‘Succulent bouquet photo by NK Photography
With the dry weather, succulents are ‘today’s’ plant. Their fleshy leaves and lovely varied colours will enhance any table setting.
Photo by One Love Photo
The rosettes of Aeoniums are coloured a deep purple. Echeverias are small rosettes of grey ‘leaves’ sometimes with a dusty pink tinge in the cooler weather. Some are shaped like jelly beans and are bright green with orange/red tinges. Unusual colours are available, from lime green, to yellow, pink and red and bronze, as well as striped, crinkled or the tiniest, most delicate of leaves and rosettes.
Succulent centre pieces from Yes Please!
Succulent Wreath by Fiona Grubb via Design Sponge
The many and varied leaf shapes are part of the succulent family’s particular charm. Use them in a single variety in pots along a table. They look particularly effective when in rusted or distressed metal pots or in terracotta pots that have been lime washed in a subtle colour.
Photo by Blossom Daily
Photo from Portland Bride & Groom
Succulent favors from Martha Stewart Weddings , Bouquet via The Green Vase
Bouquet via House Martin
Their varied shapes are beautifully enhanced by crowding different varieties together in low arrangements, a wreath, or wired into your bouquet to enhance the blooms’ softness and colours.
Photo via Once Wed
Bouquet via House Martin
Bouquet from Erin Hearts Court via 100 Layer Cake
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July 9, 2009 at 5:10 pm
Ooooh…those are stunning! I think the top one is my personal favorite, though I love them all – succulents are beautiful! Kind of how they say “pink is the new black”, I feel like “succulents are the new peony”…lol.
Cheers!
-Jaim
July 10, 2009 at 2:14 am
Great flower arrangements. Good photos as well…
July 10, 2009 at 6:20 am
I love this new trend of using succulents in weddings. AND I love Jaime’s comment that “succulents are the new peony”! Too funny!
July 12, 2009 at 2:52 pm
beautiful bouquets and arrangements! absolutely love the first image and final image!!!
July 13, 2009 at 11:42 am
I love, love, love succulents! These photos are amazing too! Perfection.
March 6, 2010 at 5:53 am
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