The bride loved succulents (as do I!) and so I suggested we use mini succulents potted in aged terracotta to function as both the place card and as guest favors.

I found mini succulents at Seaside Gardens. Mini terracotta pots were purchased in downtown LA.

The Wednesday before we transplanted all 200 plants into aged terracotta pots (the pots were dipped in yogurt about a month before the wedding).

We used about 10 different types. If you do transplant, make sure to water them three times that first day and then once every following day. It sounds like a lot of water for succulents, but they need it when they’re this small.

Top photo via Martha Stewart Weddings

I absolutely adore succulents. They make great centerpieces since they can be planted after the wedding, making a truly one a kind keepsake.

They come in a plethora of colors, sizes, and shapes.

And can be used in a variety of ways on a table.

They look pretty and very Asian inspired when paired with horsetail.

And make the most adorable (and eco-friendly) wedding favors.

Images: 1. Joy Thigpen via Once Wed 2. Ellen Silverman 3. Homeroom Studio 4. Martha Stewart Weddings

The Beau-coup Wedding Favors winner is MichelleB who said:

“I love the falling snow holiday ornament place card holders! Ever since my boyfriend proposed to me with a gorgeous diamond engagement ring he bought from http://www.idonowidont.com I have been wedding planning 24/7. I am looking for the cutest little items and those are perfect for the guests tables!”

Michelle, Beau-coup will email you shortly with your gift card. Congratulations!

Paulette, a macaroon bakery based in Beverly Hills has tons of fun colors and flavors that would make for the perfect, tasty, wedding favor. Their mini-box, comes with 2 cookies for $4 (minimum 10 boxes) are super chic and affordable. Orders can be placed online and picked up at their Beverly Hills Store (hopefully they’ll start shipping nationwide soon).

Raspberry rose… how pretty are these?

Sicilian pistachio, yum!

A few years ago I ordered these cookies for a corporate event I was planning that needed logo cookies. Let me tell you, these cookies are as tasty as they are pretty. Hand-decorated gingerbread cookies, you can get them customizes with your monogram or whatever you desire. Each cookie comes in a cellophane bag tied with a coordinating grosgrain ribbon. I would order these at least 8 weeks in advance of your event (they are shipping from Canada after all).
They sent me a whole box of cookies for the holidays and I ate them all!