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Whether you get a florist or DIY your florals, we are pretty sure flowers make a significant impact on the wedding ambiance. Undeniably, they dress up your venue and help create the feel that you are aiming for. But what should one do with the piles of flowers after the wedding is over? Luckily for you, we have collected the following ideas on how to reuse the flowers and cut the waste!
Are you ready to know what to do with the flowers after the wedding? Check out the best 10 ideas:
In case you are getting real flowers
1. Donate the flowers
There are several ways to donate your wedding flowers. For example, connect with local hospitals, senior homes, nursing homes and ask whether they accept floral donations. For instance, here are the companies that will take the flowers after your wedding and reuse them.
2. Re-gift them to the people who helped you
This is a nice and sweet gesture to show your appreciation to your friends and family, and even vendors who helped you on the day of! Above all, gifting your wedding flowers will be a sweet gesture!
3. Dry your flowers
The most common way to preserve your flowers is to air dry them. That is to say, simply hand them upside down and let them dry on their own. However, try another option – use a special chemical, silica powder, to pour over your flowers in a container and get them all ready to decorate your house in 2-3 days! On the other hand, if you are busy and don’t have enough time for this project, consider hiring a professional company.
4. Dive into candle-making
Certainly, this is a fun and creative way to re-purpose your flowers. Separate your flowers, cut where needed, and dry. And, when you are ready to make the candles, you may lay your flowers either on the outer side of the candle or incorporate them with the wax.
5. Epoxy resin
If you would like to preserve your flowers as a wall art or as a cute tabletop decor then you should try epoxy resin. Not only do you get to keep the flowers in their original form but also have a cute decor piece! Some companies produce masterpieces from the flowers which you get to keep forever! For example, your flowers may be incorporated into jewelry, coasters, candle holders, trays, ring holders, cake stands, block letters, and many more!
6. Wax-dip your wedding flowers
Another affordable option to preserve your flowers is to dip them into wax. In this case, your stunning florals stay with you forever.
7. Reimagine them as a SPA addition
After a long weekend of wedding celebrations, a good way to relax is to dive into the bath with soothing oils and bath salts. As a result, you have your very own SPA at home! Simply dry the petals and mix them with your favorite bath salts.
8. Pay respects to your loved ones
In addition to placing the flowers at the burial site, it is a sweet way to remember your loved ones and let the flowers from your big day be with them.
What to do with artificial/silk flowers after the wedding
9. Let your guests take them
When thinking how to reuse wedding flowers, we do have some ideas. For sure, this would make a great guest favor. Of course, you would need to prepare your centerpieces in advance in some way, where you are able to separate them easily and distribute to the guests.
10. Decorate your backyard or a terrace
In addition to the peace of mind that your decor didn’t go to waste, you will dress up your outdoor area or even your balcony, isn’t that great? While we all struggle to keep our plants alive and the grass to be perfectly green, these bad boys (silk flowers) will bloom all year long and cheer you up every day!
11. Make a door wreath
Likewise, DIY-ers may find it fun to remake the silk flowers into door wreaths. But do not stop on one only, create a wreath for every season and holiday, and relive your beautiful wedding moments by hanging the wreath on your door.
Those are awesome ideas on what to do with your wedding flowers, right?
In conclusion, it does not matter whether your floral budget was over the top or you just had a couple of floral highlights. Remember, that reusing the flowers and any other celebration decor/food/drinks will make a positive impact on our planet and will make someone’s day better!
