Our natural surrounds can be a vital source of inspiration when it comes to wedding decorations for your reception or ceremony. Look to the shrubs, the trees and the lush foliage that grows in abundance in our natural landscape. Wedding stylists and florists are opting for luscious leaves and generous lashings of foliage for fresher looking wedding decorations. The nature loving and budget conscious bride will fall head over heels for these foliage styling ideas. We’ve put together a few of our favourite creative uses of foliage…
Below: Photographer – Just For Love Photography, Stylist – Inspired by Love Events
Foliage Adornments
A bouquet, boutonnière or hair accessory – use some greenery to adorn yourself.
Below: Image 1: Willow Tree Creative Services / Image 2: Gail McDiarmid / Image 3: Stylist – IGBY Productions, Photographer – Stefani Driscoll Photography, Flowers – Moss Industry Weddings & Events
“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” – Vincent van Gogh
Arbours
Use an abundance of greenery to frame you and your beloved as you exchange vows in front of your nearest and dearest. It’s incredibly easy to source and is a beautiful representation of life and vitality.
Below: Image 1: Photographer – Just For Love Photography, Stylist – Inspired by Love Events / Image 2: Photographer – Day One Wedding Photography, Floristry – Oak & Linden / Image 3: Stylist – The Style Co.
Below: Image 1: Stylist – IGBY Productions, Stefani Driscoll Photography, Flowers – Moss Industry Weddings & Events / Image 2: Photographer – Just For Love Photography, Stylist – Inspired by Love Events / Image 3: Photographer – Day One Wedding Photography, Floristry – Oak & Linden / Image 4: Stylist – The Style Co.
Reception Styling
Below: Image 1 – 4: Stylist – The Style Co.
Table Settings
A unique and simple way to dress up your reception tables. Create overflowing foliage, interspersed with fresh blooms and herbs for a delight to the senses.
Below: Image: Photographer – Day One Wedding Photography, Floristry – Oak & Linden
Below: Image 1: Stylist – IGBY Productions, Photography – Stefani Driscoll Photography, Flowers – Moss Industry Weddings & Events, Stationery – Natalie Sitka / Image 2-3: Photographer – Just For Love Photography, Stylist – Inspired by Love Events / Image 4-5: Stylist – Main Event Weddings, Photography – Heart and Colour / Image 6: Pollen & Patina.
Food and Drink
Why not use a touch of garnish to dress up signature cocktails and decorate your wedding cake. Many delicious herbs such as rosemary, thyme and mint make for beautiful and simple drink accompaniments.
Below: Image 1: Stylist – IGBY Productions, Photography – Stefani Driscoll Photography, Flowers – Moss Industry Weddings & Events, Cake: Meaghan Cook / Image 2-3: Photographer – Day One Wedding Photography, Floristry – Oak & Linden
Signage and Stationery
Foliage is even making its way into stationery designs. Extend an invitation to your guests or communicate the evening menu with beautiful watercolour native Australian foliage or lush green fern illustrations.
Below: Photographer – Just For Love Photography, Stylist – Inspired by Love Events
Below: Stylist – IGBY Productions, Photography – Stefani Driscoll Photography, Flowers – Moss Industry Weddings & Events, Stationery – Natalie Sitka
For more inspiration for how to use foliage to style your wedding, check out our Modern Wedding Styling Handbook or Flowers Magazines.
