Silk Flowers for a Very Special Destination Wedding
Planning a wedding is a magical experience, but when it’s a wedding abroad, the logistics can be challenging. A couple of years ago one of my dearest friends got married in Spain. Obviously I wanted to do her flowers, as luck would have it she wanted silk so that she could treasure them forever. This was indeed lucky as we didn’t know at time of planning that I would be starting chemotherapy the week of the wedding and wasn’t able to fly out. In this blog I will share how I navigated the process and ensured the flowers were as stunning as the celebration itself.
So why choose silk flowers? Silk flowers are a convenient choice for destination weddings. They are durable, lightweight, and can be transported without the worry of wilting or damage. Unlike fresh flowers, silk flowers maintain their beauty regardless of the climate and travel conditions. They offer the flexibility to create the perfect floral arrangements well in advance, providing peace of mind to brides and florists alike, I made my friends months before the big day.
The first step of designing was to understand my friend’s vision for her wedding. We spent hours discussing her favourite flowers, colours, and the overall theme of the wedding. She wanted an explosion of colour, cerise, orange, purples, blues and peach. We talked about which flowers would be in season and which varieties would naturally be these colours (I would never use unnatural colours that would be obviously out of season.) Quality is paramount when working with silk flowers. I sourced premium silk blooms that mimicked the look and feel of real flowers. We settled on Gerberas (the bride’s absolute favourite) hydrangea, poppies and snap dragons.
Creating the bridal bouquet was a labour of love. My friend sat and watched me pull the bouquet together, oohing and ahhing in all the right places. To ensure the flowers arrived in perfect condition, I carefully packaged each arrangement in sturdy boxes with ample padding. The bride took them in her hand luggage guarding them with as much care as her weeding dress!
Seeing my friend's reaction to her flowers was priceless, she said I had completely captured her vision and personality which I can confirm is totally bold and vibrant! I was so thrilled to be able to be a part of her special day, this was even more important as I wasn’t able to be there in person and seeing all the stunning pictures really helped me get through my first round of treatment!
Creating silk flower arrangements for a destination wedding requires meticulous planning, but the results are incredibly rewarding. For any bride considering a wedding abroad, silk flowers offer beauty, durability, and the convenience of pre-arranged designs. As a florist, being part of my friend’s special day and contributing to her dream wedding was a heartfelt experience I’ll always cherish and every time I go to her home, the bouquet is proudly displayed and I am filled with love and pride all over again!