Silk flowers
Lifelike, colorful, durable: a creative alternative
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If you wish
your wedding flowers could last forever, you may want to consider using silk flowers. As an
alternative to fresh flowers and their pollen, silks can be a solution to allergy problems.
They can also be a more affordable way to include exotic or out-of-season blossoms in your
arrangements.
Keep in mind, though, that not all silk flowers are created equal.
If you want a look and feel comparable to fresh blooms, be prepared to pay at least comparable
prices.
Low-cost artificial flowers, made of synthetic fabrics rather than
real silk, won’t match the real thing in color or feel.
There are real advantages to choosing good-quality silk flowers, however.
The most attractive benefit is the obvious one: Silk flowers don’t fade
or wilt. And for an occasion as special as a wedding, many sentimental brides insist on having
at least their bouquet done in silk so they'll have it as a keepsake, or can pass it on to their
daughters.
If you or members of your wedding party have allergies, silk can be the
best choice to avoid red eyes or sneezing during the ceremony.
Professionals make beautiful silk flowers that are very lifelike, and can
even spray them with the scent of the real thing. Because they aren’t limited by colors or
varieties, the bride and her florist can get very creative while still matching the color
scheme of the wedding.
The durability of silk allows the bride to see her flowers ahead of time
and make any desired changes.
Ask your florist's advice about whether silk flowers can play a part in
your wedding ensemble.
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