Why Silk Flowers are so popular for Weddings
Many wedding couples place their wedding flowers high on the list of priorities as they really contribute to the ambiance and style of the day. The bride’s bouquet reflects her character and the theme of the wedding, whilst beautiful floral arrangements are extra special too, as they are used to bring their natural elegance and vibrant hues to churches, Registry Offices and Reception venues. In the last few years though, there has been a noticeable shift in favour of using silk flowers – with the UK leading the way ahead of other European countries.
What lies behind this blossoming trend?
Traditional elegance – with a modern twist
Silk flowers offer a classic beauty to couples for their wedding day. Using modern technology, silk flowers today are astonishingly realistic. There are so many gorgeous faux flowers to choose from including delicate roses, colourful bougainvillea and peonies and stunning orchids. A huge bonus for choosing silk flowers, is that they have all the allure of natural blooms but there are no seasonal limitations. Couples can choose their favourite flowers for any month in the year.
Silk flowers are budget-friendly
Most couples have a strict budget for their wedding day as their money is pulled in so many directions such as a mortgage repayments and expensive work commutes. The average cost of wedding flowers is 8- 10% of the wedding budget Silk flowers are the ideal solution because they are cost-effective.
Fresh flowers often come with a hefty price tag, but their silk counterparts offer significant savings, but exude the same opulence and beauty. Couples can budget more easily and spread the financial load as they can buy artificial flowers well in advance of their ‘big day’.
Once you have decided to choose silk flowers, you will soon discover that their quality has come a long way in recent years. It is well worth shopping around and choosing top quality silk flowers and greenery with natural differences in their tone and excellent detail so they look very realistic.
Choosing silk flowers is ideal if you want to have larger floral props for your special day such as a gorgeous floral arch or verdant living wall.
Silk flowers have enduring beauty
One of the greatest advantages of choosing artificial flowers is that they are so durable. Fresh flowers can wilt and droop within hours in warm weather. To keep fresh flowers looking good, it will be essential that someone cares for them during the Wedding Reception. If the wedding is in an outside venue, any breeze can cause havoc to floral arrangements too. If you are planning a two-part wedding, transporting the faux flowers is easy and ensures that they will look perfect for both ceremonies – even if they are days apart.
Choosing silk flowers means that the couple can cherish memories of their wedding for many years and can give some of the gorgeous flower arrangements as gifts to their mums, Maid of Honour and other key guests.
It’s the eco-conscious decision
With growing concerns about environmental issues now shaping many consumer choices, many bridal couples are choosing silk flowers as the eco-friendly alternative. Silk flowers are a sustainable alternative and they reduce the impact on the environment compared to using fresh flowers that often have to be transported by aircraft or lorries. Silk flowers offer all the natural beauty of fresh flowers, but instead of being enjoyed for just a day or so, they will look every bit as stunning some years later.
Silk flowers offer versatility
Using silk flowers for your wedding offers paralleled flexibility! From floral bouquets to table centrepieces and pedestal arrangements, silk flowers can be customised to match any colour scheme, style or theme preference. Rustic charm can be quickly created using wildflower arrangements and a cascade of luxurious orchids will exude elegance and sophistication. Silk flowers are so versatile and adaptable that you can easily create the theme you would like for your wedding.
Silk flowers are practical
Silk flowers make all the wedding preparations easier as they can be bought well in advance and need no refrigeration or special handling. All types of seasonal flowers are available all year round with no seasonal fluctuations or growing problems. Flower arrangements with silk flowers and greenery can be made in advance and this frees up time for other ‘last minute must-dos’.
For couples or friends with allergies, silk flowers are the perfect solution to the problem. Silk flowers ensure that all wedding guests can relax and enjoy a great celebration.
Silk flowers are definitely trending as more and more wedding couples discover that they offer timeless elegance, practicality and have eco-friendly appeal. Silk flowers are budget – friendly too and have enduring beauty and versatility. They can be arranged in an innovative or classic design and look so amazingly life-like, it is common to see guests touching or smelling them because they can’t believe they are not real!
