5 Ways to Make Your Wedding and Flowers More Sustainable

Just like fashion trends, there are several wedding trends that come and go. Towards the end of 2021, brides and grooms-to-be were on the lookout for ways to elevate their virtual weddings since the pandemic posed a major hurdle for physical weddings. At the start of 2022, we saw trends such as boldly coloured wedding flower arrangements and flashy table flower arrangements. One other wedding flower trend in 2022 that was slowly beginning to emerge was that of sustainability. Even famous celebrities and some of the royals have turned to florists that are renowned for their plastic-free and zero-waste luxury services. So, if you are planning to jump on this ]bandwagon that is all about being gentler on Mother Earth, we at The Interior Collections are here to help you celebrate your big day in the most beautiful and eco-friendly way. 

1. Work with Local Suppliers

Working with local florists is one of the first steps to making a huge difference. This is because many florists overseas may grow their blooms with close to little control over the type of chemicals that they use or maybe the working conditions may not be optimal for the harvesters or florists. Moreover, getting all your flowers from a local florist means that you will be supporting your local economy. Since there are florists in Singapore that do work with local farmers that take a greener approach to things, you’ll not only get longer-lasting flowers that will remain fresh regardless of the time between harvesting and arrangement creation. In addition, the fact that the flowers do not have to be transported over long distances, the carbon footprint will be reduced as well. 

2. Choose Wedding Flowers Arrangements with Seasonal Blooms

There is no denying that you can now get your hands on almost any type of florals you want. This includes those that are not in season. However, if you would like to keep your wedding eco-friendly and green, the best way forth is to choose flowers that are in season. This will not only help ensure that you keep within budget but will also reduce the environmental impact since less energy, water and chemicals are utilised for these naturally growing blooms.

3. Keep Things Small and Intimate

Of course, when planning for their big day, it is only normal for couples to want to go all out and make things extravagant. But the thing about pulling all stops is that just like a large number of components will be required to pull the entire vibe off, an exorbitant amount of materials like plastic will be produced at the end of the event. Therefore, going for smaller wedding flower arrangements and wedding hand bouquets, which require less resources and generate less waste, will be better for the environment.

4. Wow Guests with Preserved Flower Bouquets

As much as drying wedding flowers or getting them pressed after a wedding is seen as a romantic gesture, it is quite uncommon for couples in Singapore to buy preserved flowers to decorate their wedding venue or as a bouquet. But if you are looking for beautiful and sustainable wedding decorations, then dried flowers are worth considering. Capable of lasting much longer than fresh flowers, you will never have to worry about these blooms wilting on your big day. With options like our Alluring which is a beautiful arrangement that can be made with fresh or preserved flowers, getting additional years from this wedding hand bouquet will be a breeze.

5. Repurpose the Beautiful Wedding Flowers

Lastly, try to repurpose or maybe even donate the wedding flowers that you have installed in your venue. Whether you want to donate your wedding hand bouquet or other flower arrangements to a nursing home or hospital, there are many ways to make sure that your flowers do not go to waste. To ensure that the happiness you experienced on your wedding day continues to bring happiness into your life, you can even find ways to rearrange your wedding florals and create a stunning table centrepiece for your home. Doing so will surely bring joy long after the wedding is over.

Get All Your Wedding Flowers at The Interior Collections

Your wedding should be a reflection of your style and values, so taking the extra steps to make sure that your flowers are sustainably sourced will help make your big day truly yours. With a little planning, you can have the perfect sustainable wedding that you and your guests will remember for years to come.

If you're looking for a wedding bouquet in Singapore, be it preserved flower bouquets or fresh ones, look no further than The Interior Collections. Whether you require wedding flower packages or wedding hand bouquets, we have them all. So quit searching for “fresh flower shop near me” and browse our online flower shop for all your wedding flower and bouquet needs. But that’s not all! Enjoy free delivery for all orders above $50. For more information, feel free to reach out to us today.