Trend Alert: 21 Air Plant Ideas for Your Wedding

I remember air plants being really popular in the nineties.

My parents had lots of them hanging up around the house, and I recall their spindly texture, varied green and grey hues, and the fact that they didn’t need a whole lot of water or attention.

And as with so many trends from the nineties, (perms, crop tops and choker necklaces) air plants are making a comeback.

And unlike velour tracksuits, ying yang rings and sparkly eyeshadow – we’re very excited about this resurgence, because air plants just happen to be beautiful for weddings.

Flowers by Green Lion Weddings, Photo by Michelle Gardella Photography via Bridal Musings

Coming in lots of varieties, (xerographica, scaposa, argentea and fasciculata are among the most common) air plants can grow and live without soil, making them perfect for long lasting bouquets and prep-in-advance wedding decor.

Versatile and hardy, they’re catching up with succulents as a stand alone, stylish plant for weddings. They work for bouquets, garland runners, or terrariums, or as an adornment on favours, buttonholes, wedding cakes and even hairstyles.

If you’re looking for some greenery that’s minimal and modern, but still creates lots of interesting texture, air plants might be right for you.

Scroll down for lots of ideas for how to include these chic botanicals in your wedding…

1. Boxed Up

Flowers by Isari Flower Studio + Event Design, Photo by Joshua Aull Photography via Style Me Pretty 

2. Pair with Protea

Photo by Kendra Elise Photography via The Knot

3. Botanical Favours

Photo by Blue Rose Photography via Burnett’s Boards

4. In the Mix

Flowers by Tinsel & Twine, Photo by Amber Gress Photography via Ruffled

5. Keep it Classy

Photo by Anne Robert Photography via Style Me Pretty

6. Romance & Texture

Flowers by Arrangements Floral and Party Design, Photo by Katie McGihon via Style Me Pretty

7. A Masculine Air

Buttonhole by The Southern Table, Photo by Ben Q Photography, via Style Me Pretty

8. Winter’s Tale

Bouquet by Tend Living, Photo by Kate Harrison via 100 Layer Cake

9. Autumnal Arch

Florals by Ines Naftali Floral & Event Design, Photo by Merari Photography via Style Me Pretty 

10. Foliage in her Hair

Flowers by Green Lion Weddings, Photo by Michelle Gardella Photography via Bridal Musings

11. An Alternative Arrangement

Bouquet by Melissa Timm Designs, Photo by Jewels Photography via Bohemian Mint

12. Floating on Air

Floral Design by Bunch Studio, Photo by Evynn LeValley Photography via Ruffled

13. Amid the Greenery

Design by Casa de Perrin, Photo by Paige Jones Photo via 100 Layer Cake

14. Pretty with Peonies

Flowers by Sweet Annie Floral Design, Photo by Ruth Eileen Photography via Style Me Pretty

15. Ring Around

Wreath by Daisy Rose Floral Design, Photo by Jessamyn Harris Photography via Style Me Pretty

16. Nautical Nod

Flowers by Brianna Belton Design, Photo by Photography by Michala Wilson via Bridal Musings

17. Hang Ups

Flowers by Florist Fire, Photo by Monika Gauthier Photography & Design via Ruffled 

18. Chic with Seaglass

Flowers by Millie V’s Floral Designs, Photo by Chelsey Boatwright via Ruffled

19. Catching Dreams

Photo by Lauren Saylor via Oh So Beautiful Paper

20. Plated Up

Styling by Mayhar Design, Photo by Christine Sargologos Photography via Style Me Pretty

21. Potted Plants

Photo by CJ Williams via Nouba

Pretty cool, right? I love how they sit nicely with other foliage for a more masculine look, and work really well with big romantic blooms like peonies and protea.

Don’t forget to pin your favourite ideas and share them with your florist!

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