Faux florals are becoming increasingly popular among brides who want stunning, hassle-free arrangements that last beyond their wedding day. Whether you’re looking to maximize your floral budget or want to ensure your blooms last forever, here’s how you can make the most of your artificial flowers by repurposing and focusing on key elements.
1. Repurpose your ceremony florals for the reception
One of the biggest advantages of faux florals is that they don’t wilt, making them perfect for reusing throughout your wedding day. Some of the ways you could repurpose your florals:
- Altar arrangements: Move large floral installations from your ceremony backdrop to the reception entrance, sweetheart table or the base of your cake table.
- Bridesmaid bouquets: Place your bridesmaid bouquets in vases and use them for your bar or grazing table, or alternatively as table centrepieces.
- Pew/chair flowers: If you have floral aisle decorations, repurpose them as reception table runners, bar décor or in your welcome table as accents.
Our wildflower flower arrangements were used during the ceremony and then repurposed at the reception as table décor for the wedding cake and guest tables.
2. Focus on statement pieces
Instead of spreading your floral budget thin, prioritise key floral elements that will have the biggest visual impact:
- A show-stopping bouquet: Your bridal bouquet is one of the pieces that will be photographed the most, so invest in a high-quality faux arrangement that looks luxurious and timeless.
- A dramatic floral arch or backdrop: Whether used for your vows, sweetheart table or photo booth, a floral arch is a stunning focal point that adds elegance and charm.
- Plinth arrangements: When flower arrangements are placed on plinths, they help draw the eye upward and create a wow factor without requiring large quantities of flowers. Aim to have a mix of at least three plinth arrangements as your ceremony backdrop. These can be moved to your reception area and placed against the bridal or wedding cake table.
3. Use faux florals as wedding keepsakes
One of the best benefits of faux flowers is that they last forever! Consider preserving your wedding memories by incorporating your florals into keepsakes:
- Home décor: Place your wedding bouquet in a beautiful vase for a lasting reminder of your special day.
- Floral wreaths: Transform your arrangements into seasonal wreaths or decorative pieces for your home.
- Gift to loved ones: Give your bouquets or floral bud vases to guests or bridal party members as a token of appreciation. Our flower bud vases have been shared with wedding guests as a keepsake memento from the wedding.
4. Plan for post-wedding use
Think beyond your wedding day and choose floral designs that can be repurposed into home décor or future events:
- A neutral or seasonal colour palette makes it easy to integrate your florals into home styling.
- Repurpose arrangements for baby showers, birthdays or vow renewals.
Artificial silk flowers are a beautiful, versatile option that allows you to be creative with your wedding décor. By repurposing your flowers, focusing on impactful statement pieces and thinking about how they can be used beyond your wedding day, you can make the most of your investment while enjoying stunning blooms that stand the test of time.
