9 Ways to Incorporate Weed Into Your Wedding

Updated on 5/6/2017 at 5:35 PM

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Yi

You may think of weed and weddings as an unlikely pair, but it turns out they're kind of the perfect matrimony. I attended the San Francisco Cannabis Wedding Expo, because of course that's a thing, and learned about a number of ways couples can incorporate pot into their nuptials. Most people might picture stereotypical hippies gathering around a drum circle and passing joints, but 4/20-friendly weddings go beyond that perception. "Weed-ings" can in fact be executed just as elegantly and as upscale as what many would consider more traditional weddings. As recreational use continues to legalize across the country, it seems like more couples are becoming open to the idea.

The Expo featured over 50 vendors, from beauty services to cannabis chefs, all knowledgeable in the topic of safe incorporation and consumption. I was slightly disappointed to realize that all samples were not marijuana-infused, but I should've known as the only restriction to attend was age (21+). The selling and distributing of weed was strictly prohibited and all goods were "virgin" — even the nugs displayed in jars were fake. Again, disappointing but understandable. But instead of a high, what I took away from the event were ideas on how incredibly versatile cannabis can be in terms of weddings.

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Wedding Favors

Prerolled joints would definitely come in handy the next morning for hangovers. Companies like Ona Events offer personalized goodies, including artisan craft edibles and hand-rolled joints wrapped in silk. Classy, eh?

If you really want to treat your guests, display a variety of cannabis goods from mini vapes to medicated fruit leathers that they can choose from.

Flower Crowns

With the rise in popularity of bridal floral crowns over traditional veils, vendors like Flowers on Flowers weave in "nugs" with silk flowers. They also offer "bud-onnières" for the groom.

Brides can choose between five different strains to wear, and though the nugs are 100 percent fake to allow them to be legal everywhere, I couldn't believe how real they looked in person.

Desserts

Edibles are not limited to your stoner brownies and cookies. Virtually any treat can be infused with cannabis — even macarons, as you'll see ahead!

Yes, cotton candy, too. Owner of B Edibles Vanessa Corrales told me that couples can customize their fluff to the dosage. Choose between a sativa-dominant (active high) or indica-dominant sugar (lazier, chill high), depending on what kind of vibes you'd like at your wedding. Each cotton candy cone can include five to 10 mg of THC (which 90 percent of events go with) to up to 50 mg.

"If you medicate everyday, five to 10 mg will do nothing for you," Vanessa said.

But if most of your guests are only occasional users, a lower dosage might be the smarter choice to ensure everyone can handle it.

Catering

If you want to limit cannabis infusion to hors d'oeuvres, catering services like Toasted Jam Co. can help you out. They pair flavors that would go well with specific strains and use their medicated jams with cheese and charcuterie, glazing meats, and sautéing vegetables like the delicious brussels sprouts I sampled. Their products include a Blackberry Kush jam, made with a little OG, locally sourced organic blackberries from Salinas Valley, and sea salt from Big Sur.

At a wedding event, for example, Chef Tabitha Stroup said that it's all about transparency and educating guests. "I like to micro-dose, so with each medicated item, I would have a beautiful sign letting [guests] know that this portion would be three to five mg, so you can build or back off," she said. "I feel that the medicated foodie is getting more sophisticated and wants something beyond the brownie, which definitely has its home."

Weed Bars

Rather than having an open alcohol bar, consider hiring professional "budtenders" like Top Shelf. What the Colorado-based budtending company provides is the display glassware and their expertise to ensure an educated and responsible "elevated" experience for guests.

Under the Colorado Amendment 64 Law, adults 21 and over are permitted to gift up to one ounce of marijuana to other legally aged adults. Top Shelf does not in any way sell the weed or facilitate sales. Couples are required to purchase what they need from a dispensary themselves and then from there, their budtenders will serve as experts at the event.

Teas and Coffees

"High" tea, indeed. Zen Potion offers infused gourmet teas and artisan coffees that range from 15 to 88 mg of THC. You won't taste the cannabis one bit, but you will feel the effects.

Decor

Why display your centerpieces in boring vases when you can feature them in glass bongs? My Bud Vase is a "paradigm shift in paraphernalia" that repurposes retro water pipes into decor.

Custom-made garlands are also an option.

Hemp Bridal Gowns

High Vibe Bride designs and creates silk-hemp wedding dresses that can start from $1,000 up to $5,000. They're all made in the US and are much softer and lighter than you'd imagine.

Cannabis Ceremonies

Exchange vows while being a little stoned. Officiants like Beautiful Ceremonies facilitate weddings with cannabis for an "authentic" and "relaxed" experience with "high fun," according to their flyer.

As you can see, the possibilities are almost endless.

Any cannabis products referenced above are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The writer is not a medical doctor, and their experience is based on personal use, the results of which may not be typical or intended. The legality of cannabis products varies by state, and readers are encouraged to check their local laws before purchasing and using cannabis products. Nothing in this article should be construed as advice regarding the legal status of cannabis products. Any views expressed in this article by a third-party sponsor are those of such sponsor, and do not necessarily represent the views of POPSUGAR.

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