Thursday, May 31, 2012

Succulent Succulents!!





I am absolutely loving the use of Succulents in Bridal bouquets.  There are so many different types of succulents. Succulent plants are water-retaining plants adapted to arid climates or soil conditions.  The most common and popularly know succulent plant is the cacti.  Aloe is another more commonly known succulent as well.  However, most brides are not putting cacti in their bouquets.  The Sempervivum Succulent is a flower shaped succulent that ranges from a light pale blue color into shades of violets.  Some of these even have a pink or orange tint on the edges of their leaves.  Another great thing about succulents is that they mesh well with pretty much any color and give a refreshing look to bouquets.  Mint green is a color that I've always really loved and seems to be a growing trend this year.  Its soft, whimsical, relaxing, and looks amazing paired with not only pastels, but jewel tones; and black as well.  The best thing about succulents is that there are so many shapes, sizes, colors, and textures to choose from.  If you are trying to think outside of the box for your bouquet but don't want to get too crazy Succulents are a great way to add uniqueness. Below are some examples of just how many different types of succulents there are and how many different shapes and sizes there are to choose from.  :)