Fresh vs Faux Wedding Flowers – Which One is Right for You?

by Nataliia Bezverkha

Fresh vs Faux Wedding Flowers – Which One is Right for You?

One of the first floral questions many brides ask is: should I go with fresh or faux wedding flowers? At Floral Atelier Australia in Stepney, we offer both — because each option has its own strengths.

Here’s how to decide which is right for you.

Fresh Wedding Flowers: Timeless, Fragrant, and Alive

There’s nothing like the beauty and scent of fresh flowers. Premium blooms like Ecuador roses, orchids, and lisianthus give a living, luxurious feel that photos can’t fully capture.

Benefits:

  • Natural fragrance

  • Texture and softness that can’t be replicated

  • Seasonal charm and freshness

Best for:

  • Local weddings

  • Brides who value the romance and experience of real flowers

Considerations:

  • Fragile in extreme heat or long-distance transport

  • Must be picked up or delivered same-day

Faux Wedding Flowers: Practical, Beautiful, and Built to Last

Today’s premium faux flowers are a far cry from the plastic blooms of the past. At Floral Atelier Australia, our faux bouquets are sculpted to match our fresh designs — with elegant structure and realistic colour tones.

Benefits:

  • Can be prepared in advance

  • Perfect for travel, interstate or overseas weddings

  • Allergy-friendly

  • Keepsake for life

Best for:

  • Destination weddings

  • Early pick-up brides

  • Hot weather or long transport

Considerations:

  • No fragrance (but we can include a scented wax sachet if you wish)

  • Slightly different texture to touch

 

Elegant bridal bouquet featuring white calla lilies and lily of the valley, available in fresh or faux from Floral Atelier Australia, wedding florist in Adelaide.

Featured Bouquet: Calla Lily with Lily of the Valley This sculptural white bouquet can be crafted in both fresh and artificial versions with a very similar look. Fresh flowers are naturally in season around August to September in Adelaide. Faux versions are available all year round and are ideal for early collection or shipping.

The Best of Both Worlds? Many of our couples choose a mix: a fresh bouquet for the ceremony and faux bridesmaid bouquets for early pickup or backup. This gives you beauty and flexibility.

Still Deciding? Let’s Chat. As Adelaide’s trusted wedding florist, we’re happy to help you compare both options in person. Whether you choose fresh or faux, we’ll create a bouquet that fits your vision, timeline, and wedding location.

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