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Learn how to build 8ft long planters that can be easily moved around to redefine an outdoor patio space to suit any occasion.


THE CEREMONY

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A Greener Approach to Bridal Decor 

Though cut flowers are traditional wedding fare, throwing away so many of them when the party ends is not exactly being nice to the planet. Using live plants for centerpieces and bridal decor is a great alternative. It leaves less waste and less of a footprint after the celebration is over. With some clever planning, the live plants can also make great mementos for the guests to take home, leaving them with a lasting memory of the festivities.
Diamond Frost® Euphorbia
Superbena® Whiteout™ Verbena
Graceful Grasses® ‘Sky Rocket’ Pennisetum
Patricia® Hedera

 Ceremony Plant List 

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euphorbia-diamond-frost
hedera-glacier
hedera-patricia
isolepsis-fiber-optic-grass
pennisetum-sky-rocket
petunia-supertunia-mini-vista-white
verbena-superbena-whiteout
gaura-stratosphere-white
 
 

THE RECEPTION  

RECEPTION
 
Reception container
 
Superbells® Double Orchid Calibrachoa
Superbells® White III Calibrachoa
Stratosphere® White Gaura
Supertunia® Latte™ Petunia
 
 
 
Show your eclectic style 

After the ceremony, it’s time to let loose and celebrate. The space outside the reception area provides an awesome chance to show off your and your partner’s personalities. It can be a playful assortment of found objects, hand-painted signs, and funky planters bursting with plants and flowers that, using statement colors like white and pink, can unify the whole look to make a truly inviting display to wow your guests. Check out the plants we used for inspiration.

 Reception Plant List 

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petunia-supertunia-mini-vista-white
gaura-stratosphere-white
calibrachoa-double-orchid
calibrachoa-superbells-white
petunia-supertunia-latte

 

gaura-karalee-petite-pink
hedera-glacier
scaevola-whirlwind-pink
 

 COCKTAIL HOUR

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THE PLANT SAAVY COCKTAIL BAR
You know what would make that post-ceremony cucumber gimlet even better? A few fresh basil leaves picked right there on the spot. With a few herb and berry plants such as Amazel™ Basil and Berried Treasure® Strawberry, a run of the mill minibar can be transformed into a lush mixologist laboratory. The plants you choose can be the inspiration for some truly delicious themed cocktails, letting friends and family celebrate your union in high style without having to dish out the cash like Gatsby. Cheers!
cocktail
HAPPY HOUR GARDEN
Grow your own happy hour garden filled with herbs, berries, and veggies, and get inspired with some cool food and drink recipes.
 
PROVEN HARVEST™
Explore an array of veggies, herbs, and berries whose outstanding performance and flavor truly makes them Proven Winners®.

 DINNER DECOR

DINNER MAIN
A FEAST FOR THE SENSES
After cocktail hour comes the long awaited chance to break bread, chat with your table mates, and hear toasts from rowdy family members and friends. And the more vibrant the dinner table looks, the more exciting the festivities will be. Below we’ll show you how to create a living table centerpiece that’s sure to impress. The table is also a great place to give guests mementos from your special day. Check out the DIY below to see how you can make beautiful concrete planters that double as place markers for the guests and make amazing take-home gifts as well.
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TABLE CENTERPIECE
Check out how to create a stunning living centerpiece in this step-by-step video.
 
concrete planter
CONCRETE PLANTER MEMENTO
Learn how to make a small concrete planter that acts as a place marker for your guests, and makes an amazing memento they can take home.

 THE CAKE TABLE  

MATERIALS

• 4×8′ Plywood Board
• Green Spray Paint
• Hot Glue Gun
• Decorative Sheet Moss

PLANTS IN DRAWER PLANTERS

Superbells® Double Orchid Calibrachoa
Glacier Hedera
Supertunia® Latte™ Petunia

PLANTS OVER THE BUFFET

Superbells® Double Orchid Calibrachoa
Berried Treasure® Red Strawberry
Karalee® Petite Pink Gaura
Patricia™ Hedera
Supertunia® Latte™ Petunia
Whirlwind® Pink Scaevola

 

HOW TO MAKE A MOSS WALL BACKDROP


A custom backdrop is a great way to personalize a rented venue. The backdrop can add drama to your dessert table, or act as a photo wall for those Instagrammable moments. Check out our video to see a time-lapse of a moss wall being constructed. All you need to get started is a 4×8′ piece of plywood, some green spray paint, a hot glue gun, some sheet moss, and about an hour of time.This screened patio is transformed into a lush, inviting indoor/outdoor workspace by planting sun-loving ipomoea, coleus, calibrachoa and lantana. Sweet Caroline Upside™ Key Lime Ipomoea have a unique climbing habit that give these plantings vertical interest. Paired with ColorBlaze® Golden Dreams™ Coleus, they make a beautiful green foliage complement for pops of pink, violet and yellow color from Superbells® Calibrachoa and Luscious® Lantana Varieties. Who wouldn’t want to spend their work day here!

 

Cake Table Plant List 

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calibrachoa-double-orchid
gaura-karalee-petite-pink
hedera-patricia
petunia-supertunia-latte
scaevola-whirlwind-pink
 
 

Useful Links

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TERRARIUM GUIDE
A step-by-step illustrated guide to creating and maintaining your own terrarium.
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POTAGER TEA PARTY
Check out how edible and ornamental plants can be used in a colorful tea party, explore recipes for tea sandwiches, flower petal chocolate, and more.This multi-use space can be used as a plant-rich antidote to daily stress, a quiet creative retreat, or a clubhouse for the ladies.
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BOTANICAL RETREAT

Get ideas for centerpieces, cut flower arrangements, botanical decor, and more.
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Know Your Zones

Whether it's the hot and humid South, the variable Midwest, or the dry Southwest, we'll help you find where you fall in the USDA Hardiness Zones and help you choose plants that will thrive in your climate.
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