Flowers for my hair - should I use real or artificial - I'm confused?

I'm wearing my hair half up, half down and I want orchids (my wedding flower) in my hair. I'll probably have them on the side by my ear. Here's a photo of how it will look but my orchids will be *******.

http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/b...

Here's the thing:

My florist included fresh orchids for my hair in my flower package and he said that if the hairstylist needs them wired or whatever to just let him know. But I'm going to have so much going on that day, that I really don't want to have to think about picking up the fresh orchids.

I've made hair clips before with artificial flowers. Should I just do that instead? Would you think it's weird if all of the flowers at the reception are real and the only thing fake is in my hair?

UGH! And then matching it properly to the real ones. I don't know what to do.

Flowers for my hair - should I use real or artificial - I'm confused?

Definitely do artificial flowers. You wont have to worry about matching perfecting, because no one is going to hold your bouquet up to your hair and say, "hey, that looks a shade off!!

You wont have to worry about picking up fresh flowers that morning, or worry about the flowers wilting. Artifical flowers will look wonderful the whole day.

Beautiful style by the way!! I might steal it for my wedding, since I'm looking at hair styles.

Flowers for my hair - should I use real or artificial - I'm confused?

I would do the silk flowers. Like you said, you are going to have a lot going on that day, and by the end of the day the real flowers will start to wilt. If you have the silk, the will look fresh all day.

Flowers for my hair - should I use real or artificial - I'm confused?

I would wear artificial because in your hair the real ones could wilt and not look so stunning later in the day. If they don't match 100%, but are close, I wouldn't worry, the rest of your flowers and your hair shouldn't come next to each other at all.

Flowers for my hair - should I use real or artificial - I'm confused?

Whatever is easier for you! I think that no matter what it is an absolutely gorgeous hair style and will look just as beautiful if the flowers are real or not!

Flowers for my hair - should I use real or artificial - I'm confused?

personal opinion, its ok to wear artificial if it's only one like the pic.

imagine having a natural flower... in your hair.!!

by the time of reception.. it may not hold up as good as artificial.

i would wear one

Flowers for my hair - should I use real or artificial - I'm confused?

Delegate dear! You are the bride. Do you have Bride maids? If not a friend that can help out? If so have one of them swing by and pick up your perfectly matched/real orchids for your beautiful hairstyle. Don't forever look at your wedding photos and say, "ugh those fake orchids did not match...I wish I would have gotten the real ones".

Cogratulations on your wedding.

Flowers for my hair - should I use real or artificial - I'm confused?

i would use silk flowers. real flowers pose all sorts of problems (from the pollen falling into your hair and making it look like you have dandruff, to them wilting because they're next to the heat of your head)......

either will look great, and i LOVE your hairstyle.

Flowers for my hair - should I use real or artificial - I'm confused?

I think you should go with the real flowers- silk dont look as nice, assign a bridesmaid or family member to be in charge of getting the flowers to you on time!

congrads

Flowers for my hair - should I use real or artificial - I'm confused?

I would use the artificial flowers, they Do Not have to match perfectly, in fact I believe it would be better if it did not. The one thing I have found when doing wedding hair is, Not too big with the flowers in hair. Keep it on the smaller side and just blend it with the rest of the flowers. Hope I helped!

Flowers for my hair - should I use real or artificial - I'm confused?

The florist is going to be on location that day anyways to drop off your bouquet so why cant he drop off the flowers then?

Flowers for my hair - should I use real or artificial - I'm confused?

ok, fresh flowers that are wired will wilt in no time and won't look good all day! go with the silks, it doesn't matter if they don't match the real ones because you aren't going to be standing holding your bouquet up to your head, lol, or with your head beside floral arrangements period!

the silks are gorgeous, they will be gorgeous all day and it will be one less thing for you to worry about sweetie. ignore the florist on this one, just pop into michael's crafts or another shop and pick up a branch of orchids. your hair dresser can make it work for you and no one will be able to tell the difference between silk and fresh - especially in your hair.

p.s. the silk has the added bonus of not giving off a scent that will be in your face - so to speak! less chance of a headache!

have a great wedding and a happy marriage!