A symbol of the natural world, wedding flowers are a great place to make some eco-friendly choices. Investigate the origins of flowers and think about the pesticides that might have been used. Were they grown in an environmentally way? Cut flowers result in a lot of waste. Talk to your florist about conserving - maybe sharing your blooms with another party.

Flowers that are pesticide free show off a flower's natural beauty. Some flowers, like roses, are so genetically engineered that they need to be sprayed with an artificial scent. Organic roses smell exactly how they should. And if you can't find a florist in your area with organic blooms, there are a lot of options on the internet.

Potted plants, flowers or even small trees can make wonderful centerpieces, which can be transplanted later on. Use potted trees strung with lights to enhance your dance floor, or use a flowering bush (like hibiscus) to hang escort cards from.

Try going a little trendy. Have your bridesmaids carried beautiful fans for a Spanish feel, or silk purses with jewelled blooms. You can also look into silk flowers. They are sometimes more expensive, but the arrangement will last forever and it makes a great keepsake for your girls.

Your goal: support local nurseries by looking for locally grown, seasonal blooms. Talk to your florist to figure out what flowers fall into this category so you know what you can choose from. Using herbs, greenery and berries, you can do a lot of fill in.