Like most industries, there is a growing trend from florists, wedding planners, and couples looking to make their weddings more sustainable. The big question is, where do you start? According to Kris McKee of Kris McKee Floral Design, to go down the sustainable route, you need to make ethical choices in the flowers and construction techniques you use to make your presentation. The good news is you don't have to break the bank or sacrifice beauty to be successful. Kris McKee is a former nurse, and an independent florist with a strong focus on creating designs that are beautiful, original, full of personality, unique, and, most importantly, bring joy. She is also committed to creating florals with a sustainable focus that prioritizes the negative impact on our environment. In this chat, we discuss: Why Kris became a floristHow a nursing career shaped how Kris runs her flower businessThe sentimental value of flowersUnderstanding the language of flowersHow to make sustainable flower choices for your weddingHow bad is floral foam for the environment?Ways to reduce the environmental impact of your weddingHow to have a wonderful flower display and still keep to your budgetTips for choosing a florist for your weddingGreat ways to donate flowers after a weddingLinks & Vendors Mentioned: Kris McKee Floral Design  Find Kris:  On her website: Kris McKee Floral Design  On Polka Dot Wedding: Kris McKee Floral Design Kris on Instagram: @kris.floraldesign Find Dorothy & the Polka Dot Wedding team: On Instagram: @polkadotwedding On the website: polkadotwedding.com For full transcript and show notes visit: polkadotwedding.com/podcast Wedding pro? Join our membership here. This podcast was produced by Polka Dot Wedding. The Polka Dot Wedding team is honoured to conduct our work on the land of the BoonWurrung, WoiWorung, Eora and Kuring-gai people. We honour the traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past & present.