{"id":53752,"date":"2017-03-30T08:45:26","date_gmt":"2017-03-30T07:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.ie\/blog\/?p=53752"},"modified":"2021-09-13T10:48:49","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T09:48:49","slug":"greenery-wedding-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/greenery-wedding-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Back To Basics: Minimalistic Greenery Wedding Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to Pantone&#8217;s 2017 colour of the year, greenery, pared back natural beauty is set to reign through every season. Beautifully versatile, foliage and leafy greens are easily adapted to any wedding theme and are the perfect decor option for the budget-conscious couple. By taking inspiration from the great outdoors, a forage through the woods during the final run-up to your wedding can prove extremely fruitful. Ferns, herbs, ivy, eucalyptus and vines are ideal plants to bring these breathtaking ideas to life.<\/p>\n<h2>Ceremony &amp; Photo Backdrops<\/h2>\n<p>Backdrops work particularly well in large industrial spaces, for outdoor ceremonies and in rooms that act as a blank canvas. Creatively displaying wooden elements, branches, fairy lights and candles around your foliage will add a soft romantic touch.<\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery overflow\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Greenery Wedding Ideas\" title=\"Greenery Wedding Ideas\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/f309416d0d8f403aea8a13b64045dbce-535x800.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/f309416d0d8f403aea8a13b64045dbce-475x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Greenery Wedding Ideas\" title=\"Greenery Wedding Ideas\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/c7c5cb38174ddc0b039d30280db1a574-533x800.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/c7c5cb38174ddc0b039d30280db1a574-475x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Greenery Wedding Ideas\" title=\"Greenery Wedding Ideas\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/4a7f22fa1372d8af743f589bccfcfb54.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/4a7f22fa1372d8af743f589bccfcfb54-475x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Greenery Wedding Ideas\" title=\"Greenery Wedding Ideas\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/74314badd0bb9a8658ca7e81b72144c4-483x800.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/74314badd0bb9a8658ca7e81b72144c4-475x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Main Image:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.onelove-photo.com\/\">One Love Photography<\/a>. <strong>Image Credits:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/debbielourens.com\/\">Debbie Lourens<\/a> via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.confettidaydreams.com\/copper-metallic-and-blush-wedding-ideas\/\">Confetti Daydreams<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brandonwerth.com\/\">Brandon Werth Photography<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/moncheribridals.com\/wedding-flowers\/industrial-wedding-venue-adorned-with-ferns\/\">Mon Cheri Bridal<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brianschindler.co\/\">Brian Schindler<\/a> via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.100layercake.com\/real-weddings\/a-modern-garden-inspired-wedding-emily-scott\/\">100 Layered Cake<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/katieharmsworth.com\/\">Katie Harmsworth<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/nouba.com.au\/gather-tailor-warehouse-wedding-melbourne-photographer-love-katie-sarah#_a5y_p=5928299\">Nouba<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Dreamy Garlands<\/h2>\n<p>Many hotel ballrooms and reception suites are adorned with drapery. Unfortunately, with wedding trends constantly evolving, these may not be to your taste. It&#8217;s amazing how a simple garland placed cleverly behind your top table or delicately tied around a curtain can instantly create a stylish vibe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery overflow\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Damaris Mia Photography\" title=\"Damaris Mia Photography\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/18f8f00ca0dc5f3688e20165ab267d08-533x800.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/18f8f00ca0dc5f3688e20165ab267d08-475x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Clementine Botanical Art\" title=\"Clementine Botanical Art\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2060098a0bc3de48fc424b3459c396c7.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2060098a0bc3de48fc424b3459c396c7-475x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Mustard Seed Photography\" title=\"Mustard Seed Photography\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/779c63a7dedfcad19adbc22aa7f134eb-533x800.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/779c63a7dedfcad19adbc22aa7f134eb-475x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Ashley Keleman Photography\" title=\"Ashley Keleman Photography\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/312aca8cf9b2af49f716482addd87d35-1.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/312aca8cf9b2af49f716482addd87d35-1-475x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Damaris Mia Photography; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stylemepretty.com\/portfolio\/clementine-botanical-art\">Clementine Botanical Art<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mustardseedphoto.com\/\">Mustard Seed Photography<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stylemepretty.com\/portfolio\/ashley-keleman\">Ashley Keleman Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Sentimental Wedding Favors<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve got green fingers and are hoping to introduce some environmentally-friendly elements to your big day, what better way to start than by gifting your guests a miniature plant or packet of seeds. They can take a piece of love from your wedding back to their own home and watch it grow for years to come.<\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery overflow\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Anna Routh Photography\" title=\"Anna Routh Photography\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/55c4a67c365ebd4e3fc415cb4501628c.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/55c4a67c365ebd4e3fc415cb4501628c-400x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Barrie Anne Photography\" title=\"Barrie Anne Photography\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2ee858f3c29e27631783aad3f6edebc6-533x800.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/2ee858f3c29e27631783aad3f6edebc6-475x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/annarouthphoto.com\/\">Anna Routh Photography<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barrieannephotography.com\/\">Barrie Anne Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Little Details<\/h2>\n<p>Smaller decor details can make just as much of an impact than larger foliage arrangements. If you don&#8217;t want to go &#8216;full on&#8217; greenery, try introducing the trend via subtle touches from your wedding cake to your boutonnieres.<\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery overflow\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Teneil Kable Photography\" title=\"Teneil Kable Photography\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/7b6e4467122615c26911dcbdc58b5c6e-533x800.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/7b6e4467122615c26911dcbdc58b5c6e-475x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Paula O Hara Photography\" title=\"Paula O Hara Photography\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/d190bec09b0da0ea36c757a39655a976.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/d190bec09b0da0ea36c757a39655a976-460x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Emily Scott\" title=\"Emily Scott\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/7ffb77780e5f6973bf5a1b107d78d6ee-545x800.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/7ffb77780e5f6973bf5a1b107d78d6ee-475x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"via Bridal Musings\" title=\"via Bridal Musings\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Foliage-is-the-new-Flowers-Bridal-Musings-Wedding-Blog-30-539x800.png\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Foliage-is-the-new-Flowers-Bridal-Musings-Wedding-Blog-30-475x475.png\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teneilkable.com\/\">Teneil Kable Photography<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.paulaohara.com\/\">Paula O&#8217;Hara Photography<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/emthegem.com\/\">Emily Scott<\/a> via <a href=\"http:\/\/apartment34.com\/2015\/02\/holy-matrimony-the-most-epic-wedding-floral-diy\/\">Apartment 34<\/a>; via <a href=\"http:\/\/bridalmusings.com\/2014\/07\/foliage-new-flowers\/\">Bridal Musings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Full Foliage Bouquets<\/h2>\n<p>Leave your dress do the talking by opting for an all-green bridal bouquet. If your wedding gown boasts a statement feature such as a plunging neckline, low back or dazzling embellishments, it&#8217;s best to keep accessories to a minimum.<\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery overflow\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Foliage Bouquet\" title=\"Foliage Bouquet\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/39cc8c49cef832279e3f178861f63645-533x800.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/39cc8c49cef832279e3f178861f63645-475x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-2 mob-col-1-2 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Justine Montigny\" title=\"Justine Montigny\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/be63091636fb451dece5060b64dc4ea6-533x800.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/be63091636fb451dece5060b64dc4ea6-475x475.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/katieharmsworth.com\/\">Katie Harmsworth<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/justinemontigny.com\/\">Justine Montigney<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Chair Decor<\/h2>\n<p>Decorating your church pews or ceremony seats with simple bunches of greenery will look killer in your wedding photos and introduce a streak of your own personality to the more formal part of the proceedings.<\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery overflow\"><div class=\"grid\"><div class=\"col-1-4 mob-col-1-4 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Lindsay Madden Photography\" title=\"Lindsay Madden Photography\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/1c6b2aaf6a0b243cf936f62395e16071.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/1c6b2aaf6a0b243cf936f62395e16071-300x315.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-4 mob-col-1-4 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Narwall\" title=\"Narwall\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/57c394d914ad62dae56cc718030a2b2d-1-533x800.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/57c394d914ad62dae56cc718030a2b2d-1-315x315.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-4 mob-col-1-4 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Kat Braman Photography\" title=\"Kat Braman Photography\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0ee52fdda1c76f6f2a4f29b3b633db4a.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/0ee52fdda1c76f6f2a4f29b3b633db4a-315x315.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-1-4 mob-col-1-4 tiny-col-1-2\"><div class=\"gallery-image gcl-2\"><a class=\"lightbox\" alt=\"ee Photography\" title=\"ee Photography\" href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/cf5f03a03bda37948570fb7d73b5a120-533x800.jpg\" data-imagelightbox=\"f\"><img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/cf5f03a03bda37948570fb7d73b5a120-315x315.jpg\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lindsaymaddenphotography.com\/\">Lindsay Madden Photography<\/a>; via Narwall; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.katbraman.com\/\">Kat Braman<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/eephotome.com\/\">EE Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Thanks to Pantone&#8217;s 2017 colour of the year, greenery, pared back natural beauty is set to reign through every season. Beautifully versatile, foliage and leafy greens are easily adapted to any wedding theme and are the perfect decor option for the budget-conscious couple. By taking inspiration from the great outdoors, a forage through the woods during the final run-up to your wedding can prove extremely fruitful. 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