The Pros of Going Faux: Comparing Artificial Flowers & Real Flowers for Weddings

You have probably spent months organizing every aspect of your wedding, down to the color of the napkins, whether you plan a lavish party for all your friends or a backyard ceremony for just ten of your best pals. Your personality and love story are reflected in everything.

A critical component of your wedding puzzle is your flowers. From sensual and moody jewel tones to charming and romantic pastels, the kind and color scheme you select for your wedding can completely change the ambiance of your special day. Your floral arrangements should be stunning.

Who says they must be accurate, though?

With a few extra benefits, such as lasting longer and having a more affordable price tag, artificial flowers may offer all the beauty of genuine flowers. If you still need to go faux, read below to see how artificial flowers stack up against genuine ones and how they might simplify your wedding preparation.

Why choose artificial flowers for your wedding

1. Faux flowers are more affordable

Every penny matters when organizing a wedding on a tight budget. Therefore, fake flowers can be the answer you're seeking if you want to make the most of your hard-earned money.

How much more affordable are artificial flowers vs real flowers?

On average, fake flowers can be up to four times less expensive than the real thing. That's a significant amount of money that might let you decorate with more floral arrangements and receive more flowers for your money.

To increase your selections, you might even choose flowers that are out of season or possibly exotic without paying extra.

2. There's no expiration date

Artificial flowers just do not wither. It's no minor accomplishment.

You can order your flowers months or even years in advance to prepare for your ceremony and reception. Your fake flowers will be ready if you must postpone your wedding for whatever reason (hello, worldwide pandemic), and they will be as vibrant and lively as the day they were delivered.

3. Artificial flowers are always in-season

Real flowers are limited to what is in bloom now and in the season. Fake flowers are not the same. Any type of flower can be obtained at any time of year.

Do you want sunflowers to add color to a winter wedding? You got it. What about dahlias in the spring that are stunning in the fall colors? No big deal, again.

The weather is also not a concern for you. It won't be a drought that abruptly destroys the sunflower field your florist sources from a drought. Mother Nature, take that!

4. They're allergy friendly

If you or your guests suffer from allergies, genuine flowers may rapidly ruin an evening by causing sneezing and dry eyes.

Faux flowers can be a simple method to avoid the sniffles at your wedding because they are entirely pollen-free. You will only shed happy tears, not the uncomfortable, burning ones, and you will still be able to appreciate beautiful floral arrangements that appear stunning in pictures.

5. They're more pet-friendly

You are undoubtedly aware that certain plants, such as lilies, are poisonous to pets. It could be an issue when you want to include animal pals in your wedding. Someone will need to watch Fito closely if he is to be the randing bearer to ensure he doesn't choose to nibble on any possibly harmful flowers.

Plants and flowers that could be harmful to pets

• Eucalyptus leaves
• Dahlias
• Lilias
• Schedule Points of Interest Tulips

Restricting your floral choices could negatively impact your entire appearance. However, you can use as many fake lilies as you like when decorating with artificial flowers. Of course, you still don't want your dog to eat artificial flowers. However, they might provide you with more options and greater peace of mind than you otherwise would have.

6. They're perfect for DIY projects

Would you like to get your hands dirty and add your unique touch to your floral arrangements? Fortunately, fake flowers are designed explicitly for do-it-yoursYoulowers; you don't have to be concerned about petals dropping off or stems breaking when arranging your flowering in two. You may arrange some fake flowers whatever you like because they have flexible wire stems that are easy to bend and work with.

It's also simple to make and prepare your bridal bouquet and other decorations weeks or months in advance because artificial flowers don't wilt; no refrigeration is needed.

Can you mix artificial and natural flowers in DIY projects?

Yes! You can add a genuine flower or two to your fake floral arrangements if you'd like.

Perhaps you would rather have a bouquet with real flowers and accent it with artificial greenery. Or would you want a bed of fresh greenery from your lawn to contrast with your fake roses? Go ahead and do it. You have a plethora of possibilities since there are no rules.

7. They're great for reverse destination weddings

One strategy to bring a well-liked venue closer to home is through reverse destination weddings. Additionally, using fake flowers could make it easier to execute your motif.

For instance, do you love Hawaii but reside in landlocked Chicago? No worries, just head to a lakeside beach with some pink flowers and fake citrus.

You don't have to worry about tropical flowers dying in the cold or pay for the importation of exotic flowers. You just need to put on your shades and unwind.

8. They're super lightweight and easy to transport

Bouquets that cascade appear incredibly luxuriant and ethereal. The issue is that the bouquet will be hefty if you use real flowers. Furthermore, who wants to avoid getting an arm cramp while making their way down the aisle?

Faux flowers are much easier to handle because they are composed of incredibly light materials like silk and foam. The outcome is that you won't have to worry about your arms growing weary while you stand for pictures or walk down the aisle.

The lighter fake flowers will also be easier to put into your car and set up at the event if you need to bring more giant decorations, such as a two-piece floral arch.

9. They make long-lasting memories

A bouquet of genuine flowers will eventually dry out and deteriorate into a shell of its former self, no matter how hard you try to keep it fresh. But with fake flowers? Your bouquet will remain immaculate for many years to come.

If you place your bouquet in a shadow box or display case, it will appear just as it did on the day you said "I do." Examining a time capsule is analogous to that.

10. You can repurpose them at any time

You can only use genuine flowers as decorations on your wedding day unless you don't mind using flowery swags or brown, shriveled-up centerpieces.

However, keep in mind that your artificial flower arrangements are incredibly durable. Therefore, you can save your wedding decorations and use them for a variety of special occasions down the road, such as:

• Anniversaries
• Birthdays
• Showers for babies
• Graduations
• Proms.

You name it. Since decorations won't cost you money, you may use that money for more entertaining items at your party, like a bottle or two of bubbly.

Additionally, if your wedding was held on a holiday, such as a Halloween ceremony or Christmas wedding, you may easily double your decorations as seasonal decor. Your vacation could feel even cozier and more memorable if you see your wedding decorations all over the house.

Bonus: Artificial flowers can look real

Since the days of your grandmother's dusty centerpieces, faux flowers have advanced significantly. They can have an appearance that is as realistic, colorful, and luxuriant as the genuine thing.

Do us a favor if you don't believe that: Try to determine which flowers in this article are real or fake by scrolling up. Does it make a difference? No? They're all fake, which is why it's a trick question. (Really, yes.)

Do you believe your guests or anybody who views your wedding images will be able to identify the difference if you cannot? Although they might not, your wallet can.

Conclusion

As it turns out, fake flowers can offer just as many benefits as genuine ones, including some that aren't possible with the real thing, like lower costs and the capacity to reuse decorations.

Flowersarch provides everything you need if you're prepared to experiment with fake wedding flowers.

With new color collections debuting each season, we offer premium imitation flowers in over 20 designer color schemes. When organizing your wedding, use our preset designs or make floral arrangements with our designer flower boxes and do-it-yourself kits to save time and effort.

Additionally, if you choose to become one of the many Flowersarch brides, feel free to tag @Flowersarch on Instagram so that we may share your beautiful moments.