Eucalyptus Wedding Décor Ideas

Eucalyptus is a plant known for its many uses and intricate symbolism. It is commonly used in western medicine for its healing properties including cough and cold suppression, and respiratory and pain relief. Eucalyptus is also known for its stress-relieving and energy-inducing properties, and bundles are commonly hung in shower rooms to open airways and promote relaxation. The Eucalyptus tree is native to Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia and the Philippines. Symbolically, eucalyptus was a revered and holy tree for the Aboriginals. It signified the division of three worlds: the underworld, Earth and Heaven. The leaf is thought to have a purifying and cleansing affect, allowing negative energy to perish in spaces where eucalyptus burns.

On top of its fascinating history and holistic and medicinal uses, eucalyptus is a beautiful plant with coin-shaped leaves that dance when in motion. Eucalyptus is a plant with striking visual interest, from its eye-catching bouncing movement to its nostalgic, soft green hue. Eucalyptus can be used for a variety of stunning décor ideas for your wedding while also amplifying the importance of purity, absence of negativity, and relief of relaxation on your special day. Here are four unique eucalyptus wedding décor ideas.

Garlands

Garlands are pieces of wedding décor that can add intriguing visual aspects to your wedding day. Whether hung from the ceiling or strung across bars, tables or walls, garlands add a special sort of ambiance and whimsy to any environment. Eucalyptus garlands can be intertwined with flowers, foliage, lights, feathers and other aesthetically pleasing objects to create the right kind of playful atmosphere on your dreamy day.

Textured Bouquets

One growing trend for 2024 and beyond is the textured bouquet. Floral arrangements are given more appeal and movement with a variety of greenery rather than just flowers. Grasses, vine plants, foliage, herbs and flowers are all combined to create unique and exciting handheld works of art. Eucalyptus is a stunning addition to any floral arrangement for its fresh scent and trickling, sprawling appearance. Eucalyptus bouquets create an old-worldly vibe and are reminiscent of dripping Spanish moss thrown casually over sturdy, curvaceous live-oak branches in the Deep South. Eucalyptus will also starkly contrast any other floral choices with its one-of-a-kind look to create the perfect textural bouquet of your dreams.

Centerpieces

Eucalyptus can also be used as an addition to your beautiful centerpieces. Spread across tables, eucalyptus creates a quaint bedding to wrap around other floral arrangements, vases, invitations, guest books, dinner settings and more. It also can be spread across a table-runner for a fairytale-like overtone.

Wedding Arbor

While not every couple uses a wedding arbor, those that do often enjoy decorating them with foliage and other items to create a striking scene to surround them while they say their vows. Eucalyptus branches strung overhead creates a comfortable, cozy aesthetic while covering the couple in positive energy on their special day. Getting married can be stressful and nerve-wracking at times; the relaxing properties of eucalyptus leaves overhead during your vows can help promote internal relief, encourage deep-breathing and infuse energy into your ceremony.

Eucalyptus is an interesting and whimsical plant known for beautiful properties that may provide much-needed relief for you on your special day. From its visual interest that creates movement and texture, pleases the eye with its understated green tone, and adds special ambiance to your big day, to its holistic and medicinal properties that promote calm, peaceful feelings on a day that can be known for its stressors, eucalyptus’s uses are far-reaching and comprehensive. We hope you found inspiration from these four ideas for eucalyptus wedding décor on your special day!