A mother-and-daughter duo give wedding bouquets new life in Stowe

The Stowe Petal Project repurposes flower arrangements in one of Vermont’s most popular wedding destinations.

By: Erika Tally

Outlets: UVM's Community News Service

Published: August 21, 2026

Words: 646

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship

After the bouquets, centerpieces and aisle markers have been arranged, the average wedding uses anywhere between 800 and 2,500 flower stems, according to wholesale flower distributor Whole Blossoms.

Despite being a quintessential element of most ceremonies, all that greenery can cost the couple roughly $2,800, yet many of the arrangements will only be used for a single celebration.

Now, Nora Rogers, …

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