Wedding Flowers: Why Locally Grown is Best

Your wedding day is one of the most memorable days of your life, and every detail—from the dress to the flowers—should reflect your unique style and love story. When it comes to floral arrangements, more and more brides are choosing locally grown flowers over imported blooms, and for good reason.

Farm-fresh flowers not only bring beauty and freshness to your wedding but also support sustainable farming, local businesses, and seasonal charm. If you’re planning your big day, here’s why locally grown flowers are the perfect choice for your wedding! At Fresh Market Farms we love weddings!

Fresher, More Vibrant Blooms

Imported flowers often spend days (or even weeks) in transit, traveling thousands of miles in refrigerated trucks and cargo planes before arriving at a florist. By the time they make it to your bouquet, they may have already lost some of their vibrancy.
Locally grown flowers, on the other hand, are harvested at peak freshness, sometimes just hours before your wedding. This means:
✔️ More fragrance and brighter colours
✔️ Longer-lasting bouquets and centrepieces
✔️ Stems that hold up better in hot or outdoor weddings

For a wedding where every detail matters, fresh flowers make a huge difference!

A More Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Choice

Did you know that 80% of flowers in Canada are imported? These flowers require massive amounts of fuel, refrigeration, and packaging, which leaves a large carbon footprint. Plus, many imported flowers are grown with harsh chemicals and pesticides and labour practices are not in line with Canadian values.

By choosing locally grown wedding flowers, you are:
✔️ Supporting sustainable growing practices
✔️ Reducing your carbon footprint (fewer transportation emissions!)
✔️ Helping pollinators and local ecosystems

Saying “I do” with eco-friendly blooms from Fresh Market Farms is a beautiful way to start your marriage with a mindful, earth-friendly choice.

Locally Grown Flowers Make Your Wedding Truly Unique

No two locally grown bouquets are ever exactly the same. Unlike mass-produced, one-size-fits-all floral arrangements, farm-fresh flowers bring natural movement, organic textures, and garden-inspired charm to your wedding. Fresh local flowers also smell wonderful. When people attend a wedding with local flowers people are always commenting on the beauty and the lovely smell. Consider using local blooms and consider Fresh Market Farms for your wedding florals.

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