Learn everything that you need to know about greenery for weddings, including wedding greenery names and the types of wedding greenery that will work best for your green wedding flowers. We’re talking green wedding bouquets, green wedding centerpieces or green wedding flowers in general!
In case you missed it, 2017 has been declared the year of wedding greenery by global color authority Pantone. As if we didn’t already just adore organic weddings with rustic wedding flair enough already, we now have another excuse for planning an all green wedding. And don’t get us started on all that boho wedding greenery!
Wedding greenery is extremely versatile, and generally loads more affordable than full petalled blooms like peonies, dahlias and garden roses. It’s why we are obsessed with greenery for weddings! It also means you can skip the florals all together and just go green. Or, you could focus on bulking up your arrangements with affordable green wedding fillers like ever popular wedding eucalyptus, wedding ferns or even wedding herbs! (Check out this gorgeous herb wedding here!)
Greenery for Weddings
When it comes to greenery for weddings, the options are endless! Think trailing fresh green table runners like these or a wall of winter inspired wreaths like these for your gorgeous green wedding! In fact, if you’re planning to bring the outdoors indoors, like this Gorgeous Green and White Botanical Wedding, you know just what wedding greens can do for you! (And in that case, check out these 22 Amazing Greenery Botanical Wedding Invitations , too!)
To bring you all the expert facts we’ve teamed up with our friends and sponsor, Blooms by The Box. They not only give us a wealth of information about the seasons and availability of green wedding flowers, but also stock them all ONLINE, too. That means that if you are a DIY bride who has the confidence and time to build your own wedding bouquet, you can simply head on over to their website, browse their online wedding flowers to you heart’s content, and order your fave wedding flowers to be delivered in bulk.
This is third installment in our wedding flowers by color series so make sure you save this wedding flower guide. You’ll want to have all the info you need when research and planning the greenery for your green wedding!
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Green Wedding Flower Names
Olive Greenery for Wedding
- Season: All Year
- Best With: Garden roses, olive branch
- Best For: Bouquets, garlands
- Tip: Very hardy, but rehydrate them in warm water to help them perk up after shipping
Hanging Amaranthus Wedding Greenery
- Season: All Year
- Best With: Assorted greenery, hydrangeas
- Best For: Bouquets, hanging floral installations
- Tip: Pair with red hanging amaranthus for a dramatic, romantic look
Palmetto Wedding Greenery
- Season: All year
- Best With: Other tropical greens, orchids
- Best For: Table settings, centerpieces
- Tip: Leave can be used for a napkin rings, or dried and folded to look like flower blooms
Leather Leaf Fern Green Wedding Filler
- Season: All year
- Best With: Roses, hydrangeas, football mums
- Best For: Bouquets, centerpieces, boutonnieres/corsages
- Tip: Very hardy and budget-friendly
Seeded Eucalyptus Wedding Greenery
- Season: June-February in Northern Hemisphere, opposite in Souther Hemisphere
- Best With: Roses, hydrangeas, ranunculus
- Best For: Garlands, bouquets, centerpieces
- Tip: Seeded willow eucalyptus is a great substation for seeded eucalyptus when it’s not in season
Kale Greenery for Wedding
- Season: July-January in Northern Hemisphere, depending on the variety. Opposite in Southern Hemisphere.
- Best With: Seeded Eucalyptus, ghobi roses
- Best For: Bouquets, Centerpieces
- Tip: Very easy to care for and maintain. Remove lower leaves for easier arranging
Italian Ruscus Wedding Greenery Filler
- Season: All Year
- Best With: Garden roses, olive branch
- Best For: Boutonnieres/corsages, flower crowns
- Tip: Sometimes branches will come with berries on them – they can easily be removed, or you can leave them if you like the look
Hypericum Green Wedding Flower
- Season: All year
- Best With: Silver Dollar Eucalyptus, Carnations
- Best For: Boutonnieres, corsages, bouquets
- Tip: Remove the leaves from the stem before placing them in water to extend their vase life
Hydrangea Green Wedding Flower
- Season: All Year
- Best With: Roses, ranunculus
- Best For: Bouquets, Centerpieces
- Tip: Need a lot of warm, clean water to stay fresh
Ivy Wedding Greenery
- Season: All Year
- Best With: Dahlias, roses, leather leaf fern
- Best For: Bouquets, hanging floral arrangements
- Tip: Hydrate well and keep in cool environment to extend vase life
Monstera Greenery for Weddings
- Season: All Year
- Best With: Other assorted greens and white peonies
- Best For: Large bouquets and centerpieces
- Tip: Use on its own for a dramatic floral effect in centerpieces, hanging floral arrangements, and table settings
Queen Annes Lace Green Wedding Flowers
- Season: May, June, July, Aug, Sep, Oct in Northern Hemisphere, opposite in Southern Hemisphere
- Best With: Hydrangeas, Dusty Miller
- Best For: Bouquets, Centerpieces, Filler
- Tip: Hydrate in warm water in a tall container to avoid drooping
Rosemary Green Wedding Wreath
- Season: All Year
- Best With: Garden roses, olive branch
- Best For: Bouquets, garlands
- Tip: Scent can be strong, so use sparingly
Arelya Wedding Greenery
- Season: All Year
- Great With: Hydrangeas, protea
- Best For: Large-scale centerpieces or bouquets
- Tip: Use in centerpieces to add volume texture
Dianthus Green Wedding Flowers
- Season: All year
- Best With: Hydrangeas, wax flowers,
- Best For: Bouquets, centerpieces
- Tip: Adds texture and compliments bright & fun spring arrangements perfectly
All of these flowers can be purchased online at our sponsor Blooms by the Box.
Check out our other wedding flower guides:
- White Wedding Flower Names and Seasons by Blooms by The Box
- Types of Pink Wedding Flowers, Names and Info by Blooms by The Box
- Learn how to create a DIY hand tied garden bouquet
- See how to make an easy babys breath boutonniere by Blooms by The Box
- Get flower names + recipes for bouquets and centerpieces
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