Yep – every so often our fascinating and compelling content will indeed be about floral design. Today we’re talking about succulents, something we’ve alluded to probably in a few photo descriptions, and perhaps tweets or Facebook updates. Succulents have been popping up in floral design lately. What is a succulent? By Wikipedia’s definition, they are “water retaining plants adapted to arid climates or soil conditions.” That refers to a lot of plants – we’re talking about the pretty kind. You probably know them more by sight than by name.
Traditionally, one might not think of them as a decorative element, but that’s where we come in. Combined with other blooms, succulents in a bouquet subtly evoke the desert at a Palm Springs destination wedding. A centerpiece composed of a grouping of small succulent varietals adds a unique texture and depth to a tablescape that soothes the eye at a corporate event with a modern and spare decor scheme. Succulents lining a pathway, or included with other outdoor accent pieces are not only elegant, but as their counterparts in nature do, they tolerate the desert sun without danger of wilting or discoloration. Elegant, low maintenance home decorating is also a snap. Pick three small succulents you like, and place them in matching containers down the center of your dining table. Widen the space between them, and place a votive candle in the gaps. Boom! Instant casual elegance. You’ll be seeing them in more than desert settings now that you know what to look for. Succulents aren’t a secret anymore.
Succulent photos by Joey Martoni, Mariane Perdomo, Duff Axsom, Benjamin Chun and Robyn Jay. Bridal photos by Mellany Miller and Cheryl McPherson
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