The Choice In Using Real Or Silk Flowers In A Wedding

By Chris Channing

A wedding is a day to remember. When two people come together in holy matrimony, the cause to celebrate like never before gives involved parties the notion that they must spend a massive amount of money. Using silk flowers is one way couples are cutting costs without cutting tradition.

The problem most have with silk flowers is that they aren't naturally scented. Real flowers come with a very distinct scent that varies from one flower to the next- making them great for mixing and matching flowers within a bouquet. Silk flowers can still carry the same scents, however, as oils can be applied to the silk to duplicate the same fresh smell a normal flower would radiate.

Sometimes there isn't even a choice in using silk flowers, since they are the better alternative when you yourself or others you know are allergic to certain types of flowers. Instead of going through a long list of flowers you can't have at the wedding, you can instead shift the thought process to only buying silk flowers.

Being undecided before going out to look at pricing is common. The final price tag for the flowers, however, will often be a big stumbling block that sways the couple one way or the other. Silk flowers are much less expensive, as they are easily created and distributed. Real flowers have to go through a lengthy process, and will cost much more as a result.

Your wedding day is a day to remember- which is why you likely have a photographer or a video editor on staff to help you remember the occasion decades into the future. One thing that couples like to keep around for a memento is a flower or two from the original bouquet. Since organic flowers decay rather quickly, it would a better idea to obtain silk flowers. Even when you are celebrating your 50th anniversary, you will be able to have a memento in perfect condition.

There are some drawbacks to silk flowers you should make yourself aware of before committing your budget to them. Some feel that they just don't smell "right" or feel right. It's true that the texture may be off in some cases, but these are often points that can't be look past considering the drastic change in pricing. Some select silk florists even have new product lines that can duplicate flowers to the finest detail.

Closing Comments

You can find just about any flower you would ever need, in silk form, using the Internet. Thousands of retailers exist that all work to advance the science of synthetic flowers, keep prices competitive, and deliver flowers as speedy as possible. - 33393

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