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Wedding planning is often stressful on brides and their families alike. However, flowers should not be a cause for concern. Working with a local flower farmer can help brides save money, allow for creative options and eliminate the uncertainty of overseas shipping and handling; all while learning about new bouquet and centerpiece opportunities!

When a bride has the opportunity to work with a flower farmer, she will receive a personalized experience! Brides are able to talk one-on-one about vision, color scheme and any ideas they may have. There truly is something special about sitting down with the person who is growing and tending to an important part of a wedding. 

When asked why a bride should use a local flower farmer for their wedding, Beth Holland of Happi Harvest in New Brockton said, “Using local flowers allows for more creativity! If given the right amount of time, you may even be able to pick what you want grown.”

Knowing options is important to any brides’ decision making process. A visit to the farm may even be in the cards to actually see her vision bloom to life! Many times a bride can get so swept up in the trends that she forgets different can be exciting. Many local flower farmers grow things that typical florists do not have on hand or do not order because it’s not considered trendy or the ordinary. Using local flowers will help any wedding stand out and the guests are sure to be talking about it all night long!

“Flower farmers grow different things that we think are pretty or unique,” Holland said. “I love working with brides who don’t mind stepping outside of the box and trying something different.”

Not all fresh flowers are all that fresh. Imported flowers may be cut a week or more before they arrive in the brides hands or at the florist, creating time for quality and vase life to decline. Buying from a local flower grower ensures flowers are cut the day before or that morning and made into a bouquet that same day!

When a bride purchases flowers within the state of Alabama or even right down the road from where she may live, shipping and handling doesn't pose an issue. Not only can brides save money, but buying local aids in protecting the environment. Transportation accounts for about 29% of greenhouse gas emissions, which is reduced with local purchases.

Selecting wedding flowers doesn’t have to be a scary process. Be sure to trust the expert! From seed to bouquet, Alabama flower farmers will take care of everything. 

To learn more about Sweet Grown Alabama and find local fresh cut flowers, visit SweetGrownAlabama.org.