowers feel fresh—including using herbs in your big-day decorations. More and more couples are turning towards these unexpected plants for the many benefits they offer. Besides looking beautiful (both on their own or when paired with other plants!), herbs smell incredible, too. Eucalyptus, mint, and lavender, particularly, exude a relaxing aroma. The best part? They're perfect for calming your nerves before your walk down the aisle.
Herbs can also play up popular big-day themes. Any bohemian bride would look angelic in an herbal flower crown, for example—it's a sweet way to incorporate the wedding's aesthetic into a bride's ensemble. You can include herbs in the groom's boutonnière for the same effect, too. For a farm-style wedding, opting for an herb-filled arrangement is an easy choice. Chances are, you can pick the plants straight from your venue's grounds, like Blush Designs did for this display. Lavender broke up the peony-centric arrangement and added a rustic element; the fragrant. The purple sprigs also referenced the event's locale and proved that herbal bouquets can also be colorful (not just green!).
Best of all, herbs are known for being budget-friendly. Placing fresh, potted herbs on your reception tables is an affordable décor solution that'll impress your guests. Alternatively, these plants can serve as an arrangement filler that'll help you save in a big way. Overall, displaying herbs will elevate your day without costing you. If you aren't convinced yet, the ahead herb wedding bouquets and arrangements should do the trick.
Charming Pots
Dinner tables featuring charming potted herbs by Hedge Fine Blooms only enhanced the culinary experience at this couple's wedding.
Colorful Boutonnières
Groomsmen pinned colorful boutonnières of rosemary, thistle, spray roses, and ranunculus by The Informal Florist to their wedding suits.
Farm-to-Table
Terra cotta pots filled with herbs by Archipelago Events played up the farm-to-table theme of this reception.
Pop of Color
Good Seed Floral used a single white rose to add color to this arrangement of rosemary, eucalyptus, and sage.
Chair Adornments
Charming herbal arrangements by Capucine Atelier Floral adorned the seats at this reception, offering every guest a pleasant aroma.
Abstract Sage
Habitat Floral Studio used sage leaves to create the shape of this abstract bouquet.
Rustic Wildflowers
The herbs in this clutch by Capucine Atelier Floral complemented wildflowers for an overall rustic aesthetic.
Statement Blooms
Thanks to their distinguished look, the sage leaves and eucalyptus in this Flor De Casa Designs display didn't get lost alongside statement blooms.
Springy Herbs
A variety of in-season herbs added plenty of dimension to this springy bouquet by Ruby Reds Floral & Garden.
Feminine Feel
Bo Boutique complemented this arrangement of white and purple lavender with a sweet velvet bow for a feminine look.
Favor Bunches
Bunches of herbs by Natalie Bowen Designs were displayed as escort cards at this farm wedding.
Simplistic Lavender
Collections of lavender by Oh My Flowers made up these simple boutonnières, which were wrapped in twine.
Dinner Seasoning
Munster Rose created centerpieces of fresh herbs that encouraged guests to add in-season flavors to their dinner dishes.
Potted Table Numbers
Potted herbs by Coco Red Events were used to display rustic table numbers.
Natural Centerpieces
Herb centerpieces by Abby Daigle at Stems Floral added an all-natural element to these tablescapes.
Masculine Lavender
This Fleurtacious boutonnière featured lavender that added a pop of color to the groom's look.
Rustic Roses
Stems used a selection of green herbs to add a rustic feel to this rose boutonnière.
Hints of Rosemary
Touches of rosemary were used to fill pastel-colored rose bouquets by Lily Rose Flowers.