Wild Flower Bouquets - A Wedding Gift

Last year, my cousin got married. As a witness, I had the responsibility of handling the table decorations, including the flowers—a privilege that came with high expectations. The wedding took place in the garden of my late grandfather, who passed away one year ago. Given the shared passion for gardening within my family, including the newlyweds, and their preference for wild flowers, the task at hand became quite a mission.

Initially, I hesitated to opt for wild flowers, concerned that they might fade. The thought of gathering flowers for more than 150 people seemed daunting. Despite visits to two plant centers, three plant nurseries, and a picking garden, I remained unsatisfied and couldn't find a suitable match, let alone in the required quantities.

I then decided to take a stroll around their house and collected some wild flowers. Experimenting with different combinations, I observed the flowers for several days and was pleasantly surprised to find that they retained their vibrancy. The day before the wedding, my mom and I embarked on an early morning picking mission. It took the entire day to gather the flowers and create the bouquets. Additionally, we acquired some erica from a nearby plant nursery, freshly picked from the field that morning, to complement the bouquets. Mission accomplished—my gift to them.

The bouquets feature Achillea as the base, complemented by Rapeseed, Chamomile, and Persicaria for touches of yellow and purple, respectively. Topping off the arrangements are Verbena, Rumex, and Lythrum. All these wild flowers were chosen for their abundance and were picked without causing harm to the ecosystem.