Amidst the flurry of riveting colors and an intoxicating variety of bridal flowers, it is perhaps easy to forget their green counterparts. The green garland, though, is back in trend and has emerged stronger than ever.

Green is the color of thriving life, of rejuvenation. The usage of greens in the traditional varmala as accents isn’t a novelty but now we are witnessing a change where the greens have taken the centre stage. The wholly green varmala is a minimalist favorite and its fusion with other petite blooms also presents one with several options to pick from. 

These are super easy to wear for a long time, are generally irritation-free and you don’t have to worry about the colors and textures clashing with your outfit. They look just as good with an embellished lehenga as they do with a plain sari!

 

Boho chic

 

Light and breezy, frond garlands look effortless. The minimalist assemblage of leaves such as palm fronds, ferns and some more showy tropical varieties are eye-catching even in their rustic make. While these greens might be more familiar in terms of wedding decoration, they are just as good a substitute for the regular flower garland for a casual boho style.

 

Hawaiian blend

 

The traditional Hawaiian garland or the lei might be familiar to you in vibrant and cheerful hues of decadent florals. The tropical vibe, however, can also be captured in the wedding garland by mixing some gorgeous blooms like orchids with gorgeous greens.

 

The classic red rose and greens

 

The good old pairing of rose garlands with green accents will never go out of fashion. It has, however, seen fancier and more experimental avatars where the greens occupy just as much space as the velvety reds, are entwined with the looms rather than simply stacked together in layers. Increasingly, layered garlands have also witnessed much demand wherein one strand is made entirely of roses and the one complementing it of greens. 

 

Traditional tulsi garlands

 

Tulsi leaves have special significance in our culture and often find use in auspicious occasions. It is only fitting then that they also be fashioned into lovely green garlands to be donned on special occasions. These festoons can be rustic and light or layered and flamboyant.