From Cedar to Lime: Ways to Use Green

From Cedar to Lime: Ways to Use Green

Each year, when St. Patrick’s Day comes around, our thoughts turn to all manner of things green! Whether you’re thinking of emerald, mint, kelly green, forest green, chartreuse, sage, celery, cedar and lime – green in a great color to use in a wedding. It may not be the most popular, but green weddings can certainly be beautiful. It’s the perfect choice for a rustic wedding, a garden ceremony, or a way to bring the outdoors into a ballroom. Gathering inspiration from nature to design a beautiful, verdant celebration. Emerald decor is a complement to a wedding in any season. Whether you elect to incorporate green as a primary hue in your wedding floral palette, or decide to just incorporate foliage as a decor accent, you’ll love “going green” for your wedding!

There are a host of green flowers available, from green roses, thistle, hellebores, tulips, button mums, orchids, viburnum, berries, and hydrangea – even ornamental cabbage! Greenery itself comes in many shades of green from the softest sage to bright chartreuse or lime and cedar and other evergreens, as well as leaf-y greens. Eucalyptus, magnolia, lemon leaf, smilax and more. The options are nearly endless. Here are some of our favorite places to incorporate green in a wedding.

  1. Wedding Bouquets
Photo by Holland Photo Arts
Photo by Ash Imagery
Photo by Connor Studios
Photo by Baltazar Photography
2. Bridesmaids’ Dresses
Andreas + Nico
Photo by Lindsay Mack Photography

3. Flower Girl Basket

Lindsay Eileen Photography
Lindsay Eileen Photography

4. Boutonnieres

Photo by Erika Layne Photography
Photo by Anna Grace Photography

5. Flower Crown

Photo by Lindsay King Photography
Photo by Lindsay King Photography

6. Ceremony Decor

Andrea Cable Photography
Photo by Exclamation Imagery
Photo by Rachel E.H. Photography
Photo by Kristen Gardner
Lindsay Eileen Photography
Darcy Troutman Photography
Photo by Kurstin Roe

7. Escort Card Table and Welcome Pieces

Photo by Kristen Gardner
Photo by Kurstin Roe Photography
Lindsay Eileen Photography
Darcy Troutman Photography

8. Backdrops

Andrea Cable Photography

9. Sweetheart table

Photo by Alicia Lacey
Photo by Kristen Gardner

10. Elevated Table Centerpieces

Photo by Jalapeño Photography
Photo by Eli Turner
Photos by Juliet Fradin & Anne Scherrer
Greg Gibson Photography
Lisa Boggs
Brianna Wilbur Photography
Photo by Connor Studios
Photo by Elaine Studley
Photo by Juan Carlos Briceno

11. Table Runner

Photo by Kurstin Roe
Photo by Love Life Images
Photo by Nessa K Photography

12. Tent Decor

Lissa Ryan Photography
Photo by Life Gallery Studio
Kristen Gardner

13. Wedding China

Photo by Alicia Lacey
Photo by Rachel E.H. Photography

14. Low Centerpieces

Photo by Eli Turner
Photos by Juliet Fradin & Anne Scherrer

15. Couple Decor

Photo by Alicia Lacey Photography
Manda Weaver Photography

16. Fireplace Mantels

Manda Weaver Photography

And of course, there’s no thinking of all things Irish without bells of Ireland!  For more ideas for all things Irish, check out our Pinterest board!

Want to know more about greenery? Check out our Flower Crush post.

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When couples ask why large ceremony installations cost what they do, this is part of the answer.

The flowers matter, of course. But so do the ladders, mechanics, installation team, engineering, timing, and experience required to safely transform a space at scale.

This greenery-covered dome at the Omni Shoreham started as a simple structure and became a transformed garden canopy for a few short hours. Then, just as quickly, it came down.
That’s the strange thing about wedding flowers. Hundreds of stems. Hours of work. One beautiful moment.

And apparently one bee who felt qualified to supervise the entire project. 🐝

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When couples ask why large ceremony installations cost what they do, this is part of the answer. The flowers matter, of course. But so do the ladders, mechanics, installation team, engineering, timing, and experience required to safely transform a space at scale. This greenery-covered dome at the Omni Shoreham started as a simple structure and became a transformed garden canopy for a few short hours. Then, just as quickly, it came down. That’s the strange thing about wedding flowers. Hundreds of stems. Hours of work. One beautiful moment. And apparently one bee who felt qualified to supervise the entire project. 🐝 📍 @omnishorehamhotel 📷 @brigittereneephoto 💐 @petalsedgedc 📋 @smevents

Rainy wedding weekends just hit different. Blue patterned linens, chinoiserie vases, garden inspired blooms in shades of peach, white, green, and blue, plus bridesmaids in the prettiest soft blue created a design that felt equal parts timeless and romantic. Proof that a little rain only makes the flowers look better. ☔️🩵

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📋 @dragonfly_events_design

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Rainy wedding weekends just hit different. Blue patterned linens, chinoiserie vases, garden inspired blooms in shades of peach, white, green, and blue, plus bridesmaids in the prettiest soft blue created a design that felt equal parts timeless and romantic. Proof that a little rain only makes the flowers look better. ☔️🩵 📍 @riverfarm_va 🍽️ @tastefulaffairscatering 📷 @vnessphotography 💐 @petalsedgedc 📋 @dragonfly_events_design

One more time for the people in the back! 😂 A night in St. Barth’s… right here on the Potomac!✨

We were so honored to help celebrate the launch of Vol. 11 of The Scout Guide Alexandria and toast the exciting next chapter under new owner Kerry Delaney at the beautiful Jula’s on the Potomac.
We leaned all the way into the St. Barth’s theme, with a cascading floral piece in the entry to set the tone as guests arrived. A daisy-filled installation over the bar brought that effortless island charm. Baskets overflowing with lemons and olive foliage added a French Caribbean warmth throughout the space, and touches of yellow kept everything feeling sun-drenched and joyful.

We’re so proud to be part of a guide that champions small businesses and celebrates creativity in our community. Supporting local means investing in the makers, doers, and dreamers who make Alexandria vibrant — and The Scout Guide does just that, beautifully.
Cheers to Vol. 11 and to all that’s ahead for Kerry and this incredible community! 🍋🌼

@kerry.delaneyy @tsgalexandria @kbellaevents @julastop @shockley.market @dj_mova @stitchedbynpk @smthingvintage @fabeventsdc @xiaoqiliphotography @photoshootfreshdc @stephgcallig @artsyervin @sproutscontent

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One more time for the people in the back! 😂 A night in St. Barth’s… right here on the Potomac!✨ We were so honored to help celebrate the launch of Vol. 11 of The Scout Guide Alexandria and toast the exciting next chapter under new owner Kerry Delaney at the beautiful Jula’s on the Potomac. We leaned all the way into the St. Barth’s theme, with a cascading floral piece in the entry to set the tone as guests arrived. A daisy-filled installation over the bar brought that effortless island charm. Baskets overflowing with lemons and olive foliage added a French Caribbean warmth throughout the space, and touches of yellow kept everything feeling sun-drenched and joyful. We’re so proud to be part of a guide that champions small businesses and celebrates creativity in our community. Supporting local means investing in the makers, doers, and dreamers who make Alexandria vibrant — and The Scout Guide does just that, beautifully. Cheers to Vol. 11 and to all that’s ahead for Kerry and this incredible community! 🍋🌼 @kerry.delaneyy @tsgalexandria @kbellaevents @julastop @shockley.market @dj_mova @stitchedbynpk @smthingvintage @fabeventsdc @xiaoqiliphotography @photoshootfreshdc @stephgcallig @artsyervin @sproutscontent
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