Can you put succulents on a wedding cake?

Succulents are pretty resilient, so as long as you handle them carefully, you can put them in a sink full of water and give them a good clean. You can then put your succulents on the cake. Cut small circles of white greaseproof paper to cover the root section of the succulent.

How do you put live succulents on a cake?

Here’s how to do it:

Trim down the root of the succulent.
Fit the succulent snugly in the test tube. Use gentle pressure to insert the test tube into the top of your cake.
Stagger other succulents in the other layers of the cake, and repeat step 2.
For the blossoms, first add some water to the test tubes.

Are succulents expensive for weddings?

A succulent and floral bouquet can cost as little as $70 for your wedding and will include strikingly colorful flowers as well as unique succulents that you can then plant and keep.

What goes on top of a wedding cake?

Saving wedding cake for your first anniversary is a tradition that symbolizes good luck and prosperity for newlyweds. The top tier of the cake is to be frozen and then consumed on the couple’s first anniversary.

Are Succulents poisonous?

Luckily, most succulents are considered non-toxic and are harmless to pets when ingested. Others contain skin irritants that can cause minor skin irritations, and some can cause mild symptoms when ingested.

Are succulents cheaper than flowers for a wedding?

If the price of peonies is making your eyes pop, consider adding some succulents to your wedding bouquet. Incorporating these pretty plants tends to be far less expensive than filling your bouquets and centerpieces with flowers alone.

What is an average budget for wedding flowers?

According to our friends at Weddingwire.com, the average cost of wedding flowers in the U.S. is around $1,500 for small to medium size weddings and up to $5,000+ for large weddings. Whatever your wedding budget is, it is safe to start with 8-10% of your total budget dedicated to the florals.