Why I DON’T Want You to Spend a Huge Amount of Money on Your Flowers
A florist of 30 years honest advice for beautiful, budget-wise weddings in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast.
Wedding planning comes with a million decisions — and nearly all of them carry a price tag. As a Brisbane florist with 30 years styling weddings across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and surrounds, there’s something important I want you to hear:
I don’t want you to overspend on your flowers.
Yes, I adore florals.
Yes, I’ve dedicated my life to them.
And yes, they transform spaces in ways nothing else can.
But there’s a time and place to invest in fresh blooms…
and a time to choose the smart, breathtaking alternative.
Fresh Bouquets: Always Worth It
Your bouquet is held close to your heart and captured in detail. It’s against your gown, in your portraits, and forever woven into your memory of the day.
Fresh flowers here are essential.
Their scent, softness and gentle movement add to the experience — visually and emotionally.
For bouquets, buttonholes, cake flowers and personal florals, I will always recommend fresh.
But when it comes to ceremony arbours and reception backdrops…
That’s where my advice changes.
Why We Recommend Silk Florals for Wedding Arbours
Ceremony structures and floral backdrops aren’t seen up-close like a bouquet — they’re usually viewed from several metres back, both by guests and through the photographer’s lens.
And from that distance?
You simply cannot tell whether they’re real or high-quality silk.
Which is why we encourage Brisbane and Gold Coast couples to consider a silk arbour installation for their ceremony styling and reception décor.
1. They Look Absolutely Beautiful
Premium silk flowers today are incredibly realistic — soft colours, layered petals, natural shapes and true-to-life botanical detail.
Styled correctly, silk florals are indistinguishable in photos, video and real-life viewing.
2. One Install: Ceremony and Reception
Silk arbour arrangements can be carefully transported from ceremony to reception without damage, wilting or bruising.
Behind the bridal table.
As a photo backdrop.
At the entrance to your venue.
A single styling piece elevates multiple spaces on your day.
3. They’re Far More Budget-Friendly
A dramatic fresh arbour can cost many thousands — beautiful, yes, but fleeting. Silk arbour hire gives you the same grand floral look at a fraction of the cost, leaving room in your wedding budget for other priorities.
4. They Withstand Heat and Weather
Brisbane and Gold Coast weddings often come with humidity, sun and wind. Silk florals remain perfect all day — from aisle moments to evening celebrations.
5. They Allow for Larger-Scale Design
Silk lets us create thicker, more sculptural arrangements with lush density that fresh budgets rarely stretch to. Larger installations, more blooms, more drama.
6. They’re Eco-Aligned
Fewer flowers are grown, cut and disposed of.
Your look is luxurious — but thoughtful.
Spend Where It Matters Most
My philosophy is simple and honest:
Invest in fresh flowers where you’ll see them up close.
Hire silk for pieces viewed from afar.
Your bouquet tells your love story.
Your arbour frames it.
Fresh for intimacy.
Silk for scale.
And together?
The perfect balance of emotion, beauty and budget-sense.
Our Silk Arbour Hire — Brisbane & Gold Coast
At Perfect Petals, our silk arbour hire service is fully customisable. We work with your venue, palette and style to design ceremony backdrops and reception features that feel like they were created just for you.
Romantic and whimsical
Modern and refined
Classic coastal
Bold and sculptural
Native Australian inspired
If you can picture it with fresh florals, we can recreate it in silk — without compromising visual beauty.
Available across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Hinterland venues, bayside locations and beyond.
FAQs: Silk Flower Arbour Hire for Weddings
Are silk florals actually convincing?
Premium silk designs are extremely realistic. At ceremony distance — and in photos — the difference is virtually impossible to detect.
Can the arbour be moved between ceremony and reception?
Yes. Our hire arbours are designed to be repositioned with care, allowing you to repurpose your styling throughout the day.
Do we get to choose our colours and floral style?
Absolutely. We design to your colour palette, vision and venue aesthetic. Soft romantic styling, natives, luxury roses, modern textures — anything is possible.
Do silk florals photograph well?
Beautifully. Because arbours sit behind you, the focus remains on you, your partner and the moment. Silk florals look full, lush and natural in wedding albums.
Is silk hire cheaper than fresh flowers?
Yes — significantly. Fresh arbour installations require a large volume of product, labour and structural mechanics. Silk hire delivers the same scale at a reduced cost.
Do you offer styling consultation?
Yes — we offer design consultations for couples getting married in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Scenic Rim and surrounding regions.
Ready To Style Your Dream Ceremony?
If you’re planning a Brisbane or Gold Coast wedding and want breathtaking floral styling without the overwhelm of high floral spend, our silk arbour hire is one of the most thoughtful decisions you can make.
Beautiful.
Budget-wise.
Seamless.
Stress-free.
Let’s bring your ceremony vision to life —
Book a design consultation
or
Enquire about our silk arbour hire availability
We’ll help you create a floral moment that looks extraordinary…
without tipping your budget into the impossible.