Wonderfully Unexpected: Succulents

To all my Eco-conscious and green brides out there: If you're looking for a green alternative to cut flowers, succulents are the plant for you.

To all the rest of us: They're just so lovely to behold!

{Top photo via: A Mountain Bride; Bouquet photo via: Inspired to Flowers via Martha Stewart Weddings; Boutonniere photo via: Blogger Brides}

Don't think for a second that these "blooms" are restricted to Palm Springs and Arizona weddings; they work with all types: Modern minimal, beach, vineyard, vintage romance, earthy and the list could go on.

{Upper left: Plant Design Online; Bottom left: Margaret Honeycutt Photography; Upper & bottom right: With This Ring}

With their fleshy leaves, they make unique bouquets, giving dainty feminine florals an edge.

{Top row: (left) One Love Photo, enovember; Bottom row: (left) Erin Hearts Court, bouquet: here}

They also make unexpected boutonnieres, with their structured petals for guys who don't want anything flowery.

{Top row: (left) Out of Hand, (right) here; Bottom: Erin Hearts Court}

The best thing about succulents is their renewable quality. You can replant them once your wedding is over as a reminder or keepsake of your special day. How romantic is that!

{Top row: (left) Succulent Luv, Casa Sugar; Bottom row: (left) here, Apartment Therapy}