Are artificial flowers ok for a wedding?

My step mother is having a fit because I am using artificial flowers for my wedding. My fiancee and I are over 35 and are not looking to spend tons of money on certain items...flowers being one of them. Also, I want to keep my bouquet which is another reason I chose artificial. We're not talking a huge elaborate wedding. Its relatively small..under 100 people. Am I being politically incorrect?

Are artificial flowers ok for a wedding?
Fake flowers last longer.
Reply:This is your wedding. If your step-mother is concerned that artificial flowers may look tacky, or whatever; perhaps, she would like to help out in the flower department.





You would be most grateful and appreciative because there are so many things to worry about and take care of in planning for a wedding.
Reply:well, as long as they are really realistic fake flowers, you're good.
Reply:Artificial flowers are fine. I myself had real flowers and by the end of pictures my wrist was killing me from holding my bouquet. I has tons of roses so it was very heavy. Who cares what your step mother thinks. It is not her wedding it is yours. Do whatever YOU want. This is your decision not hers.
Reply:don't worry about PC, do what you can afford to do.





your wedding doesn't have to be elaborate t be nice.





its your day, tell everyone else to go wiggle...
Reply:There's nothing wrong at all with using silk flowers. However, we looked upon it as it being such a special occasion, we wanted lots of fresh, beautiful flowers for us and our guests to enjoy.
Reply:im sorry but fake flowers is tacky as hell but thats my opinion. if u like it then go with it.
Reply:More than half of ppl that get married use fake flowers. Tell your mom to butt out of it!! It your wedding and you will do as you please.
Reply:it's your wedding...
Reply:yes they are my parents used them 4 their wedding, and through the pictures they looked nice...... oh and congratulations!!!!!!!
Reply:Why should you have to give in to "political correctness", which is government censure? I pay no mind to political correctness.
Reply:no
Reply:Of course it's perfectly OK to use silk flowers. That's what we had for our daughter's wedding. With her bouquet, the bridesmaid's bouquet, 2 mother's corsages, boutineers, toss bouquet and two arrangements for the church it only cost $240.00. They were absolutely beautiful. Everyone commented on how nice they were. She can keep them forever. We've had several friends who used live flowers, and they were wilted before the reception was even over. Good luck!!
Reply:It doesn't matter. It's YOUR wedding.





If your stepmom is paying for it, then let her have some of her way on this. But, like for the bouquet you want to keep, she should let you have YOUR way on this one.





By the way, those nice, silk flowers can look exquisite, and make great table centerpieces that guests can take home as a memento.
Reply:no ur not. the best thing to do ESPECIALLY if u wanna keep ur bouquet is use artificial. just explain to her y u wanna use artificial. lots of ppl use artificial flowers its not that big of a deal. and if she insists that u use real flowers then tell her that ull use them if she buys them.
Reply:We had artificial flowers for our wedding and it was fine. Our local florist actually arranged them in bouquets for us and added live ivy and greenery to them. They were beautiful and now I have a lovely bunch of artifical flowers in my new home that remind me of our wonderful wedding every time I walk by them.





Your step-mother needs to get a grip!
Reply:Well, I know I'm not getting best answer to this question but for an occasion like this........there is no substitue for fresh flowers.


Since she feels so strongly about it......why doesn't your stepmom spring for the flowers.
Reply:I used the silk flowers and Im glad! i got to keep my bouquet and I got each flower 50 cents a piece. you cant beat that!! good luck!! its a good way to save money.
Reply:I had them, and it was a great idea. I used them to decorate my house, and now have had them 5 yrs later.





go for it.





or, to make her happy...use both.
Reply:If she's that concerned about it then get her like a corsage or something with real flowers or a single rose. Give it to her right before the ceremony. That way you are saying to her that you recognize the fact that she's being a big baby and you hope that makes her feel better. You don't even need to say anything except, "See.. they are real."
Reply:fake lasts longer, and its YOUR WEDDING! Not hers
Reply:Fake flowers are fine. Just "splurge" and get nicer ones. Most people won't be able to tell the difference until they touch them.
Reply:Ok. I am not supersticious..but I have to say I heard somewhere someplace in some time..that u should only use live ...fresh cut flowers on a wedding...because a wedding is a journey a new life together as a couple..its like the beginning of new life.....and artificial flowers..are like the oppossite ..they are not dead..but fake...so see what I am saying?...I am not saying to be supersticious I am not at all..but there is simply nothing ..like fresh ..natural fowers on any event..something for you both to ponder about. Overlook prices..and places that offer this arrangements....look in to diverse flowers..that may not make u waste tons of money..u do not have to overload the church ..and at the reception. can have nice centerpieces..made with flowers and candles...good luck!
Reply:Nope. I too, had artificial flowers at my wedding.(because my husband is really, really allergic!) ..and you know what? My flowers were beautiful! I had flowers everywhere. My bouquet was beautiful and I got to keep it. Everyone complimented my flowers.





In fact one of my friends got married two weeks after I did with real flowers and to this day she loves to look at my bouquet, as hers even though she took it to a professional was dried and looks dead.





You can have lots of fun and have lots of different options with silk flowers! I loved my flowers and I can still look at them whenever i want.





Good luck! I wish you lots of love, laughter and happiness!





:)
Reply:That is totally fine. Less expensive and you can have people take them home with them.IF you have them in a vase. Its good decor for the home or office. And they last forever!! :) This is your wedding and your not 5 anymore. Do what makes you and your fiance happy!! OR you'll never be happy if you do it her way. Good luck and Congrats
Reply:Artificial flowers are not just OK for a wedding they are great. We had them and they were lovely and our guests had nothing but compliments for them. They lasted longer, too. In fact, the kids were "playing" with the bridal bouquet after I tossed it and it stayed together and looked lovely. We went to a wedding recently and the bride's real flower bouquet was falling apart before the end of the wedding!! We ordered ours online at:


thebridesbouquet.com.
Reply:You're making a choice that works for you. There's nothing morally superior or inferior about artificial flowers; there's just what makes sense for you.





Oh, and my sister-in-law used artificial flowers at her outdoor wedding twenty-one years ago. She wanted roses but was allergic to them. The bouquets and floral headbands looked just fine, even out of doors.





Everyone has different priorities when it comes to weddings. Make your choice and stick with it. A bouquet of artificial flowers will last a very long time without any special preservation or packaging...which is something you can't say for one of real flowers.
Reply:Not only is this YOUR wedding, meaning YOU get to pick what you want and not your step-mother, but artificial flowers are very practical and the best choice. I honestly don't understand why some one would spend thousands of dollars on a bunch of flowers that are for ONE occasion and will end up dying any way. With artificial flowers, you can do just about anything and even use them later for other events. Not to mention the price difference! Tell your step mother to get over herself and let you do what YOU want for YOUR wedding!


Congrats and good luck!
Reply:They are absolutely Ok as long as you get the good ones from like Hobby Lobby.





Its when you get the super cheap ones from the dollar store that scream "Fake" from across the room that it looks tacky.
Reply:um... well i would definitely prefer real flowers but it's honestly up to you. i suggest to get a cheep assortment that still looks good, and make your bouquet fake... or vice versa since you can always dry the flowers in your bouquet. k,well i hope i helped.
Reply:Politically incorrect!? Have you actually bought all this PC crap that it even appears in your wedding plans? It's your wedding. You and your future husband have decided it this way. Forget what your dear mother-in-law says, they're always in your business, and do what you think is right. Regardless of what you do anyway, there will always be ******* that think this and that could have been better, nicer, more expensive and so on, so just satisfy yourselves and forget the rest of the back seat drivers. Pffft!!!!

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