Using Silk or Real Flowers?

There were 107 posts in the last one and getting off topic! lol. Poor charly and PB&J were in the corner! lol. I used real flowers. I prefer them. They smell great. Flowers symbolize so many wonderful things. Are the meanings still there with fake flowers?

Flowers and what they mean:
Alstroemeria - aspiring,
Amaryllis - dramatic,
Anemone - fragile,
Apple Blossom - promise,
Aster - contentment,
Azalea - abundance,
Baby's Breath - festivity,
Bachelor Button - anticipation,
Begonia - deep thoughts,
Black-Eyed Susan - encouragement,
Camellia - graciousness,
Carnation;
pink - gratitude,
red - flashy,
striped - refusal,
white - remembrance,
yellow - cheerful,

Chrysanthemum;
bronze - excitement,
white - truth,
red - sharing,
yellow - secret admirer,

Cosmos - peaceful,
Crocus - foresight,
Daffodil - chivalry,
Delphinium - boldness,
Daisy - innocence,
Freesia - spirited,
Forget-Me-Not - remember me forever,
Gardenia - joy,
Geranium - comfort,
Ginger - proud,
Gladiolus - strength of character,
Heather - solitude,
Hibiscus - delicate beauty,
Holly - domestic happiness,
Hyacinth - sincerity,
Hydrangea - perseverance,
Iris - inspiration,
Ivy - fidelity,
Jasmine - grace and elegance,
Larkspur - beautiful spirit,
Lavender - distrust,
Lilac - first love,
Lily;
Calla -regal,
Casablanca - celebration,
Day - enthusiasm,
Stargazer - ambition,

Lisianthus - calming,
Magnolia - dignity,
Marigold - desire for riches,
Nasturtium - patriotism,
Orange Blossom - fertility,
Orchid - delicate beauty,
Pansy - loving thoughts,
Passion flower - passion,
Peony - healing,
Poppy - consolation,
Queen Anne's Lace - delicate femininity,
Ranunculus - radiant,
Rhododendron - beware,
Rose;
pink - friendship,
red - passionate love,
red & white - unity,
white - purity,
yellow - zealous,

Snapdragon - presumptuous,
Star of Bethlehem - hope,
Stephanotis - good luck,
Statice - success,
Sunflower - adoration,
Sweetpea - shyness,
Tuberose - pleasure,
Tulip;
pink - caring,
purple - royalty,
red - declaration of love,
white - forgiveness,
yellow - hopelessly in love,

Violet - faithfulness,
Wisteria - steadfast,
Yarrow - good health,
Zinnia - thoughts of friends.

Ok. Now I KNOW you guys aren't reading the articles! lol. There is an entire set of articles on flowers and their meaning s and customs surrounding flowers. SO WHY don't you read them and what did you do before you even NOTICED this forum??? [lol]
Mo was one of the first to come on the forums when I started it. Back then it was only 8 people that post but hundreds that tolled.

I am using silk flowers. I just prefer them over real flowers, not to mention they are alot cheaper. I think it just depends on the person.

[quote="Rosetta"]Ok. Now I KNOW you guys aren't reading the articles! lol. There is an entire set of articles on flowers and their meaning s and customs surrounding flowers. SO WHY don't you read them and what did you do before you even NOTICED this forum??? [lol]
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Don't miss the article ladies! There's lots of info on this site, check out the bouquets on here are incredible.

If you shop around you can get live flowers for the price of silks.

I do not care how versatile silk flowers are or how long you can keep them (no offense) me personally - I want the real deal, I WILL have the real deal...even if I have to get a loan from the bank just for flowers. I love them, they make me smile and feel good, they are so beautiful and they add such a blessing to the entire event.

Scent plays a big part in the day. Roses and Jasmine are aphrodisiacs.

[quote="phenomonique"]Scent plays a big part in the day. Roses and Jasmine are aphrodisiacs.
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In Medea's slang...."Hall-a-jewel-jah!

And Comin-in-a-hyandia! LOL, girl you crack me up.

Just 2 peas in a pod ah! lol

[quote="phenomonique"]If you shop around you can get live flowers for the price of silks.
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I would really love to know where I can get real flowers for the prices i've seen for silks. Do you have any links to websites or some contact information?

thanks!

Welcome Scarlet...I would rcomend you try going to a lesser know florist.Maybe your local flower show in the neighborhood will have good prices for roses,prices cheaper than Conroys,1800Flowers and so forth. My local flower shop has a dozen roses for $10, and their wedding packages start ar $70.Just check out all the places around you and try buyins a bouquet when you go and compare it to other places and see which one fits your budget and your taste.

Excellent advise AllieS...girl a dozen for $10.00 WOW!!!!...that's incredible but wonderful :-)oh Welcome Scarlet.

Yes it is....and they are nice looking flowers too.At first I saw the sign but I thought it would look ugly but they're not.I will deffinately be going back to get my wedding flowers from there.The place doesnt look all fancy outside but they have good products inside...

Great advice AllieS. In answer to the question I will be using silk flowers.

Prime example of "Not judging the book by it's cover" :-)

So true Charley.I was thinking about using silk flowers but after that price I have changed my mind. Unless things change later (finacially) I will be using them for all my wedding flowers.

Girl at $10.00 per dozen I would change my whole theme to roses but unfortunately in the Bahamas we are not that fortunate.

I dont know how you ladies feel about buying your floers off the internet, but here are a few sites that FH and I might be using.
Deb's Silk N Weddings

The Bridal Bouquet

Wed Ideas

This site shows you pictures of bride's that have used there services.

[quote="HapplyMarried505"]i think silk flowers are better than real because they cost less look better and last longer than real flowers. a silk bouquet can last a life time and a real bouquet will die after a while. i'm using silk flowers on my wedding day and by using silk flowrers i; saving 500.00 dollars and the flowers will last me a life time. i say open your business back cause you can and will make a lot of much. good luck and best wishes. here are a few site that sell silk flowers i hope they help in your search.
http://www.weddingbouquets.com/html/about_debs.html
http://silkspecialties.com/
http://www.thebridesbouquet.com/
http://www.wedideas.com/
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They are some of the same choices our other sistah had...petty you never really got to hang out with her..I think you all have so much in common.

LOL! OKAY

There are some great distribution centers in NJ. A dozen of calla lilies are only $12.00, exotic flower for close to nothing. When I do my crafts, my silks are pricey.

I'm using silk flowers for everyone but me.

[quote="Marshine"]I'm using silk flowers for everyone but me.
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That's really cool to Marshine!

Thanks DaughterRhonda.

Since my FH and I are paying for the wedding ourselves,I'm using silk flowers.

I hear that!!

I'm with you Platinum. I decided to use silk flowers for the same reason and also, I'd like to save my bouquet for a keepsake.

I still don't like silk flowers...I think that is what pictures are for and further once dust hit them---you will fling them so far the action itself will be a keepsake!!

If you take extra care to dust them every now and then, the dust will not accumulate. Dust or not, I want my keepsake.

You give me an update in 5 years...

Will do.

Anyone using real flowers may want to check out this site:

www.onlinewholesaleflowers.com

They have a wedding packages but it may be for the do-it-yourself bride.

Thanks for sharing Platinum, even though I am using silk, my neice prefers live flowers, I will pass the info on to her.

I really like the options you have in the states - we have options too but the prices are just about the same...especially when the word "wedding" is assoicated with it.