Green, Grass, Fruits and Even Vegetables

Green, Grass, Fruits and Even Vegetables

August 7th, 2009 @ 10:24 am by Miss Poodle

Yes! I love them all! There are so many ways to save and be eco-friendly in the wedding planning process. Here’s some of my favorite eye candy smile021 :

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I really like wheatgrass and you can read about how to grow your own centerpiece here (Link).

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Would you consider having fruits and vegetables for your centerpieces?

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29 Responses to “Green, Grass, Fruits and Even Vegetables”

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ChiDIY (message) 92 posts, Worker bee

We will most definitely be having “alternative” centerpieces. I started with lemons and limes and have moved on to grass with flowers (like 1 or 3). I love them all and am so torn!

8/7/09 @ 10:27 am (reply)

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Miss Bruschetta (message) 5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

Wow, that last picture is unlike anything I’ve ever seen — very different!

8/7/09 @ 10:36 am (reply)

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lou

Ok, I may be missing something here, but how is having apples considered eco-friendly?

8/7/09 @ 10:38 am (reply)

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Miss Hot Sauce (message) 932 posts, Busy bee

I am considering it! I think we are going to have lime slices in the ceterpieces for the green color splash!

8/7/09 @ 10:41 am (reply)

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Lexatron (message) 330 posts, Helper bee

Wheatgrass is the main component of our centerpieces. It’s so easy and inexpensive - and then I can feed it to the chickens after the wedding!

8/7/09 @ 10:53 am (reply)

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nybride09 (message) 888 posts, Busy bee

i thought of using bowls of different fruit at first.. and naming the tables after the fruit too.. but the groom wasn’t as keen.

8/7/09 @ 11:02 am (reply)

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Linz027

@lou, apples could be considered eco-friendly because after the wedding they could be put to use (eaten) instead of thrown away. They are especially eco-friendly if they are local and/or organic. I’m not sure how flowers for center-pieces/bouquets are grown, but I’m guessing that most are conventionally grown with chemical pesticides/herbicides and are often flown long distances to that we can enjoy the out-of-season flowers that we love (NOT eco-friendly at all).

8/7/09 @ 11:03 am (reply)

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AmberWaves (message) 227 posts, Helper bee

We are using pinneapples as our centerpieces. Locally grown, so we support the economy. And a tasty treat after the wedding!

8/7/09 @ 11:10 am (reply)

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Miss Ladybug (message) 74 posts, Worker bee

I’m looking into grass and moss utilized in the centerpieces, so I can have a few (read: lower price) orchids.

8/7/09 @ 11:13 am (reply)

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mary-alice-me (message) 1,870 posts, Buzzing bee

That makes so much sense, even growing (not cut) flowers. Not just for being green — I felt so bad to see people cleaning up after my wedding and throwing out my flowers! I really hoped some would get taken home.

8/7/09 @ 11:19 am (reply)

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Gator (message) 487 posts, Helper bee

I love the idea of the fruit because it can be eaten but I am concerned with the “recyclable value.” A few months ago I saw a wedding where they planted their centerpieces in their garden after the wedding. I thought this was a great idea but we’ll be in an apartment so it won’t be too helpful. I like the fruit idea but most guests won’t be taking fruit back to their rooms. Anyone have good ideas that would work better for us?

8/7/09 @ 11:23 am (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 4,094 posts, Honey bee

I love wheatgrass! On of my best friends has painted little tin soup cans of different shapes and sizes and grew wheat grass in them. She tied ribbon on them and put them in groups of three down the table…they were the cutest centerpieces!

8/7/09 @ 11:25 am (reply)

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photoist (message) 65 posts, Worker bee

i like the look of limes/lemons floating in a jar, but I dunno yet if I will incorporate them!

8/7/09 @ 11:33 am (reply)

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evelinej (message) 364 posts, Helper bee

Green/red apples and lemons are one of the best ideas.

8/7/09 @ 11:50 am (reply)

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pinaybride (message) 71 posts, Worker bee

wow, I just about died.

so pretty.

8/7/09 @ 12:19 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Hot Cocoa (message) 1,715 posts, Bumble bee

I’m going to forward these to my SIL. She’s planning an eco-wedding, and I think these will be fab!

8/7/09 @ 12:33 pm (reply)

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alvina (message) 298 posts, Helper bee

yes! since our colors are green and orange, there’ll be some limes and oranges floatin’ about!

8/7/09 @ 12:37 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Peep Toe (message) 1,636 posts, Bumble bee

We did wheat grass centerpieces and I LOVED them. Recaps are soon- I promise.

8/7/09 @ 12:38 pm (reply)

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lemondrop (message) 284 posts, Helper bee

I love the poppies in the first photos! The cuts of meat on the cow card was a little different…
We are gluing paper flowers onto branches for ours.

8/7/09 @ 12:38 pm (reply)

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Bridebella (message) 349 posts, Helper bee

Ha, never would have thought of using asparagus in a centerpiece. I really like all the wheatgrass options though!

8/7/09 @ 1:11 pm (reply)

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acp

We used wheat grass as well and it was fabulous! Easy to grow and it went home with a lot of guests. We learned one thing to note: if guests take it home after about a week and a half it attracts mass amounts of fruit flies so keep it outdoors.

8/7/09 @ 1:41 pm (reply)

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LisaAnn300 (message) 63 posts, Worker bee

We are using green apples in our centerpieces. One of our colors is bright green and it fits in with the time of year of our wedding. I can’t wait to see how it all turns out!

8/7/09 @ 1:44 pm (reply)

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Charm bracelet (message) 779 posts, Busy bee

Ahh, so pretty. I really love the purple potted flowers. (Of course, I am partial since purple is my favorite color. ) I also like the asparagus arrangement, so cool.

8/7/09 @ 2:01 pm (reply)

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pvaulter718 (message) 1,593 posts, Bumble bee

We’re doing lemons, limes, and tangerines! I am so excited! I love the simple colors. We’re using random vases, bowls, etc aquired at yard sales and estate sales. Can’t wait!

8/7/09 @ 2:05 pm (reply)

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honeymyheart (message) 763 posts, Busy bee

the grass in the little flower pots is such a cute look!

8/7/09 @ 3:23 pm (reply)

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ScotIrishGirl (message) 307 posts, Helper bee

I love this look! I really wanted grass centerpieces, but the fiance thinks they look awful. How sad, huh? Although I haven’t given up! I’m working on him and we will see how it works out!

8/7/09 @ 3:26 pm (reply)

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Miss Mouse (message) 3,301 posts, Sugar bee

Love the potted wheatgrass and the white carrots!! I think going to a fancy organic grocery store and picking out really unique veggies would be a fun way to decorate.

8/7/09 @ 3:33 pm (reply)

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