Weed weddings, a successful concept in the USA

In U.S. states where cannabis is legal, a new trend has emerged: weddings celebrated with plenty of cannabis. We’ve already told you about the First Steps of this concept in Oregon. Since then, the model has expanded to include a wider range of services. Among the challenges of the wedding planner, striking a balance between the couple's original vision and potential guests who are not in favor of cannabis use.

Who wants the bouquet?

Bec Koop is a trained florist. She moved to Colorado in 2014 following the legalization of cannabis. Since then, she has been creating bouquets that include cannabis flowers and organizing all the cannabis-related aspects of weddings. The bouquet isn’t made up entirely of cannabis flowers. Ms. Koop prefers discretion. She incorporates a few stripped-down branches where only the top bud remains. All the buds in the bouquet are smokable. She then creates boutonnières with a small bud to be placed in the outer pocket of the suit jacket. Finally, she rolls hundreds of joints to be handed out during the reception.

Who wants a bunch of weed?

For the happy occasion, she hires a budtender. This cannabis expert has a booth, set slightly apart from the reception area, just like the bar. The bartender advises guests and suggests different varieties based on the curious guest’s preferences or mood. If the guest has already had a few drinks, the budtender may refuse to pass the joint. He is responsible for educating guests about cannabis use and, above all, for warning them about adverse effects abuse. Above all, he must keep track of the people who have already stopped by to grab a small THC-infused snack. Running this booth costs about $80 an hour—and more if the party goes late into the night.

The client chooses absolutely every variety that will be offered during the wedding. The couple buys the weed and then gives it to Ms. Koop so she can assemble the bouquets and roll the joints. No more rolling in secret—anything not used in the bouquets will end up in pre-rolled joints made by the florist.

The Best of

Bec Koop states on CNBC : «Once, a grandmother asked me for an infused soda. She wanted to let loose on her grandson’s advice. An hour later, she was dancing on the dance floor.» «Another time, a couple asked that every smoker be given a joint. Instead of making a toast, the guests were all supposed to light their joints at the same time.» « »One day, a couple asked me for a double-bowl bong. Instead of kissing, they wanted to celebrate their union by taking a hit from the bong together. So I contacted a glassblower for the occasion.”.

She does, however, recommend letting guests know in advance that cannabis will be available. »Some people are sometimes shocked and get upset, but most people are curious and leave happy.».