Fake flowers v real flowers

Fake flowers v real flowers for your wedding- the great debate continues!

For centuries, beautiful flowers have played a key role in weddings and today, they are as important as ever and account for 8-10% of the wedding costs. Whether to choose fake or real flowers is a quandary that many brides face as there are ardent supporters in both camps!

The key to success whether you choose fake or real is ‘quality’. If you are choosing gorgeous artificial flowers, choose the very best as these look amazing lifelike and the attention to detail is amazing –  you will see more than one of your guests having a surreptitious feel the petals to check! BloomsArt is a market leader and its online collection (www.shopsbloomsart.com) is breathtakingly beautiful as each flower and leaf is carefully crafted using unique poly-silk fabric and the latest real touch technology. 

If you decide to plump for fresh flowers, they really must be ultra-fresh and really top quality. Real flowers are delicate and will need to be handled with care to keep them looking good. If the weather is warmer than usual or breezier this can play havoc with beautiful live flower arrangements. Even if the weather is mild and warm, to keep fresh flowers looking their best, they will require constant hydration through the day.

Another deciding factor is budget. Top quality artificial flowers and greenery are similar in price to real flowers, but the big advantage is that they can be bought well in advance of your wedding day which can help stretch your budget. If you have your heart set on seasonal flowers such as cherry blossom or bougainvillea -even if you get the flowers imported – it will be at great cost. In this case, beautiful artificial blossoms will definitely prove an easier and more economical purchase.    

Here are the benefits for choosing fresh flowers:

1. The flowers of your choice

With fresh flowers you have a wide array of flowers to choose from and the arrangements will be made just for you using the flowers of your choice in the colours of your choice. Your personal preferences will be taken into account by your florist.

2. Floral symbolism can be incorporated

 

Flowers have been symbolic for centuries and you may well have a particular flower that is significant to you and your partner. Using this flower in your wedding decorations will add a meaningful touch to your wedding décor.

3. You can opt for seasonal options

 

Depending which month you will be getting married, you can choose fresh flowers that are in season as this will ensure that they are really fresh and will help reduce the cost too.

4. Fresh flowers are extra special

 

It is true! Beautiful arrangements of perfect fresh flowers do look stunning and add elegance and charm to your special day. The perfume of fresh flowers can help create many very special memories for you and your guests too.

Using artificial flowers also brings benefits:

1. Artificial flowers are durable

Artificial flowers do not wilt or perish so they will continue to look really good until your last wedding guest leaves for home. The BloomsArt floral garlands that are so popular for weddings are both 100% windproof and waterproof, so they can be used to decorate inside and out.

2. They are allergy-free too

If any of your friends or family members have allergies, faux flowers are the perfect solution as they don’t have pollen and they are not scented.

3. Artificial flowers are not seasonal

You can choose any of the artificial flowers for weddings in any month of the year. The flowers will be top quality and their price doesn’t fluctuate. If you want to adorn your reception area with magenta bougainvillea Mamma Mia style it is possible or if you want to sit under a canopy of pretty cherry blossom when it is out of season, this is also possible!

4. Artificial flowers are versatile

The BloomsArt artificial floral garlands and mixed greenery garlands are ready-assembled and are delivered to your door, carefully wrapped in protective boxes. The garlands are flexible and easy for you to install so this will save you time and money. Each floral garland is accompanied by full installation instructions and a helpful video. There are so many simple but effective ways to use them, so why not get creative!

5. You can be more dramatic with faux flowers

If you want to create an amazing atmosphere, hanging lush floral garlands from the ceiling works well. Surrounding the doorway to your venue with floral garlands creates an inviting entrance to your guests. Both of these ideas are easy to do with artificial flowers but would be impossible with real flowers as the garlands would be too heavy and would need constant rehydration on a warm day.

6. Artificial flowers require little maintenance

Artificial flowers are durable so will continue to bring you pleasure long after your wedding day. They make really lovely mementos for mums, grannies and bridesmaids. In contrast, fresh flowers on your wedding day will need someone to care for them to keep them hydrated, whereas faux flowers need nothing more than an occasional light dust.

Ultimately, the choice between fresh and artificial flowers depends on your personal preferences, budget, and specific needs for your wedding day. Many couples find that a combination of both works really well with fresh flowers for the floral bouquets and button holes and vibrant artificial garlands and wreaths to decorate the church or Register Office Exuberant artificial floral garlands will bring style and colour to all types of reception areas too.

If you are unsure how to decorate an area with artificial floral garlands, why not email us with photos and the dimensions to [email protected] ? We will reply promptly with our ideas to that will help make your wedding day magical…