When it comes to the great debate between real and faux flowers for your wedding, there are pros and cons to each. But let’s be honest here—you already know which side we’re on. Real flowers all the way, baby! Here’s why:

Real Flowers:

Natural Beauty: Real flowers are like Mother Nature’s A-list celebrities. They own the aisle, bringing unmatched colors, textures, and charisma to the show. Faux flowers may be cute from a distance, but up close? It’s like mistaking plastic fruit for a summer peach. There’s simply no comparison.

Symbolism: Flowers have forever been the messengers of love, romance, and fresh starts. Could you get a fake bouquet to keep forever? Sure. But where’s the passion in that? Real flowers, with their fleeting beauty, mirror the precious, one-of-a-kind nature of your wedding day. They’re the flaming cherries jubilee to faux flowers’ toast-and-jam.

Fragrance: Let’s talk about that heavenly, fresh scent real flowers bring. There’s nothing quite like the smell of a rose, a gardenia, or a peony wafting through the air, adding another layer of magic to the room. Artificial flowers? Zero on the fragrance scale.

Personalization: With real flowers, the options are endless. You can collaborate with your florist to choose specific blooms, colors, and designs that are unique to your vision and your love story. Faux options may try, but the level of customization? Not quite there.

Photography: Real flowers simply shine in photos. Their soft textures, natural hues, and dynamic shapes bring an unmatched richness to your images. Plus, they can even be preserved afterward as a sentimental keepsake—something you just can’t do with fake petals.

But what about the “benefits” of faux flowers? Well, here’s the truth—faux blooms often end up being more expensive than real ones, running two to three times the price per stem. And let’s not forget:

• No Fragrance: Faux flowers have all the aroma of, well, plastic. If you’re after that full-sensory experience, real is the way to go.
• Not Quite Realistic: While some faux flowers can be pretty convincing, most can’t hold a candle to the real thing, especially up close.
• Limited Options: Faux flowers may not have the variety of real blooms, which can limit creativity.

The Bottom Line: While each option has its merits, let’s be real—real flowers bring that unforgettable magic to a wedding. They’re the soulful, spectacular, living piece of nature that makes each moment that much more special. Cough cough, real flowers.

XOXO, Susanne