Flowers

Floral arrangements can cost a fortune, not only hurting your pocket but hurting the environment, too.  Get your florist to arrange local, seasonal and organic cut flowers for your arrangements this will benefit your pocket and the environment.  Here is a list of the seasonal and local flowers for South Africa.

January & February 

Gladiola,  Agapanthus, Roses, Gerbera, Daisy, Carnations, Hydrangeas, Chrysanthemums,

March, April & May 
Daisy, Gerbera, Roses, Agapanthus, , Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Gyps, , Gladiola, Hydrangeas

June & July 
Lilli,  Red Berries, , Chrysanthemum, Carnations, Orange Berries

August & September 
Anemones, Azaleas, Snowdrops, Iris, Flowering Yellow Mimosa, Sweet Peas, Blossom Trees, Freesias, Camellias, Magnolias, Japonica, Star Gazer Lilies,  Gladiola, Gerberas, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Orchids, Poppies, Arum Lilies, Blushing Brides, Jasmine, Daffodils, Proteas.

October & November 
Larkspur, Roses, Delphiniums, Carnations, Anthrinums, Chrysanthemums, Cornflowers, Pride of Madera, Snapdragons, Peonies,

December, Agapanthus Larkspur, Delphiniums, , Carnations, Peonies, Anthiriums, Snapdragons, Cornflowers, Pride of Madera’s, Gerbera ,Chrysanthemums, Gladiola Broom, Star Gazers, Casablanca’s, , Anthiums, Hydrangeas, Miscellanies Daisy, Alsoemeria, Roses.

South Africa is rich in grasses and using these in borrowed or rented silver vases, still safe in their soil and ready to be replanted after your wedding.  Use some seasonal flowers of your choice and place them sporadically in and around the grasses. 

Another eco idea is to have goldfish bowls on the tables.  Use an all white base and add an orange gerbera in a white folded napkin with a green ribbon.

Honestly I cannot stand going to a wedding and not being able to see the other half of the table because of an unnecessarily huge flower arrangement.   You can also use bottles and place individual flowers in each.  This is a very contemporary and clean décor option.

You will need flowers for your ceremony, your and your bridesmaids bouquets, the groom, groomsmen and male family members as well as your drinks tables and reception.  

Here are some other ideas.

Hope you enjoyed these ideas and that your eco wedding plans are going well.  

Faye