I love the idea of giving little saplings for guests to plant in our honor. I have researched it a little and I'm finding that many of the places package the seedling in a labeled plastic tube which seems impersonal, and most of the available trees are evergreens, which doesn't really mesh with our summer wedding. I am picturing a little green leafy tree in a little pot that I can tie with a pink ribbon. Any advice on where to get something like this without dropping more than $2 a tree?
Re: Tree Seedling as Favor?
If you really want to give out favors I would recommend something edible.
http://www.botanicalpaperworks.com/catalog/wedding-collection/plantable-seed-wedding-favors
I want to do this but I am having a fall wedding not exactly planting time
I am doing basil, cilantro, thyme, rosemary and oregano...I am tying tags to them with twine that tell what they are and what they are used for in seasoning dishes
[QUOTE]You probably don't want to hear this but I would rethink your choice of favor. Sometimes gifts like these tend to get left behind. Not everybody has the motivation or desire to take the time to plant a tree. The would hate to have to keep up with a little tree while I'm slightly drunk trying to leave your reception, KWIM? If you really want to give out favors I would recommend something edible.
Posted by SD3194[/QUOTE]
This..
While your heart is in a nice place, please don't give me a favor that I have to baby along and try to get to grow.
At my niece-to-be's shower last month the favor was shasta daisy seeds in plantable paper. Most of them were thrown away after the shower because no one (in our family anyway) wanted to deal with them.
Edible is always an excellent choice.
I posted this about a month ago, I loved the idea but after hearing the responses decided not to go that direction. If you do decide to do this check out Arbor Days website www.arborday.org/shopping/gifttrees/weddings.cfm
I also agree with some PP's that some people just don't have the motivation to actually plant the trees, water them and make sure they mature.