More greens than flowers: 14 wedding decor and flower arrangement ideas that will help you save money

Greenhouse receptions

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Love how greens and fairylights transform this alfresco reception into an ethereal celebration effortlessly! 

Photo: @weddedwonderland, @annakimphotography

Flowers: @teresasenamaui

Fern bouquet

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Not big on blooms? Ferns can also help add volume (and rustic charm) to your bouquet. See other lush and wild bouquets to be inspired by.

Photo: @100_layercake

Flowers: @megan_gray

Leaf-dressed wedding cake

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Dress up your buttercream cake with vines for a more rustic touch, like how our real couple, Karen and Kelvin did for their contemporary and rustic wedding celebration.

Photo: Tinydot Photography

Cake: Sarah's Loft 

Wreaths for pets

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We love the idea of having pets at weddings, and we're unashamed to admit it! 

Photo: @weddedwonderland, @elizabethannedesigns, @jacquelynnphoto

Flowers: @bloomsandblossoms

Bridal car signage

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Get your bridal car in on the theme with the signage, too. Like this one from our real couple Ke Li and Quing's classy wedding affair at Amara Sanctuary.

Photo: Bloc Memoire Photography

Bridal chair decorations

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Your guests should know who you both are, but it's still nice to steer them in the right direction! 

Photo: @snippetandink

Styling: @shannonleahyevents

Ceremony arch

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Draw attention to the front with this lavish ceremony arch. The best part? It's made primarily with fillers! See other contemporary wedding arches from real couples here.

Photo: @snippetandink, @theedgeswed

Arch design: @riondesigns

Aisle decorations

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Ferns add visual interest as well as earthy tones to your overall decor. 

Photo: @snippetandink, @gracehavlak

Styling: @shannonleahyevents

Trees as centrepieces

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Give the impression of a grand wedding by having towering centrepieces for your tables. See also .

Photo: @snippetandink, @sylviegil

Styling: @shannonleahyevents

Luscious bouquet

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Real bride Melissa proves you don't need large blooms to have a sumptuous bouquet here. See her gorgeous Bali wedding here.

Photo: Erich McVey. Flowers: Gloriosa Flower House Bali

Tropical wedding ceremony set-up

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Having your wedding ceremony in a lush lawn or one with intoxicating verdant surroundings means you don't have to do much for decor. 

Photo: @100_layercake

Stylist/florist: @hellogemevents

Boutonniere

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Have your groom match his boutonniere to your bouquet, if you're having one with more fillers than flowers. 

Photo: @oncewed, @heathergracebeerman, @jakestephenbeerman

Flowers: @kelly_perry

Minimalist table settings

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You don't need to go over-the-top with your table centrepieces. Simple, clean designs like these look sophisticated, elegant, and won't hinder conversation for your guests. 

Photo: @oncewed, @sallypineraphoto

Simple wedding bouquet

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If you're looking for a small bouquet, or posies for your bridesmaids, this clutch of hellebores is simply lovely. 

Photo: @oncewed, @tamaragigola

Flowers: @kkfloral