Perhaps one of the biggest expenses you’ll have on your wedding day is flowers, from your bouquet to boutonnieres to the many centerpieces that will adorn your reception tables, your gorgeous arrangements will cost plenty of time and money. After all that soul-searching to find the perfect setting, it’s heartbreaking to think that most of these blooms will find their way into the trash bin. But you don’t have to let that happen!
There are more options than ever to recycle your wedding flowers, to not only cut down on waste but to ensure that they give someone the same joy that they brought you. Here are a few great services and recycling ideas to keep in mind after your wedding comes to a close.
Random Acts of Flowers
This organization has been in existence since 2007 and is a green recycling nonprofit that utilizes dedicated volunteer team that recycle wedding flowers and repurpose them to bring joy to individuals in healthcare facilities, retirement homes and hospice facilities. Best of all, your gift will be tax-deductible!
Rebloom
Currently available in New York City with plans to expand in the near future, Rebloom lets you be charitable without doing much! The organization will accept your wedding flowers that will be sold for delivery the day after. The proceeds can then be donated to the charity of your choice so you can turn your investment into something lasting!
Re-Gifting!
Last but not least, if you’d like to share your floral creations on your own, make it a policy at the end of your festivities to allow your friends and family members to take your flowers with them so they can enjoy them long after the celebration. Dry out your bouquets and boutonnieres to use as décor in your new home, and any extra can be donated to local hospitals, churches and retirement homes where they can shine long after your special day!
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