Let's Talk Flowers!

Ok, so you probably didn't expect to spend so much of your wedding budget on flowers! Depending on how floral you want your big day to be the price of a florist could rival that of your venue or catering! How crazy is that to think? 

Gone are the days when fresh flowers are always the more expensive option; in fact, if you want to get a good, realistic silk flower you may even find out that fresh costs less! Especially when your wedding flowers are in season live flowers could be considerably less expensive. Here are some pros and cons of fresh and silk flowers

Silk:

Pro:

Can keep them forever

Always in season

More color options

Can see the finished product in advance

Usually lower labor costs

Con:

Difficult to make look realistic

Quality faux florals can be pricey

Not as environmentally friendly 

Fresh:

Pro:

Lovely scent

Realest look

In season florals can be inexpensive

Can be dried and saved

Best option for the environment

Con:

Limited options depending on season

Loose their perkiness by the end of the night

Need to be stored in water, which can make things wet

Limited color options

Higher labor costs