Here's one big hang-up people tend to have with silk flowers - your limited experience may have left a bad taste in your mouth.
We've all seen the dusty, outdated silk arrangements in the dentist waiting room or in the corner of the women's restroom. But just like you wouldn't forgo cake because you don't like the crusty ones from the supermarket, don't write off silks because of a bad encounter. We're talking quality here people.
As far as the Aunt comment, we probably all have a family member, friend, or a family member's friend who has whipped up all sorts of DIY gifts that generally go unappreciated. Luckily for me, I happen to have a highly skilled aunt who took the time to teach me about design and flower arranging and got me interested in the biz in the first place. But you know what separates me from her? I have an exclusive supplier at my beck and call willing to search to the ends of the earth to find the perfect light pink with a green center, "fresh touch" ranunculus that has at least a 3" flower, or whatever I challenge them to find for me! And not only that, but they are at the front of the pack researching the newest designs, styles, and products to bring you the absolutely most beautiful silk flowers around. So please don't let anyone walk the aisles of Walmart's craft section on your behalf for a sampling of silks; it gives me the heebie jeebies!
Instead, imagine me walking the aisles of
"Your flowers start by being hand chosen then individually designed and created by a professional... ahem, that's me! So maybe use your crafty Aunt's suggestions as a starting point to figure out what you like and don't like, then consider how the best silk flowers in the business can capture that unique look you've always wanted for your big day.