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the advantages and disadvantages of using silk flowers for weddings
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With the
prices of weddings going higher and higher, budget conscious brides
are always looking for ways to save. One of the more popular ways
to do this is to opt for silk wedding flowers over fresh flowers.
But are cheap silk wedding flowers really less expensive than fresh
flowers?
Well the
answer is, it depends. Budget silk wedding flowers can be cheaper in some
instances and they are definitely hardier than fresh flowers. But
in other cases, it will make more sense for you to go with fresh
wedding flowers.
Below we go
over the pros and cons of choosing silk wedding flowers for your
bouquets, centerpieces and other wedding décor.
Read on and decide
if silk wedding flowers are really a better choice for you.
 Advantages
Of Silk Wedding Flowers
Silk
wedding flowers can be cheaper than fresh flowers
In many
cases, silk wedding flowers are cheaper than the real thing. One
reason is because you can usually put them together yourself, so you
don’t need to hire a florist. Also, you can save money using silk
flowers if the fresh flowers you like are exotic and hard to find.
Budget silk wedding flowers are found easily online or at sales in
arts and crafts stores. Price out your options and see whether silk
or fresh is cheaper for you.
Silk
flowers will hold up in almost any weather conditions
One of the
best reasons for choosing silk wedding flowers is because they are
durable. Unlike fresh flowers, silk flowers do not need water and
will not wilt in hot or humid conditions so you have some
flexibility concerning when the flowers need to be put together.
This means that silk wedding reception flowers don’t need water in
their vases and can be set up hours before the reception is set to
start. Also, a silk bridal bouquet can be made months before the
wedding date. Silk wedding flowers are also easy to arrange and
simple to transport from place to place. You also don’t have to
worry about a broken stem or crushed bloom when using silk wedding
flowers.
They aren’t
seasonal
Suppose your
wedding is set for the middle of winter but you had your heart set
on a bouquet featuring hydrangeas. If you use fresh flowers your
bouquet will be very costly using an out of season flower. Where if
you use a silk bridal bouquet, you can have hydrangeas in it without
any problem. With silk flowers, every variety is available all year
long so they eliminate the subject of seasonality.
They make a
lovely keepsake
The flowers
from your silk bridal bouquet or silk centerpieces will never die or
fade, so you can keep them forever as a reminder of your wedding
day.
Preservation for fresh flowers can be very expensive, with
silk flowers you don’t need to do a thing. When you use silk
wedding flowers you can count on your flowers looking just as they
did on your wedding day for many years.
Silk
flowers are good for allergies
Though it’s
not a problem for everyone, many brides or grooms are allergic to
flowers. To some brides, a fresh bouquet may mean a runny nose,
itchy watery eyes, sneezing, coughing and even hives or a rash.
Nobody wants to feel that way on their wedding day. For this
reason, silk wedding flowers are an excellent choice for allergic
brides or grooms.
Disadvantages of Silk Wedding Flowers
They
are not always cheaper
While there are budget silk wedding flowers available, fresh flowers
may actually be cheaper in some cases. Often the more common types
of flowers are less expensive than silk versions of the same
variety. These days there are many online shops that offer common
varieties of fresh flowers at wholesale prices. If you want a more
common flower for your wedding (like roses or daisies) you’re
probably better off using fresh flowers. On the other hand, if
you’re looking for a flower that is out of season, silk wedding
flowers may be the way to go. Do some comparison shopping and don’t
commit to anything before you have a price quote for both types of
flowers.
Silk flowers don’t have the beauty of fresh
flowers
Silk wedding flowers do look very realistic from a distance, but up
close and personal you will always be able to tell that they aren’t
real. If they’re not of the highest quality, silk flowers can even
look stiff, dry or dull. At any rate, silk flowers will never look
like fresh flowers. Fresh blooms look soft and have a glow that
only comes from the flowers being alive. If you are concerned about
appearances, stick to fresh flowers.
They do not smell like fresh flowers
One
of the nice things about having flowers at your wedding is enjoying
the scent that comes with them. A sweet floral scent (like the kind
you get from roses, sweet peas or lilacs) adds a nice element to
your wedding flowers. Though silk flowers often have a scent
applied to them, it cannot completely mimic the natural scent of
fresh flowers.
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