The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Cannabis-Friendly Wedding: A Collaboration with Bridal Musings 💍🍃
Wedding ideas for those who are interested in having a glamorous, cannabis-friendly wedding.
The stigma of consuming cannabis is changing, and so is the consumer. Weddings are a great place to highlight the beauty and diversity of cannabis products and luxury ancillary products. Cannabis consumers know it’s power to amplify an atmosphere of love and union.
To get the inspiration flowing, we collaborated with editor, Claire Eliza, of iconic wedding publication, Bridal Musings to produce a dreamy cannabis wedding shoot featuring an array of dope products! We decided to choose 1906 chocolates, Love + Destroy pipes, My Bud Vase bongs, accessories by Alyson Nicole, and gorgeous Sarah Seven wedding dresses as well as an amazing spliff bar by Barbari Shop for our dream weed wedding.
Check out the photos below to get some ideas for your own wedding and keep scrolling for more tips!
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Cannabis weddings are on the rise
Cannabis weddings are a major trend right now. There are so many benefits of pairing weed with weddings. Despite what non-cannabis users might think, having weed at your wedding doesn't mean you aren't keeping things classy - in fact, people can act a lot more civilized if they aren't pumped with booze. However, you can still incorporate bottles of champagne and alcohol (if you choose!). Basically the rule when it comes to planning your wedding is...you can do whatever you want. Don't be influenced by any potential shade from "helpful" relatives or feel like you have to make choices to please other people. This is your day!
Photography: Claire Eliza
A weed wedding checklist
When planning a weed wedding there are a few practical things consider:
1) Make sure to check with your local authorities about whether or not marijuana is legal where you plan on tying the knot. Local laws may even need to be adjusted if a state passes a new recreational law. Even if you're in Washington State where it's legal to grow your own weed, you'll need a permit to have a cannabis wedding. Obviously, we wish we lived in a world where cannabis was legal everything but until then, it's always better to be safe if you aren't sure.
2) Check with your local cannabis retailer (you might have to jump through hoops to make this happen, but it's worth it in the end) for the cannabis vendors who are licensed to provide services at your wedding.
3) Find a marijuana-friendly catering company for all your ganja-inclusive festivities. Look for a restaurant or caterer with a clean food handling certification.
5) Prepare a cannabis wedding registry (we have some ideas below).
6) If you don't want to have a huge wedding, why not host a small group of your closest friends and plan a private pot-friendly party.
Designing your cannabis wedding
This one is pretty obvious, but we really love using weed leaves and hemp flower during the ceremony as well as the reception. Here are some ideas to use cannabis as a decorative element:
We created these bouquets from a local farm and beautiful wild flowers for an organic, natural feel.
Photography: Claire Eliza
You can go the crafty route and ask your local hemp farm if you can buy any extra flower they may not need to make your own flower arrangements. We paired store bought flowers with wild flowers and hemp to create an organic bouquet
Hire a florist who is cannabis friendly and ask them to weave in cannabis in their design along with your favorite flowers.
If you’re in Los Angeles or Las Vegas, you can buy your flowers from Shop Love Pot, a florist who specializes in stunning cannabis floral designs which include smokable CBD hemp—the kind helps you relax, but doesn't get you high— can be dried to enjoy later as a tea, herbal smoke blend, or for an aromatherapy herbal bath.
Shop Love Pot designer's choice - A beautiful array of seasonal flowers and hemp flower.
Cannabis wedding etiquette
Even though legalization is pretty much mainstream and any type of cannabis use is socially acceptable, you still need to keep these basic rules in mind at your cannabis wedding.
Let everyone attending your cannabis wedding know the dosage you are providing if you plan to serve pot-infused cocktails and appetizers. You want to make sure everyone, however well-versed they may be in weed, have all the information so they can make the best decisions for their selves and their bodies.
In case you are worried about anti-cannabis guests causing a stir, just create a private cannabis area - not to protect those we can't handle it, but to make it more fun (and secretive) for those who do #coolkidsclub
Be considerate with your smoke! Not everyone is tolerant of smoke or may have a condition like CHS that can make second hand cannabis smoke dangerous for them.
Ask your guests to be conscious of their use of fire, whether that be matches, lighters or dropping joints on the ground, if you are in nature. It’s forest fire season and you don’t want your special day to go up in smoke by destroying the environment.
Wedding Spliff Bar
The Barbari Spliff Bar is such a unique addition to the modern cannabis wedding! If your guests have the know-how or curiosity you can make it fully self-serve, otherwise hire a cannabis connoisseur behind the bar to answer questions, break down terminology, and create custom strain pairings with your choice of herbal blend. Terpines don’t sound so scary when you know they are essential oils also found in citrus, cinnamon, and even roses!
Made of different natural herbs, Barbari Blends have very pleasant floral scents, help cut down on cannabis costs, and keep everyone going for longer. No matter what your guests comfort level is with cannabis, they can customize their experience hand rolled just for them.
What To Wear
From small batch, sustainable brand Paneros, this white beaded slip dress is mini-length and is fully hand-beaded by women artisans in Bali. Perfect for a pre-wedding night out with your girls or the special occasion of getting wed, you'll be sure to dance 'til dawn in this dress. Features adjustable back crisscross straps and an invisible back zipper. Reviewers say the glass beads have the perfect amount of glitz without being overwhelming and that you can adjust the straps.
The Sue Wong Embellished White Lace Cap Sleeve Gown is a stunning choice for a wedding.
It's hard not to hear wedding bells when you look at this gorgeous Sue Wong dress! This lovely lace dress is adorned with delicate ribbon, sequins and beaded embellishments that make this the perfect dress for your wedding! All you need is a veil and you are ready for the big day!
This classic cami dress makes for a stunning statement dress. It would look great as an after party look or for a bride who is on a budget. We love the romantic look and how the chemise can create a rocker or classic vibe depending on what accessories it is paired with. Perfect for a rebellious bridal look.
This White Eyelet Lace Sleeveless Dress is a captivating blend of sweet and sexy, perfect for any bridal event.
Look picture-perfect in this white eyelet lace dress from Self-Portrait. Perfect for any bridal bliss event, this dress is a mixture of sweet and sexy, it also has pockets! Style with pearl earrings and strappy heels for a chic look.
Perhaps you have seen Edie Parker’s latest campaigns featuring Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meister) and collaborations with St. John. The height of sophistication Edie Parker is known for their gorgeous customizable handbags that will make your special day truly unique. We love their vintage inspired Slim Jean evening bags with removable cross body chains. This makes for a lovely keepsake of your wedding day, brides can even get their new last name or nickname from their new spouse emblazoned on the side.
For Your Wedding Registry
Grow, harvest, and smoke what you want inside of your own home for a fraction of dispensary prices. It has never been easier to build your own organic and robust home grow. They also have a team of grow-at-home experts that have designed and tested the perfect indoor system for experienced and aspiring growers alike.
Cannabis Gifts For Brides, Grooms & Bridal Parties
My Bud Vase makes signature one-of-a-kind artisan pieces – perfect for the bride and groom who love to be discrete about their cannabis consumption. Vintage designer bongs are crafted by artist Doreen Sullivan, who originally created these beautiful pieces to avoid good ol’ fashioned “mom-shaming” as they look more like artwork than a smoking device. Your bride will definitely thank you later for a piece she doesn’t have to hide when her mother-in-law drops in for a visit.
Ideas to spice up with honeymoon night
Elevate your intimate experiences with Mello CBD suppositories. Discover how they may heighten arousal, reduce discomfort, and enhance relaxation. CBD's natural properties may promote better blood flow, potentially making sensations more intense. Bid farewell to anxiety and discomfort, while potentially ensuring natural lubrication for ultimate pleasure. A wedding night must have.
Wow Your Spouse in this White Lace Garter Teddy Bridal Lingerie Set.
Get ready to spice the wedding night up with this White Eyelash Lace Garter Teddy Bodysuit Thong 2 piece Lingerie Set. Made with delicate eyelash lace, this set is both sexy and comfortable. Perfect for a romantic night in (wink wink) or as a surprise for that special someone. Dare to be bold with this stunning lingerie set. Only for the confident and fearless.
Lounge in the bridal suite and on the honeymoon in style in the Forever Yours Robe in White.
This effortlessly sexy robe with kimono sleeves would make an ideal cover up on the day of the wedding and on your honeymoon. Lace heart embroidery & charmeuse satin make for a gorgeous robe to wear on your special day and beyond.
In the spirit of giving, we’ve put together this cannabis gift guide with some ideas for those in your life that love weed. If you have friends and family who are avid stoners or just now discovering cannabis products, these gifts will help their stash game. From unique bongs and pipes to the most beautiful curated cannabis gift boxes, there are a ton of awesome weed gifts out there.