Wedding Greenery 102
Getting back to wedding greenery, we have another list of beautiful greenery options for you to consider for your wedding day. Whether you’re planning a wedding in Richmond, Virginia or Charlottesville, Virginia, these plants can be added to you wedding bouquets, wedding decorations, or your wedding backdrop (e.g., centerpieces, arbors, arches, etc).
Bay Leaves
Bay Leaves
Boasting large, angular leaves with a light scent, Bay Leaves add a great amount of height to floral arrangements.
Smilax
Smilax
A thin vine that produces a multitude of elongated leaves. Works perfectly in hanging arrangements or in dressing arbors or arches.
Agonis
Agonis
Dark, striking foliage with feathery, slender leaves that range from dark green to burgundy. The combination of dark, long stems and dark leaves adds a touch of drama to every arrangement.
Coontie
Coontie
Stiff narrow leaves on a long, very study stem. Because their leaves imitate palm trees, with the same about of sturdiness, they are perfect for adding extra size to floral arrangements.
Lemon Leaf/Salal
Lemon Leaf/Salal
Two-toned, almond-shaped leaves provide a bright and cheerful backdrop to an arrangement and complement both pale and bright blooms.
Copper Beech
Beech
Foliage from this tree can present a range of colors from the classic rich green, to deep purple and earthy reddish hues we see with the Copper Beech.
Pittosporum
Hardy plants with dense whorls of leaves on wordy stems. Leaves are either a solid green color or a lighter green with a creamy variegation. They also produce small, sweet-scented flowers in a different range of colors.
Foxtail
Foxtail
Long plume-like stems that hold many needle-like leaves. A unique option to add reach and dimension to an arrangement or bouquet without necessarily increasing the size of the bouquet.
Acacia
Acacia
Long stems with a multitude of small leaves that add movement and unique shape to arrangements. A perfect option for autumn events.
Passion Vine
Passion Vine
Boasts bright green, trident-shaped leaves and spiraling springs. An excellent choice for creating whimsical, twisting shapes and arrangements.
Plumosa
Plumosa
Airy, feather-soft fronds with leaves that resemble miniature pine needles. Due to the airiness of this plant, they fit in very well with most arrangements and arrangement types, not overpowering any of the other flowers.
Sun Palm
Sun Palm
Light green, fan-like leaves work amazingly well as a backdrop to any wedding bouquet or floral arrangement. The wide leaves make them perfect for hanging or dried decor.
Our Top 5:
Although we love greenery, plants, and flowers of all types, there are some that we adore working with more than others. Here are our top greenery picks for a garden-inspired wedding in Richmond, VA or Charlottesville, VA.
Olive: Why not? Its springy and tapered leaves are a world-wide symbol of peace and can be a hardy addition to any bouquet, garland, or wreath.
Italian Ruscus: It’s the perfect co-star. It has long, tear-shaped, glossy leaves that are capable of filling out and arrangement without overpowering your flowers.
Camellia: Great for tea and floral arrangements, these plants produce blooms in shades of white, pink, and red which makes them incredibly versatile to use for Charlottesville wedding flowers.
Jasmine Vine: They are gorgeous. Carrying a strong floral scent, these flowering vines can be used to create hanging arrangements, to cover arbors or to create a wild and natural backdrop.
Italian Pittosporum: A lighter variation of the Pittosporum, this plant has light green, pale leaves and are crinkled in appearance. They fit neatly into premium floral arrangements without overwhelming the other plants and flowers.
