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Why Go Faux for Your Wedding Flowers?

“Flowers are restful to look at. They have neither emotions nor conflicts.” – Sigmund Freud

Let’s be honest – planning a wedding can be one of the most exciting yet stressful (and expensive!) events of your life. From locking down the perfect venue to writing up that never-ending guest list and finding your dream dress, the to-do list just keeps growing.

But one item you definitely don’t want to sleep on? Your wedding flowers. The best florists in South Africa get booked up months, sometimes even years in advance. And let’s not forget how the costs of fresh blooms can fluctuate like crazy depending on the season – especially if you’re tying the knot in winter.

“A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love.” – Max Muller

Here’s the good news: there’s another gorgeous option that can save you some serious stress (and cash)…luxury faux wedding flowers! Not convinced these false bloomers can give you that dreamy look you’re going for? With Peony, faux flower specialists extraordinaire, you can achieve magazine-worthy floral decor that looks insanely real – all at a fraction of the price.

Need more convincing? Check out these 5 reasons why choosing faux over fresh just makes perfect sense:

1. You Know Exactly What You’re Getting

With luxury faux flowers, you can hand-pick every single bloom and leafy green months before your big day. Have a super specific shade of pink in mind? No problem! You can see exact samples to pick the perfect rosy hue. That’s not something real flower florists can guarantee. Pay a visit to Peony’s showroom and design your bouquets and arrangements with their talented team. You can even take a stem home to colour match it to your bridesmaid dresses!

2. No More Seasonal Limitations

Getting married in a South African summer? You’ll have tons of gorgeous seasonal flowers to choose from. But spring or winter weddings mean your favourite blooms may need to be imported – adding to your costs and carbon footprint.

With faux flowers, you get a huge selection no matter when you say “I do.” Your winter wonderland bouquets will cost the same as those sunny summer centrepieces.

“After women, flowers are the most lovely thing God has given the world.” – Christian Dior

3. Keep Allergies at Bay

If you or someone in your wedding crew struggles with hay fever or pollen allergies, faux flowers are the way to go. You can have the floral arrangements of your dreams without worrying about sneezing fits as you walk down the aisle!

4. Wow-Worthy Arrangements

At Peony, they’ve created some of the most incredibly realistic faux flowers around. Many are exact replicas of the blooms in your garden, with luxe, true-to-life petal textures. And since these buds don’t wilt or brown, Peony’s designers have all the time they need to craft some seriously jaw-dropping displays in advance. With so many lush flower and greenery options, there’s no limit!

5. An Eco-Friendly Choice

Let’s face it – weddings can leave quite the environmental footprint with all the energy, water and material resources required. Growing acres of flowers to be harvested isn’t exactly eco-friendly either. Opting for faux arrangements minimises waste and lets you share your eco values with your guests. It’s a total win-win – you reduce costs while minimising environmental harm.

Still need one more reason to go faux? How about this:

6. Guaranteed Satisfaction

The talented team at Peony has created stunning wedding flower collections to match every colour scheme and vibe. From gorgeous aisle decor to show stopping reception centrepieces, arches draped in lush greenery and even flower-adorned swings , their fabulous faux creations cover all your floral needs.

With such an amazing variety, reasonable pricing, and the confidence of 100% breathtaking results, why wouldn’t you go faux? They’re so convincing, your guests won’t even be able to tell they’re not real blooms unless you spill the secret!

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