I had real flowers at my own wedding but my daughters had a mixture of silk and real ones. All were beautiful. Silk flowers can look realistic but I think if possible, that a bride should have a real type corsage from her bouquet if she can afford it.It is just something personally special.
However the bottom line answer is: Have what YOU want according to your budget.
I did when I got married 16 years ago. However if I got married today I would want real flowers.
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