"Earth laughs in flowers,"
said the great Ralph Waldo
Emerson. Inherently products of the natural world,
flowers are a symbol of beauty and are an essential part of most wedding day
celebrations. If you would like to incorporate more eco-friendly elements into your
wedding, flowers are a great place to start. Conventional cut flowers are grown with
pesticides and often with unsustainable growing practices. Many conventional flower
farms also grow their flowers in countries where they pay workers very low wages to
keep costs low to American consumers. There is hope, however. Recent demand for
sustainable products has spread into the world of wedding flowers. Here are a few
suggestions to help you find flowers that match your green values:
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Posted by Nicole of mywedding.comSeptember 26, 2008