Real vs. Fake Wedding Flowers: What You Need to Know

There are pros and cons to choosing fake wedding flowers versus real wedding flowers - but which should you decide on for your wedding? We're here to help you weigh the choice. Keep reading to see if fake flowers best align with your wedding vision!

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Flowers are one of the most iconic wedding decorations, used for everything from the wedding ceremony arch to reception centerpieces. Decorating with flowers is an effective way to lend a touch of natural beauty to your big day!

There is no doubt that real flowers are much more expensive than fake wedding flowers. If you are hoping to get wedding flowers on a budget, fake wedding flowers will free up some of your money to use for other areas of your event!

One big deciding factor for real vs. fake flowers is the cost. Wedding experts and recent brides alike will tell you that when it comes to wedding expenses, flowers are a doozy!

In more recent years, fake wedding flowers have become a popular alternative, and the options have gotten much more realistic. Choosing fake flowers for your wedding is a great way to cut down on costs without compromising on beauty!

In more recent years, fake wedding flowers have become a popular alternative, and the options have gotten much more realistic. Choosing fake flowers for your wedding is a great way to cut down on costs without compromising on beauty! Below are some of the reasons that you might consider featuring fake flowers at your wedding.

2) Endless Artificial Wedding Floral Options to Choose From

Faux flower options have only grown in recent years, with more realistic-looking options than we've seen in the past. We've seen beautiful examples of:

• Silk flowers
• Wood flowers
• Rental bouquets
• Foam flowers
• Wax-coated flowers
• Dried flower decor

Benefits of Choosing Fake Wedding Flowers

We'll walk you through some of our favorite choices below, but for now, here are 10 reasons to choose artificial wedding flowers:

1) Fake Wedding Flowers Come in Every Color

A top reason to opt for fake wedding flowers is that you can find them in almost any color you want! You can have purple roses, red hydrangeas, or blue tulips. Not only will this lend a unique look to your event, but it will allow you to match the color of your bridesmaid dresses. If you want to ensure that your fake wedding flowers will match your bridesmaid dresses, take advantage of our color swatches.

2) Buying Artificial Flowers Helps Spread out Wedding Costs

You know you can save money using artificial wedding flowers, but another advantage is they can be pre-ordered months in advance. This can alleviate the massive bulk of wedding costs that tends to land in the few weeks surrounding your wedding day. 

Pay for them to be delivered well in advance of your event, and you might save some money in the case of a sale. If anything, it will help spread out the cost and make the payments less burdensome.

 

 

3) Fake Wedding Flowers are More Durable

It will take much more than a gust of wind or some light rain to cause any significant damage to fake wedding flowers. By design, they are much more sturdy and durable than any real flower

. 

If you are planning to have an outdoor wedding, fake flowers will free you up from the stress that comes with unpredictable weather, and you can rest easy trusting that your decor will remain intact all day long.

4) You Can Buy Fake Greenery and Flowers in Bulk

If you have plans to feature greenery or a large array of flowers at your event, consider purchasing in bulk. This is a great option if your decor of choice will be garland, which is often used on long banquet tables at wedding receptions. They will look real, but by buying in bulk you will also save a lot of money. If you're lucky, you might also be able to resell your bulk goods once your event is over!

5) No Worries about "Out of Season" Wedding Flower Costs

Designing arrangements and bouquets are ultimately up to your wedding florist, but most couples have an idea of what they want - most often, a specific look, theme, or flower.

When it comes to real flowers, however, there are costs associated with whether or not a bloom is in-season. If it's not, the price goes up. Thankfully, fake flowers allow you to choose any flower in the world, irrespective of whether it is in season or if it even grows in your country!

6) Fake Wedding Flowers are Allergen-Free

For some guests, real flowers present a problem in the form of allergies. While this isn't always a huge concern, it is an appreciated thought - especially if it is a problem that plagues someone in your wedding party, such as the maid of honor, a groomsman, or your mother-in-law. 

If a member of your wedding party is going to be carrying or wearing the flowers all day, fake flowers will allow them to fully enjoy your wedding day without any worries or discomfort!

7) You Can Rent Fake Wedding Flowers Inexpensively

Renting blooms is an alternative to buying fake flowers for your wedding. This is an excellent option for those wanting to be eco-friendly and create less waste!

Browse through a catalog of pre-designed bridal bouquets made from silk flowers and choose the one which you would like

. The company will

pack the flowers and ship them to you; a

fter the wedding, just ship the bouquet back.

All this is

 possible by paying a very nominal rental fee of about $50 - far less than what you would pay for a bouquet of real flowers. The best part is that the flowers will be reused in a future wedding, rather than getting tossed into the trash the very next day.

 

8) Your Wedding Guests Won't Notice (or Care)

Real flowers do look more natural, but most of today's artificial flowers don't scream fake. The likelihood that your guests will notice that your flowers are fake is marginal - after all, how many people are really touching and smelling the centerpieces? And even if they do notice, they probably won't care. Your guests' focus is more likely to be on the open bar and food or appetizers. After all, this is your wedding - so don't spend any time worrying about what anyone else will think!

9) Use Your Fake Flowers to Create a Wedding Keepsake

The worst part about getting real wedding flowers is that they will likely go to waste once the event is over. Granted, you could donate them to a nursing home to make someone's day - but that's another task on your to-do list. 

If you go with fake flowers, you will have the option of taking them home. You can use the flowers to decorate your place, or even gift them to friends or family. They are also much easier to hold on to as keepsake, considering they won't ever shrivel up and fall to pieces.

10) Endless Options for Materials

Silk wedding flowers are one of the most well-known flower options for your event, with countless designs and colors. You can get some truly natural-looking flowers, and at a very reasonable price. Whether you want to use silk flowers for centerpieces or for your bridal bouquet, Etsy has some amazing options. You can purchase pre-made arrangements, or singular blooms to create a design of your very own.

Outside of silk, there are other options as well!  More recently, wood flowers have become popular. You can also find them made from polyester, nylon, and other types of fabrics. Fake flowers can even be made from tissue or paper for an especially unique look that your guests are sure to appreciate.

Affordable Artificial Wedding Flowers You'll Love

We've picked out some of the best wedding flowers for you to choose from. Whether you choose real or fake flowers for your wedding, we want you to know what options are available to you. If you're in the market for affordable wedding flowers, we've got some favorites that won't look cheap. Get ready for some of the best budget wedding flowers on the market right now!

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1) Fake Silk Wedding Flowers

We can't believe how realistic these silk flower bouquets are! They come in a variety of sizes and combinations - everything from silk boutonnieres to silk flower corsages and hair combs. The cascading faux eucalyptus is also a nice touch for your fake wedding bouquet.

Silk Flower Wedding Bouquet

2) Wood Wedding Flowers

We are very impressed with this wood bridal bouquet! Woodland Flower Co offers a variety of wood options in many different colors (pictured here in an ivory, apricot, and copper color combo). As far as artificial wedding bouquets go, the durability and beauty is unmatched! Wood flowers act as the perfect wedding flower decor.

Wood Wedding Flower Bouquets

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3)

Fake

 Wedding Greenery & Table Garland

Wedding garland looks perfect running across long tables, across wedding archways, and on entryways. We love the assortment that this Etsy seller offers! Available in different greenery types (such as Eucalyptus and Boxwood), these realistic faux wedding flowers will have your guests fooled. You can also choose between softer greens and brighter ones depending on your wedding colors.

Artificial Wedding Greenery Garland

4) Paper Wedding Flowers

If you had told us that these wedding flower arrangements were made from paper, we would not have believed you! Made from Mulberry paper, these blooms are durable and perfect keepsakes for after the wedding. They come in many different colors to suit your theme!

 Paper Wedding Flower Bouquet

Choosing between real and fake flowers can be a difficult choice! But by considering these factors, hopefully you will be able to make a confident decision. If necessary, ask your friends and family about what they think of real versus fake wedding flowers. But in the end, remember that it is your event and your happiness is what matters most!

5) Wedding Arch Flowers

One of the most visible places for flowers at your wedding is the wedding arch, where all eyes will be on you during the ceremony! Your arch decor can be your largest wedding flower cost since they tend to be the biggest blooms.

In terms of budget wedding flowers, Etsy has endless options for a flower arch, and the best part is that most sellers will customize your order to match your preferences. Our favorite floral arch is this one - an elegant, luxe set of faux arch flowers that look very real!

Wedding Arch Flowers

6) Fake Flower Petals For the Flower Girl

Fake rose petals are an excellent choice for the wedding, even if you decide to go with real flowers for your bouquet or other decor. Once your flower petals hit the ground after being thrown by the flower girl, the delicate petals will crumble and shred as soon as the guests start to walk around. Artificial flower petals don't pose the same problem, leaving them intact even after a few footprints land on them!

Fake Flower Petals

Will You Be Choosing Real or Fake Wedding Flowers?

What are your thoughts on real or fake wedding flowers? Let's chat! Tell us about your experiences with both, and let us know what amazing options you have seen at the weddings you've planned or attended. What are the pros and cons of fake wedding flowers? Let us know your thoughts or decisions in the comment section below!

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I was live with Yvonne on Mornings with Mayesh in April and a question was asked: &#;What do I need to start a home based floral business?&#;

It&#;s a great question and in truth, I didn&#;t have much when I started my business in . Read more below and watch a replay of Morning with Mayesh here:

(I&#;m featured in Part 2 of the livestream which starts about 43:00 mins. in.)

 

The truth is, when I started my business, Floral Artistry, I was only about a year out of college and didn&#;t have a lot of money to spend or invest in a business.

All I invested in was a bag for my tools, known as my &#;bag of tricks&#;, which I still use to this day&#;but I really thought it was expensive at $50 at the time!

I didn&#;t have a workspace. I worked out of my 2nd story apartment with my little Subaru hatchback as a delivery vehicle. Finally, I asked my wholesaler if I could design on one of their workbenches once a week and that made my life a bit easier!

Once I moved out of my apartment and into our house, I worked from our kitchen for a few years until I saved up enough to convert half of our detached garage into a studio space. (Hallelujah!)

Everyone&#;s gotta start somewhere; start before you&#;re ready!

One could easily argue this list should be longer, but here are 10 essentials to start a home-studio floral business:

Clippers. Sharp and of good quality.

A table. You have to have something to design on. A workbench is even better, but a table will do.

Wire cutters. Clippers are for fresh stems. Wire cutters are for wire, zip ties, etc&#;.don&#;t use your clippers to cut wire.

Scissors. Ribbon is best cut with sharp scissors so ideally you&#;ll have 2 pairs of scissors; one for ribbon, one for everything else.

A knife. Swiss army works for me. I do most of my cutting with a clipper, but it&#;s important to have a knife as well. You can use a knife to clean thorns and leaves off of rose stems even if you prefer to cut with a clipper.

A few buckets. Fresh flowers need a water source so buckets are essential to proper processing.

Water to fill buckets & vases. Whether you use a garden hose or a kitchen faucet or a big, beautiful sink in your shop, you&#;ll need a water source to get the job done.

A wholesale source for flowers. Once you register your business in your state, provence, county, etc. you&#;ll be eligible to shop with professional wholesalers. Seek a reliable source that provides good quality.

A toolbox or &#;bag of tricks&#; to bring your floral act on the road. When you have to design on-site or fix something that may have been damaged in delivery or transport, you must be prepared, so plan ahead and have a mobil toolkit.

Some sort of delivery vehicle. A van, a sedan, a wagon, a box truck&#;.I dunno&#;.we&#;ve all got to start somewhere so use what you&#;ve got. Ideally a wagon or SUV if you&#;re not at the &#;mandatory minivan&#; stage in your business.

 

Of course, in addition to the 10 items listed above there are 4 MORE &#;things&#; you must have:

#1. Floral design skills and flower care knowledge.

#2.  A solid understanding of the formulas for markups and design fees so that you can pay yourself as much as possible while still providing value to your customers.

#3. Clear steps to help close sales without feeling salesy.

#4. A Marketing Strategy to attract great clients beyond just posing on social media.

These are what I call the Floralpreneur® Fundamentals!

Each one builds upon the other and when you get good at one, it makes doing some of the other parts of your business easier!&#;And when you have confidence in all 4 Floralpreneur® Fundamentals, your business can really start to create that freedom and income you need to sustain your creativity and pay yourself consistently.

Even if you&#;re starting your business from scratch, ideally, you should get some training in a hands-on environment.

I learned in flower shops and continue my education in workshops.

Some designers consider themselves &#;self-taught&#;, but there are clear dos and don&#;ts when it comes to all 4 of the above &#;must-knows&#;:

You don&#;t need to reinvent the wheel; seek a mentor or formal training!

You don&#;t have to &#;know everything&#; or have a &#;perfect plan&#; to start your business and in fact, you may even keep your day job until your business is off the ground.

(There&#;s no shame in having a side-hustle to help get your business started!)

Every year is a learning year.

You&#;ll find online tutorials, of course, to show you how to accomplish different designs and hone your skills, and my online course, Flower Math, can teach you exactly how to price and turn a profit in your floral design business; because this is not a hobby!

Once you start your business, it&#;s officially time to turn a profit. From day one.

No need to &#;wait to turn a profit&#; because that&#;s not a mindset that leads to longevity in a business!

Set your pricing structure properly from day 1. Continue to learn and train to gain new design techniques.

And give yourself a pay increase as your skills evolve and your brand becomes sought out!

If you ever have any questions for me, feel free to reach out to schedule a 1:1 coaching call or just shoot me an to get in touch!

Thanks for taking the time to read my blog today!

Keep doing beautiful work!

xo. -Alison Ellis

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