Remember my debate about using real vs. fake flowers?
Closeup of both bouquets
I did go to Whole Foods and got bright red gerber daisies but my cousin and mom didn’t like them. They also didn’t like the lilies my aunt and I bought for some tables. Good thing Whole Foods accepts returns on flowers.
My cousin ended up getting red roses at another Whole Foods. I think it was $30 or $40 for two dozen of the large roses and they held up pretty well. The dahlias were $3 each (50% off Michael’s) and there were about 5 or 6 in each bouquet.
My cousin, aunt, and future cousin in law made all the bouquets and boutonnieres the night before (cloth from the dresses were made into ribbons covering the bridesmaid’s bouquet’s stems and some extra alencon lace trim covered my bouquet’s stems). My family was ridiculously awesome. Let yourself be helped! So many things went wrong and I was also trying to see my out of towners so things were crazy that week!
So my final opinion: yes silk flowers (good quality ones) look fine and can be used in your bridesmaids or even your own bouquet. They’re usually less expensive though not always. Their main advantage is that they can be made in advance and can be used after the wedding too!
So sweet of your cousin, aunt, and future cousin in law to make the bouquets & boutonnieres! The bouquets looks beautiful!!
I’m happy you were able to use your original plan and also incorporate your mom’s request. The flowers look great and I honestly can’t tell they aren’t real. 🙂
The bridesmaid bouquets look awesome! Hard to believe they’re silk.
so glad it worked out! the photos are lovely.
Fabulous my dear. Well played!
Great job! I agree that I can’t believe that the bridesmaid bouquets are silk. i’m really impressed!
And i can’t believe that Whole Foods accepts returns on flowers. Good to know! 🙂
the all look great! it’s awesome how you used real and fake flowers.