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Why Should You Purchase a Wooden Rose Bouquet?

Flowers are wonders of nature. Creations of splendor that, with their beautiful colors, have become culturally relevant in almost every country in the world.

By Johan PuckettPublished 24 days ago 5 min read
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Flowers are wonders of nature. Creations of splendor that, with their beautiful colors, have become culturally relevant in almost every country in the world. Are you organizing a special event? Do you want to give a present to a loved one? Do you want to personalize your interior space? Then flowers can be an excellent choice. However, the divine beauty of flowers is challenged by their fragility. Even in the best conditions, fresh blossoms can last a maximum of a week before wilting. So, for a good portion of American families, they are a waste of money.

Are you a frugal person who always tries to find the best value on the market? If so, you'll probably be interested in buying a wooden rose bouquet. High-quality wooden flowers are characterized by increased longevity, can remain in your family as a keepsake of your youth, are allergen-free, and can be personalized gifts to bestow on your close friends. Are you looking to enhance your creative side? Do you want your special day to carry your special touch? If so, you should learn how to make a DIY wedding bouquet.

A wooden rose bouquet personalized by your skilled hands will be a sentimental accessory that will reflect your character and match your wardrobe. Moreover, a DIY wedding bouquet is going to be cheaper than one created from fresh blooms custom-created by a florist. Are you looking for a way to transition into your new life debt-free? Are you searching for a fun way to spend time with your family before your special day? Then, you can't do better than with wooden flower decorations.

Why Are Roses Such a Good Idea?

Roses are known for their natural beauty, and in European and North American cultures, they are associated with love and romance. Roses are a gift that can only be given to the special people in our lives, and for this reason, they are the flower of choice for most individuals interested in customized wedding bouquets. Roses have a pleasant and distinct fragrance that retains its potency even days after they have been picked. In addition, they have a history of thousands of years, as the Greeks associated them with the goddess Aphrodite . Not least, roses have thorns, which, in many cultures, have come to carry a special symbolism.

However, like the rest of the flowers available in North America, fresh roses are fragile, and because they are popular flowers, they are also quite expensive. When purchased in bulk, wooden flowers are a much more cost-efficient alternative to their fresh counterparts and are more resistant to unexpected weather phenomena and difficult shipping conditions. Have you always dreamed of an outdoor wedding? If so, you probably also wanted the decorations of the event to feature blossoms as the central theme. However, flowers can be challenging to manage for outdoor weddings, so wooden bulbs are the next best thing.

What Are Some Financial Advantages of Wooden Flowers?

Typically, wedding flower expenses make up about 15% of the total costs of a wedding. Considering that the average American wedding ceremony in 2024 costs $33,000, that means $5,000 will be paid for flower decorations alone. That's a lot of money to spend on ornaments that will have to be discarded in less than a week. Therefore, a lot of couples, in recent years, have turned to wooden blooms. Sola wood flowers represent a one-time purchase, which will stay in your family for years to come and get to be reused at other events you may have to organize.

After the wedding, are you expecting to announce the arrival of your first child? If so, the wooden flowers that you bought a year earlier could now be used for your baby shower. Moreover, wooden flowers can be symbolic objects of your special day and be kept in your family for generations. The beautiful wooden rose bouquet that accompanied you on your wedding could one day end up in the hands of your daughter. In addition, the DIY wedding bouquet you created for your mother-in-law could become a decorative centerpiece, tying the rooms together.

Fresh flowers can suffer from price fluctuations caused by demand or weather, and to keep their colors for as long as possible, they usually require refrigeration, which will drive up their costs. Wooden flowers do not require special storage conditions, boast reduced transportation expenses, do not incur waste disposal taxes, and, not least, can be personalized to resemble expensive blooms unavailable in North America. Wooden flowers can be a window to your character, a way to start your married life on the right foot, and are the perfect accessories to take your event to the next level.

Why Learn How to Create a DIY Wedding Bouquet?

It's all about personalization. A DIY wedding bouquet can be a blank canvas that you can customize according to your personal preferences. You couldn't find a bouquet of fresh flowers to match your preferences? Do you want your bouquet to blend with your bridesmaids' wardrobe? In that case, you should go for the DIY option. High-quality wooden bouquets can be tailored to your wedding theme, complement your style, stay in your family for generations, and are overall a much cheaper option than going for fresh bulbs.

But on top of that, DYI projects are a way to get close to your loved ones and relax before your big day. Are you looking for a way to let your creativity run free while simultaneously involving your future husband in wedding projects? Then, why not go and create a DIY wooden rose bouquet? Creative artistic activities have a proven calming effect and may be the ultimate way to relieve stress and enjoy the company of the person with whom you'll spend the rest of your life.

A Tool of Creative Expression

Learning to create a DIY wedding bouquet can be an exciting process, distracting you from the other elements of your wedding that need special planning. Moreover, when completed, your newly created wooden rose bouquet could be an ideal gift for your sister, mother, aunt, or close friend. Flowers are symbols of love and affection, have cultural significance no matter where you are, and are, overall, the best way to enhance the ambiance of your wedding day.

Unfortunately, though, flowers are also short-lasting, and for many couples, they represent an unfavorable financial recipe. Are you willing to pay more than $5000 for flower decorations that you'll have to throw away in a week? For most people, the answer is no. However, wooden bulbs solve the durability problems of fresh blossoms and are, therefore, a much more favorable financial alternative. Being reusable, allergen-free, and available year-round, wooden blossoms are a perfect addition to your special day and can be a tool to step into your new life with your head held high and your heart full of joy.

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