Stacey-Anne Thomas Head Florist at Flowerworks, Gloucester comments: “As a designer for both fresh and artificial wedding flowers, I can see why silks are taking centre stage, especially over the winter months when some popular fresh flowers are not widely accessible. Even though they do not have the exact same scents and delicateness of real flowers, silk flowers last forever, so the bride can have a lasting momentum of her day, plus they are much far more sturdy than fresh flowers and will take a lot more brutality, for example when being carried by a young child. At Flowerworks, we price our fresh and artificial flowers arrangements the same, though silk flowers are a lot more high-priced to get than fresh, the costs of preparing and looking after fresh flowers makes up for this.”

Flower Fashion

The newest trends in wedding flowers are followed closely by Flowerworks, and they will generally let you know what’s hot and what’s not:

Spring/Summer 08: Roses are going to be everywhere, especially in pinks and whites. Attention to detail is key, with diamantes and feathers.

Autumn/Winter 08: A lot of dark red and white is around, giving a festive feel. Whilst the hand tied bouquet has been extremely well-liked until now, the cascading bouquet is taking over and offering a bold focal point.