Artificial buttonholes and silk flowers are becoming increasingly popular for wedding work. Perfect for decorating arches, pew ends, churches and reception venues. As well as the savings on cost, they allow total freedom with design and enable seasonal flowers to be used at any time of year. Because containers and vases do not need to be filled with water to keep blooms fresh you can use a variety of other, more decorative materials, such as deco beads and glass marbles instead. Unlike fresh flowers, artificials can be chosen and purchased well in advance of the big day and provide everlasting keepsakes for guests.