Cannabis Weddings A Budding Trend For Brides And Grooms
CAMBRIDGE (CBS) - As cannabis becomes legal in more states, a new type of wedding is budding. Some couples are trading the traditional toast for a wedding toke.
High school sweethearts Mike Whittaker and Jordan Mackenzie are one of the couples planning a high note for their wedding day.
"Picture an open bar theme with cannabis," Whittaker said.
In addition to a bartender, the couple is hiring a "budtender" to serve marijuana to their guests.
"This will allow our guests to have that relaxation and experience the herb the way we want it to be," Mackenzie said.
At a recent Cannabis Wedding Expo in Cambridge, couples could visit over 30 booths featuring marijuana-themed services. The Expo featured everything from flowers, to chocolate fountains infused with CBD, to marijuana drinks perfect for a wedding toast.
"Most of our clients don't want a cannabis-themed wedding, they want cannabis available for their guests in a safe and moderated way," said Madlyne Kelly, the co-owner of Irie Weddings & Events.
"Budtenders" are the specialty at Irie Wedding & Events. These insured experts serve joints and other products to guests. Kelly said they walk guests through, "smelling the different strains to see which one is going to be the best for them."
The average cannabis bar from Irie Weddings & Events costs $750 for a wedding with 100 people. That price does not include the cannabis, which the couple must buy themselves.