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  • <h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: The Trend Toward Silk

    There is a trend leaning toward artificial flowers. The tacky, unattractive plastic flowers of the past have been replaced with silk flowers that, when done with quality material, can strongly resemble real flowers. There are also many advantages to using artificial flowers: They can last indefinitely, unlike real flowers, and are sure to keep their proper shape. In most cases, silk flowers are much less expensive than real flowers, which has increased the demand for them. Even brides are opting to have silk flowers at their wedding.

    On the Other: Some Say Keep It Real

    Many people, especially women, feel that artificial or "fake" flowers are tacky and are adamantly opposed to them. They prefer the organic look and scent of real flowers, associating a fresh bouquet with a special occasion such as Mother's Day, a birthday or a wedding.

    Bottom Line

    In general, there isn't a huge consensus stating that fake flowers are always tacky, though some people find them to be. It comes down to how long you intend to use the arrangement, your budget and personal taste.

    Source:

    Artificial Flowers: Trendy or Tacky?

    Dgreetings.com: Artificial Flower Arrangements

    SuperWeddings.com: Is it Tacky to Use Artificial Flowers at a Wedding?

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