Kale floral arrangements: Up the fiber content of your wedding

Wedding kale from a vegan planetarium wedding. (Photo by Bernie Smith Photography — Wedding kale from a vegan planetarium wedding. Photo by Bernie Smith Photography

A long time ago, I wrote a reactionary post called “Fuck yeah, kale bouquets.” It was a reaction to people talking shit about some people's choices to have my favorite lettuce featured prominently in their weddings.

Currently, I am planning a wedding, and I still feel strongly about the power of kale and its rightful place as featured decor. So much so, that I've been rounding up so much kale wedding inspiration, that reading this post might just up your fiber content…

Obviously the OG kale bouquet still has my heart.

Learn how to DIY this awesome edible centerpiece from HGTV.com — Learn how to DIY this awesome kale centerpiece from HGTV.com

Kale bouquet photo via Sweet Violet Bride

Sarah's food-themed bouquet of purple and red flowers set off by artichokes, mint, basil, fiddlehead ferns, and purple kale. (Photo by Daniel Finucane) — Sarah‘s food-themed bouquet of purple and red flowers set off by artichokes, mint, basil, fiddlehead ferns, and purple kale. Photo by Daniel Finucane

Photo by Francis Joseph Photography - Floral Design by Petals, Ink - via StyleMePretty — Photo by Francis Joseph Photography – Floral Design by Petals, Ink – via StyleMePretty

Hand-tied kale bouquet from WeddingChicks.com and Cluney Photo

Lavender roses, green spider mums, ‘Kermit’ pom-pom mums, and purple kale, all arranged in a rustic bark basket. (From 1800flowers.com, no less!)

I love this vegetable centerpiece from The Art of Doing Stuff with beet greens, swiss chard, anise flowers, lavender, parsley, carrot tops, and of course, kale.

Look how cool kale looks just by itself, though! And at $5 a bunch, those are some cheap-ass offbeat floral arrangements. Although, that second-to-last photo is probably what I'm leaning most towards: a fully edible “floral” arrangement that features a lot of kale. It's fun, funky, and perfect for the wedding of two foodies.

Are you planning on incorporating kale into your wedding? How? Where? And can I have some?

About the Author: Megan Finley Horowitz

@meggyfin @thedashanddine @meggyfin

When Megan's not writing, traveling, and sleeping, she's eating like the fate of the world depends on it. (You're welcome, world!) You can snoop into her personal life over on her website The Dash and Dine!

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