How to Care for Artificial Wedding Flowers

How to Care for Artificial Wedding Flowers

One of the biggest perks of choosing artificial wedding flowers? They're incredibly low maintenance! No watering, no wilting, and no worrying about your beautiful blooms losing their freshness before you even walk down the aisle.

While artificial flowers don't require the same care as fresh flowers, a little TLC can go a long way in keeping your arrangements looking picture-perfect throughout your big day.

Whether you're renting silk wedding flowers or using artificial arrangements of your own, we're sharing our best tips for keeping your bouquets, centerpieces, and ceremony flowers looking their best from start to finish.

How to Care for Artificial Wedding Flowers Before the Ceremony?

If you're renting your wedding flowers from Something Borrowed Blooms, there's very little prep work required! Every arrangement is carefully inspected and refreshed before shipping, so your flowers arrive looking beautiful and ready for your big day. Once they arrive, we recommend removing them from their boxes and giving the blooms a little fluff! Gently adjusting the stems and petals can help bring your arrangements back to life after their journey.

If you've purchased artificial flowers or created your own arrangements, a little extra preparation may be needed. Over time, dust can settle on petals and leaves, making even the most realistic artificial flowers appear dull.

To freshen them up, gently remove dust using a soft microfiber cloth, feather duster, or soft-bristled brush. For those hard-to-reach areas between blooms, a hair dryer on the lowest, coolest setting can help remove any lingering dust without disturbing the arrangement. 

Do Silk Wedding Flowers Need to Be Cleaned?

One of the best things about silk wedding flowers is how easy they are to maintain! Unlike fresh flowers, there's no watering, trimming, or special treatment required to keep them looking beautiful.

If you're renting from Something Borrowed Blooms, you can skip the cleaning altogether! Every arrangement goes through a thorough inspection and refurbishment process between rentals, so your flowers arrive clean, refreshed, and ready for your celebration.

If you've purchased artificial flowers that have been sitting in storage, they may need a little freshening up before the big day. The best cleaning method depends on the materials used to create your arrangements.

• Polyester and plastic flowers: These can typically be cleaned with a soft, slightly damp cloth to remove dust and buildup. Some may tolerate mild soap and water, but always check the manufacturer's care instructions first.
• Latex, foam, and real-touch flowers: These delicate materials should generally be kept away from water, which can affect their realistic texture and finish.
• Painted or dyed flowers: Stick to gentle, dry dusting to avoid transferring or fading colors.
• Glued arrangements: Avoid soaking these designs, as excess moisture can weaken the adhesive holding the flowers together.

When in doubt, always test a small, hidden area before cleaning your flowers. And remember, if you're renting your wedding flowers, leave the cleaning to the professionals! There's no need to wash or treat your SBBlooms arrangements before or after your event.

Caring for Artificial Bouquets, Boutonnieres and Centerpieces

Your wedding flowers are a big part of your special day, and with just a little extra care, they'll look beautiful from the first look to the last dance!

Bridal and Bridesmaid Bouquets

Your bridal bouquet and bridesmaid bouquets will be by your side for some of the most memorable moments of your wedding day! To keep them looking their best, always carry bouquets by their handles rather than gripping the blooms. When they're not in use, place them somewhere safe where the petals won't get crushed or flattened.

Boutonnieres and Corsages

Boutonnieres and corsages may be small, but they deserve a little TLC, too! Be gentle when pinning them onto attire, and avoid pulling or bending the stems once they're secured. This will help keep everything looking picture-perfect for photos and throughout the celebration.

Centerpieces and Ceremony Flowers

Whether you're decorating your ceremony aisle or dressing up your reception tables, centerpieces and larger floral arrangements are often moved around throughout the day. When transporting these pieces, keep them upright and avoid stacking or placing heavy items on top of them. A little extra care during setup and breakdown will help keep your blooms looking their best!

Do Artificial Wedding Flowers Need Water?

Nope! One of the biggest perks of artificial wedding flowers is that they don't need a single drop of water to stay looking beautiful. In fact, adding water can actually damage certain materials and cause the wiring inside the stems to rust over time.

If you're displaying artificial flowers in your own vases, decorative stones, glass gems, or other vase fillers can help create a beautiful, finished look without the need for water.

When you rent from Something Borrowed Blooms, there's no watering, trimming stems, or arranging flowers required! Our premium silk floral arrangements are thoughtfully designed and arrive ready to display with just a little fluffing after shipping. It's one less thing to worry about when preparing for your big day!

Will Artificial Wedding Flowers Fade?

Artificial wedding flowers are designed to maintain their beautiful color without the worry of wilting or browning like fresh flowers. While prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause some artificial flowers to fade over time, this typically isn't a concern for a wedding or special event.

Whether you're taking outdoor bridal portraits, exchanging vows in the sunshine, or celebrating at an outdoor reception, your silk flowers can maintain their vibrant colors throughout the day!

If you've purchased artificial flowers that you plan to display in your home after the wedding, we recommend keeping them out of direct sunlight whenever possible to help preserve their color for years to come.

And if you're renting from Something Borrowed Blooms, there's no need to worry about long-term maintenance or storage. Simply enjoy your beautiful blooms on your big day, then send them back to us when the celebration is over!

Are Artificial Flowers Suitable for an Outdoor Ceremony?

Absolutely! Artificial wedding flowers are a great option for outdoor weddings, especially during those warm spring and summer months! Unlike fresh flowers, silk blooms won't wilt in the heat or lose their shape due to humidity, making them a beautiful and reliable choice for garden ceremonies, beach weddings, and outdoor receptions.

While artificial flowers are much more resilient than fresh blooms, it's still important to protect them from extreme weather conditions. Strong winds, heavy rain, and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can potentially damage delicate petals and arrangements.

If you're planning an outdoor ceremony, we recommend keeping your flowers in a shaded or covered area until it's time to set up. And if there's rain in the forecast, having a backup plan to move your arrangements indoors is always a good idea!

With a little planning, you can enjoy all the beauty of fresh flowers without the worry of wilting, even when celebrating outdoors!

What to do After the Reception

The celebration may be over, but the beauty of renting your wedding flowers doesn't stop there! One of the biggest perks of choosing Something Borrowed Blooms is that you don't have to worry about storing, selling, or finding a new home for all those floral arrangements after your big day.

Simply pack your flowers back into their original boxes, attach the prepaid return labels, and send them on their way! Our team takes care of the rest, carefully inspecting and refreshing each arrangement so it can be enjoyed at another beautiful celebration. It's a convenient and sustainable way to enjoy stunning wedding flowers without the hassle of figuring out what to do with them afterward.

If you've purchased artificial flowers that you plan to keep, proper storage is key to preserving their beauty. Make sure your arrangements are clean and completely dry before storing them in a sturdy box in a cool, dry place. Avoid stacking heavy items on top of delicate blooms, and consider adding tissue paper between arrangements to help protect their shape.

Whether you're saving a few special pieces as keepsakes or returning your rented blooms, a little care goes a long way!

How Long Do Wedding Flowers Need to Last?

From getting-ready photos and your walk down the aisle to the very last dance, your wedding flowers should look just as beautiful at the end of the night as they did at the beginning!

That's one of the biggest advantages of choosing artificial wedding flowers. Unlike fresh blooms that can wilt, bruise, or lose their freshness throughout the day, premium silk flowers maintain their beauty from start to finish. And because they're designed to last, they can be enjoyed at more than just one celebration!

At Something Borrowed Blooms, we believe beautiful wedding flowers deserve more than a single day in the spotlight. Our premium silk arrangements are thoughtfully designed to be rented, returned, and enjoyed again and again. You get all the beauty of professionally designed wedding flowers without the expense, maintenance, or storage that comes with purchasing your own arrangements.

Keep Your Wedding Flowers Looking Their Best

Your wedding day should be filled with beautiful moments, not worrying about keeping your flowers looking fresh! That's why we love silk wedding flowers. They're beautiful, low-maintenance, and designed to look just as stunning at the end of the night as they did when you walked down the aisle.

At Something Borrowed Blooms, we make the process even easier! Our premium silk floral arrangements arrive beautifully designed and ready to enjoy with just a little fluffing after shipping. Once the celebration is over, simply pack them back into their boxes and send them our way. No cleaning, no storage, and no wondering what to do with dozens of arrangements after the big day!

Ready to check wedding flowers off your planning list? Explore our collection of rentable silk wedding flowers and discover how easy it can be to have the wedding flowers you've always dreamed of, for a fraction of the cost of fresh florals!

Still exploring your options? See what real couples are saying about their experience with Something Borrowed Blooms in our customer testimonials, or check out our guide to silk vs. real wedding flowers to find the perfect fit for your big day.