Succulents are among the most popular ornamental plants because they are particularly easy to care for and at the same time appear very decorative. They are often used as a decoration on various occasions and adorn walls, tables and flower arrangements. More and more bridal couples opt for succulents for the wedding, for example for the bridal bouquet or as part of the decoration. Guests offer another great idea to use the little plants on their big day. The original Give Aways are a nice surprise for the guests and remain as a nice souvenir from their special wedding day.
Succulent as an environmentally friendly gift gift
Nowadays thesmall guest giftsNot missing at any wedding. The Give Aways that guests can keep after the wedding celebration are a nice thank you that is highly valued. If the gifts are also practical or useful, you will probably be used long after the wedding.
For this reason, more and more bridal couples are opting for gifts that have a nice meaning and are also used after the wedding. If you are looking for a cheap, environmentally friendly and elegant gift, you are definitely right with plants and succulents. The ornamental plants are evergreen and thrive on different conditions. So you will not embarrass your guests.
What types of succulents are suitable for wedding guest gifts?
In principle, you can transform most succulent types into pretty give aways to the wedding. Depending on how large the number of guests is, you can need more than 150 small arrangements. It is therefore recommended to only use mini succulents for the wedding, because they take up less space on the table and look super cute at the same time.
The most popular types for this purpose are above all the leaf succulents that fascinate with their decorative leaves. They are usually sold in sets that consist of different varieties.
Beautiful packaging ideas for the give-aways
The possibilities of handing over the Give Aways to the wedding guests are a lot. A separate table is often set up at the entrance or output, where the guest gifts are arranged so that every guest can take their little thank you with them.
You can decorate the table with a shield that asks the guests to take a gift. A nice message connected to the gifts is just as well received. For the wedding succulents, for example, you can write something like “Let our love grow”.
To save space, theGuesses for wedding also as space or table cardsused. In this way, the gifts also appear more personal, since the name of the recipient is written on it. In this case, you can also arrange the Give Aways on a separate table at the entrance or decorate the plates with it.
Make guest gifts yourself
You can also make small pots with mini succulents as original gifts for your wedding. For this you need a suitable container or pot in addition to the plants. All necessary materials and simple instructions can be found below.
Materials:
- Small flat brush
- Pebbles
- Mini shuttle
- Desiques with the name of the guest or the bride and groom
- Loop or wooden skewer
- Small pots
First brush the earth away from the leaves of the succulents with dry brushes. Then take the plant from the plastic shell together with the earth and put it in a small saucepan. As soon as the succulent is planted in the new pot, cover the earth with pebbles. Finally, either tie the etiquette with the loop around the pot or glue it on a wooden skewer and put it into the earth. Complete!
As a rule, you can use any container for your succulents for the wedding. However, the size of the plant should match this container. Tea light holders are also suitable as planters for mini succulents. If the time is not sufficient for personalized labels, then you can simply make a larger shield with the inscription “Please take one”.
DIY idea for gifts with succulents
If you are looking for an alternative to classic succulents in a pot, you can also try this idea. Succulent cuttings are used and glued on a suitable surface. Small wooden slices, which are decorated with moss and mini succulents, are particularly natural. Achaleic discs, on the other hand, look very noble and would immediately refine the table.
To make up for these original gifts for the wedding, you should first put some glue on the wooden disc and stick a small piece of moss on it. Then attach the succulents to it and the first give-away is ready. With a helping hand you can make the little gifts in no time at all.
Use different containers
To the right oneContainer for your succulent guest giftsYou should consider the colors and style of the wedding. Ultimately, the guest gifts act as part of the wedding decoration and have to harmonize with it. We have put together some ideas that you can see as inspiration.
Transparent mason jars are perfect for presenting small decorative objects nicely.
You can also use other glass containers without a lid to show the succulents for the wedding.
Succulents in a wooden box look very natural and offer an environmentally friendly idea for the Give Aways for the wedding.
You can also design the classic clay pots for the gifts so that you go well with the wedding decoration. The mini plant pots can be painted and decorated as desired and are remembered for a long time with the wedding guests.
