Should You Use Artificial vs. Real Flowers For Your Wedding?
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From the bouquet to the reception centerpieces and every floral decoration in between, flowers are a common and popular choice for many of your wedding decor needs. Once you’ve decided on colors, you may find yourself wondering if you should go with real flowers or artificial ones for all or some of your arrangements.
In the past, real flowers seemed to be the only choice. Artificial flowers came across as cheap or taboo, however, times are changing! Fake flowers lend all of the natural beauty of real flowers while also tending to be more budget-friendly. Here are the pros and cons to real vs. fake flowers at your wedding, and some of our favorite floral arrangement ideas for the summer wedding season of 2022!
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Real Flowers: Pros & Cons
Artificial Flowers: Pros & Cons
Summer 2022 Wedding Flower Ideas
Real Flowers: Pros & Cons
Pros:
- They’re beautiful and classic
- There are tons of options and floral/greenery combinations
- They smell fresh and floral
Cons:
- They’re expensive. Real flowers can be quite expensive depending on your selection and quantity. It can really eat up a large amount of your wedding budget
- They have to remain fresh and stored properly to prevent any wilting before your event
- If you’re ordering a lot of flowers and greenery you may have to have it delivered by the florist rather than taking it to the event space yourself, which can be an extra expense
Artificial Flowers: Pros & Cons
Pros:
- They’re much less expensive than real flowers making them a more economic choice
- You don’t have to worry about wilting/freshness
- There are several options in materials and quality (paper, silk, plastic, etc.)
Cons:
- There’s a stigma around using artificial flowers instead of real ones
- Depending on your selection they can look overly artificial rather than real
Summer 2022 Wedding Flower Ideas
From bright colorful centerpiece arrangements to demure pastels and neutral bridal bouquets, there are so many gorgeous summer 2022 wedding flower ideas to choose from!
