One of the most popular items to decorate events for, are flowers. However, the real question is do you prefer silk/faux flowers over real flowers? Traditionally, fresh flowers were the go-to option. They look beautiful and smell delightful. Both items are truly stunning if done correctly, and bought from a proper wholesaler/store. Some key factors to help make a decision that is best fit for your event can be found below in our helpful blog post!

Budding Budgets

Real flowers can get quite expensive depending on the intricacy and set up needed. Some brides may spend anywhere from $2200 – $6000 on florals for their special day. Depending on where you get your silk flowers from (do your research) it may look just as real as fresh flowers but at half the cost. Having the option to order silk flowers months in advance may help with your budgeting needs throughout your planning process. Another option, is looking into “renting” a bouquet or centerpieces. There are several wedding stores where you can browse bridal bouquets & centerpieces made from silk flowers and choose the one which you would like. The store will then simply pack the flowers and ship them to you. You of course would need to ship back the next day or two after your wedding.

Fresh Flowers

Silk Flowers

Allergy/Season Friendly

Silk flowers are usually the safest way if someone is hypoallergenic to certain types of florals and greens.  You can still create the same look but without worrying about a bridesmaid sneezing all night or breaking out into hives. All though real flowers are extra special and beautiful some may not be available during the month/months leading up to your special day. This can result in unavailability, or making them extra expensive to ensure the beautiful buds for your day. With silk flowers, there is an endless option of florals to choose from without worrying if they are in season or not, also the colors of the flowers are endless as well.

Flexible Florals

When looking into real flowers for your wedding day, many questions may arise regarding weather, and set up. If getting married on the beach on a hot day, some real florals may wilt and not look as fresh in the moment. Delivering real florals can be a hard job. Drivers and designers make sure stems are not broken, and petals aren’t falling or wilting the day of. It takes more than a gust of wind or light rain to cause any significant damage to fake wedding flowers. Faux flowers are easy to bend back stems, and fluff petals if looking a little worn. Lastly, post wedding some real flowers may just go to waste after a long weekend. With silks you have the option of taking them home or gifting them to your friends or family. You may also choose to keep those beautiful, if not real, flowers as a reminder of your big day.