Feast your eyes year round with lush, fragrant, straight-from-the-garden greens.
From basil, sage, thyme or rosemary to cilantro, parsley, lavender or mint… just as in the culinary arena, these additions can add major flavor to your celebration! Figuratively speaking, edible herbs can add to bland standards, the old “garden-variety” wedding flower selections. They can serve as excellent substitutes to the more common, cut-flower greens like lemon leaf or dusty miller.
While herbs can add a sophisticated burst of freshness (and mouthwatering fragrance!) to a subdued palette of creams and whites, they are also perfect as central elements to a composition. Think miniature herb garden centerpieces that double as parting gifts for guests to enjoy long after the wedding!
How about giant, rustic window boxes stuffed with a mouthwatering array of fresh vegetables featuring clusters of springy, green herbs throughout? With these potted beauties, the possibilities are endless and endlessly fresh!
Herb Facts:
Season: Some varieties, like rosemary, are available year-round. The more delicate leafed herbs are more readily available in spring and summer.
Colors: Greens in nearly every shade, sagey grays. Some deep purple or burgundies can be found with certain types of herbs.
When to Use: In bouquets, boutonnieres, table arrangements, altar designs – sky is the limit. Ideal for a a wild, gardeny feel or when serving up a full-on “farm-to-table” theme. At home for a smart, sleek style with a twist, and in many places in between. Herbs have the potential to satisfy just about every palate!
Bonus Points: Coordinate the herbs you choose in your décor with herbs showcased in your menu!
For more herbal exploration, see our French Farmer’s Market-inspired wedding or check out our Pinterest board!
Editor’s Note: Lord forgive us, for we have punned. We have punned too many times to count.
