Flowers will look different for every couple. Choosing real or artificial flowers, for instance, is a choice you may consider for your big day. Here are two pros and one con of using real or artificial flowers.
Pros of Real Flowers
Authentic Look and Feel
When talking about using flowers for your wedding, nothing beats a real flower. Not only will the real flowers look more natural than artificial flowers, but they will also feel and smell real. Real flowers also bring a natural fragrance, and the opportunity to use seasonal flowers from local florists. Seasonal flowers will also look fresher than artificial flowers. A real flower may also match your wedding theme or color pallet better than an artificial flower.
Symbolism and Tradition
A real flower can offer more symbolism than you can find in an artificial flower. Real flowers symbolize romance, kindness, and appreciation. All things that can also be associated with love, and your wedding. Couples may also appreciate the cultural significance of using real flowers as opposed to artificial ones. It’s a tradition to use real flowers for your wedding bouquet and for your center pieces.
Pros of Artificial Flowers
Long Lasting and Durability
An artificial flower, such as a silk flower, will stay around longer than a real flower. Artificial flowers don’t need to be changed when they dry out. You also don’t need to worry about watering an artificial flower like you would need to water a real one. If you want to keep your flowers after your wedding, an artificial flower will be a better choice.
Artificial flowers are also easier to bend and twist if you have a design in mind where a normal flower may break easily. Artificial flowers can also withstand certain weather conditions better than a real flower can.
Customization And Out of Season Blooms
An artificial flower will offer better customization options than a real flower. Artificial flowers may be dyed in almost any color or style you want to fit the theme or color palette of your wedding. If you have a design with out of season blooms in mind, an artificial flower may be a good substitute.
Artificial flowers are a great way to use out of season blooms, or a unique color for design. You can also incorporate artificial flowers into your real flower arrangements as well.
Con of Real Flowers: Allergens
One thing to keep in mind about real flowers is the fact that they can trigger allergies. Especially if you have an indoor wedding, or certain sections of your wedding indoors, real flowers can trigger allergies. Real flowers could also cause guests to sneeze even if it’s not an allergy.
Con of Artificial Flowers: Cost
High quality artificial flowers may cost more than fresh blooms. While you can budget for the flowers, and work with a designer to try and keep costs down, quality versus quantity comes into play. As cost per bloom goes higher, that will limit the size of your arrangements.
No matter if you use real or artificial flowers, make sure you have vases for everything you want to display. Check out our bridal collection if you’re in the market for a wedding dress.