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Take classic wedding elements to the
next level with a few creative touches
By Cathy Cassata, CTW Features
Fresh is best. And that especially is true
when it comes to your wedding style and
décor. But why simply rely on seasonal
blooms to give your wedding a fresh vibe?
Fresh fruit and vegetables can add a whole
different dimension of texture and color
to floral arrangements and other décor
throughout your wedding.
To put a garden-fresh feel on your event,
consider these inspirations:
BEAUTIFY THE BOUQUET
Give your bridal bouquet pop and a
welcoming scent with simple elements like
parsley, sage and rosemary. Any vegetable
or fruit will do, depending on your taste.
For a fall wedding, use miniature baby
eggplants and baby pomegranates to
create a purple jeweled tone. You can also
incorporate Brussels sprouts or red kale
that compliment nicely into a bouquet.
Entire branches with miniature lemons,
limes, pomegranates and other
fruit on them are also popular.
Go small though This will
definitely draw attention to the
bouquet, which is great, but for
a bride, don’t use a large branch
or a huge piece of fruit. Instead,
little delicate and tiny fruits and
vegetables can be combined with
flowers to make a gorgeous yet
not overpowering arrangement.
5
Ways to Freshen
Your Wedding