Silk Flowers For an Outdoor Wedding

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Silk flowers for an outdoor wedding have an obvious advantage over fresh flowers. The elements can't do much to harm to silk blooms, so you can set up your wedding site without worries.

Silk flowers make sense outdoors.

What's potentially even better — if you're into crafts and design — is you can go ahead and design your own arrangements months ahead of time. You won’t have to hire a florist but you'll reap the hassle-free rewards of having your flowers done before all the last minute details hit. What bride (or groom) wants to be arranging flowers the night before the wedding? Get all the details that can be taken care of early done in advance for a less stressful wedding day.

Silk vs. Fresh

Fresh cut flowers definitely have their place in romantic settings, but they're not necessarily the best choice for something as extravagant and showy as a wedding ceremony. Silk flowers for an outdoor wedding make the most sense. Look at the pros:

  • They won't wilt — in your house, in the sun, or even after the ceremony (they make excellent keepsakes!). It's a surefire way to keep your wedding picture perfect.
  • You can get whatever you want, whenever, regardless of time of year. Get them when it's the off-season (or if you're getting married around Valentine's Day, for example, and want roses, don’t get them close to your wedding date. Buy them in advance and avoid the rise in costs).
  • If you're a DIY'er, you can design your own floral arrangements without stressing at the last minute. Get all your artsy bridesmaids to help you. Add some wine and a movie and you have quite the party.

You may be thinking to yourself, "But silk flowers aren't fragrant." Wrong. They can be if you put a few drops of scented oil on them. The oil will last for a very long time, so if you save the bouquets or arrangements, you'll be surprised how long the smell lasts(Just don’t overdo the scent.)

Arranging Silk Flowers for an Outdoor Wedding

If you want to arrange your own floral arrangements but feel like you have the creativity of a brick, that's okay. By starting to practice early and using silk flowers, you'll have time to master it. Here are a few suggestions on how to learn to make your own arrangements:

Flower Arranging Books, Classes, and Websites

Real or Silk?
  • Classes: If not at your local college, you can take a class on floral arrangement at some art stores. Check with Hobby Lobby, Michael's, and other local stores to see if they have any to offer.
  • Books: There are tons of books out there. You could go and scour the shelves at your local library or craft store, but here is one to get you started:
  • Websites: You don’t even have to sign up for a class or go on the prowl for a how-to book if you're comfortable learning online. Save on Crafts has a surprising amount of helpful information when it comes to arranging silk flowers, from corsages to the eight basic floral arrangements for tabletop settings. If you're still not sure which flowers you would prefer to have at your wedding, there's even a list of what different types of flowers mean.

You can shop craft stores for your silk flowers or go online to a place like eFavor Mart, where you can buy just what you want at a fair price.

Find a Florist

Deciding against doing it yourself but still want to use silk flowers? No problem. It's easy to find a wedding florist who will make your arrangements from silk flowers rather than fresh. Top Wedding Links will give you a listing of florists who work with silk flowers, organized by state.

Where to Put Outdoor Wedding Flowers

Now that you have your silk flowers or at least a florist ready to do as you wish, you'll need to figure out how many arrangements you want and how big they should be. Consider the following places for your silk flowers:

  • In your hair and your bridesmaids' hair
  • Corsages for the moms
  • Bouquets and boutonniere
  • The arch
  • Reception tables
  • The backs of chairs
  • If you have transportation to a secluded outdoor spot (via horse and buggy or white limousine, perhaps?), you could decorate that, too.

With perfect blooms that won’t fade, wilt, or shed, silk flowers for an outdoor wedding are a great choice for any bride, whether she can create the arrangements herself or simply hires a florist to turn silk stems into stunning arrangements.

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