10 reasons to choose dried (or silk) flowers for your wedding in 2025.

1. The vibe. Dried flowers can deliver Boho, Carly Ray Jepson’s wedding vibes… but also rock and roll, moody and romantic, hipster, or modern rustic. Just like live flowers, these diverse blooms can deliver on different vibes for whatever energy you’re looking to create. Get some inspiration here.

2. Dried (and foraged) flowers create the perfect floral landscape. A misconception about dried flowers is that they they can look less full than real flowers. I’m here to tell you that with the right florist as your partner, you can create a dried floral scape that is as big and bold as you and your love.

3. More flexibility with vendors.  Since dried flowers can be shipped anywhere within the country, and around the world (with some restrictions), choosing dried flowers for your wedding or elopement opens up a world of vendor possibility . Raving Flamingo flowers proudly ships nationwide!

4. Your memories shouldn’t only exist in photos. If well cared for (kept out of direct sunlight, kept dry) your dried and/or silk flowers can last years. Speak to your florist for pro tips on how to help keep your flowers looking beautiful long after your big day.

5. Dried flowers are sustainable. You can repurpose flowers as forever favors for your guests with mini bouquet bar at the end of your wedding. Raving Flamingo Flowers is ready to bring your bouquet experience full circle. We are happy to pop up at the end of your wedding and craft mini bouquets made out of your ceremony and reception flowers. BONUS perk: While dried and silk flowers are not necessarily less expensive than live flowers,  they can be sold to a future couple after the event which means money back in your pocket after your celebration!

6. Your wedding won’t look every one else’s. No shade on a traditional garden floralscape, but choose something as unique as you and your love.

7. If there is a spray paint for that color, it can be on your color palette. Dried flowers take paint well- which means your flowers can be a canvas, especially when working with items like palms and other broad leafs.

8. You’re not limited to flower choice by seasonality. If you’re in Austin or another spot with extreme weather heat, dried and silk flowers are more resilient against the powerful sun.

9. Extra perk with silk flowers- you don’t have to worry about any flower allergies or smell sensitivities!

10. Dried flowers are a vibe- and Carly Rae Jepson agrees.

Now go get inspired on our Instagram and gallery!