What’s the Difference Between Real Touch and Silk Flowers? Your Guide to Choosing the Best Artificial Wedding Flowers for a Luxe, Lasting Look on Your Big Day 💐
When it comes to planning your dream day, every detail counts — and your flowers are no exception. But what if we told you the best wedding flowers might not be fresh at all? 😉
At Sonder + Stone Boutique, we specialise in creating luxury artificial wedding flowers that look (and feel!) like the real thing. But not all faux florals are created equal — and one of the questions we get asked most is:
What’s the difference between real touch and silk flowers? And which one should you have for your wedding?
Let’s break it down 💫
🌸 What are real touch flowers?
Real touch flowers are made from high-end latex or polyurethane and are designed to mimic the feel of real petals — soft, velvety, and oh-so-lifelike. They often have guests doing a double take (yes, we’ve seen them try to smell the bouquet 😂).
They’re perfect for those moments where your flowers are in the spotlight: think bouquets, buttonholes, and close-up styling shots 📸💐
Common real touch flower varieties include:
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🌹 Roses
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🕊️ Orchids
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🌷 Tulips
They’re long-lasting, hold their shape beautifully, and are a popular choice for couples wanting that ultra-lifelike feel in their floral details.
🌼 What are silk flowers?
Despite the name, silk flowers are usually made from synthetic fabric (not actual silk!). They're lightweight, soft, and beautifully versatile - available in a wide range of colours and styles, which means we can create everything from delicate and whimsical to bold and sculptural floral moments 🎨✨
Some flower types are more commonly available in silk than real touch, including:
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🌸 Poppies
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🌼 Cosmos
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💕 Daisies
Silk is perfect for bringing in movement, texture and those finer florals that help give a design its personality.
💐 So, which is better?
The truth is — there’s no “better” option. It all comes down to the style of flowers you love, the look you’re going for, and the overall vibe of your day.
At Sonder + Stone, we design with a curated mix of both real touch and silk flowers in almost every wedding. This gives us the flexibility to craft luxe, layered, and natural-looking designs that are tailored to your day, not limited by a single material.
✨ That said… not all faux flowers are created equal.
It doesn’t matter what your flowers are made from — if they’re cheap, they’ll look it. With artificial blooms, quality makes all the difference. Low-grade materials can appear cheap and unnatural. But when artificial designs are crafted with premium materials and styled with intention, faux florals can look every bit as beautiful as the real thing 💐💫
And that’s the Sonder + Stone difference — pairing high-end materials with thoughtful, creative design to bring your vision to life in the most beautiful way. 💍
📸 Want to see them in action?
Pop over to our Instagram for real wedding moments and behind-the-scenes looks, or browse our wedding flower collection to see how we bring faux florals to life 🌷