The Bride’s Guide to Lasting Wedding Flowers: Everything You Need to Know About Sola Wood Flowers
Why Brides Are Talking About Wood Flowers
Wedding flowers frame your day. They’re in your photos, lining your aisle, and in your hands during one of the most important moments of your life. Fresh flowers are beautiful, but they are temporary. They wilt, droop, stain, and fade within hours. Wood flowers offer a solution that stays stunning from the moment you walk down the aisle to years after your wedding day.
What Exactly Are Wood Flowers?
Wood flowers, also called sola flowers, are handmade from a natural plant root. Thin shavings are shaped into soft, lightweight petals that mimic the look of fresh flowers.
They start in a natural ivory tone and can be hand-painted to match any wedding palette. From classic whites to bold, artistic colors, every bloom is carefully crafted and arranged for lasting beauty.
Quick fact: Wood flowers and sola wood flowers are the same. Some people also call them balsa wood flowers, but they all refer to this same lightweight, handcrafted bloom.
Why Brides Across Austin and the Hill Country Choose My Custom Wood Flower Bouquets
They Withstand the Texas Summer
Heat and humidity are no problem. Unlike fresh flowers, which wilt quickly and lose their shape in the sun, wood flowers remain perfect throughout the ceremony and reception. Your bouquet looks flawless in photos and lasts the entire day without worry.
They Are Cost-Effective and Flexible for Any Budget
Wood flowers often cost less than premium fresh flowers, and their value is unmatched because they last long after your wedding. They can be created to fit a wide range of budgets depending on the size, style, and complexity of your arrangements.
Photographer: Joe Connolly (Chugach Peaks Photography)
They Last Beyond the Wedding Day
Fresh flowers fade fast. Wood flowers can be displayed in your home, gifted to loved ones, or reused for future events. One investment gives you a keepsake that holds meaning for years.
They Are Eco-Friendly
Wood flowers are made from a sustainable plant material and reduce waste. Many brides donate or resell them after their wedding, giving each arrangement a second life.
They Are Completely Customizable
Fresh flowers are seasonal and limited. Wood flowers are not. Every bloom is hand-painted and arranged to match your wedding colors, from soft pastels to bold, creative choices. Using highly pigmented Behr paint, each flower is carefully painted by hand to achieve the perfect color match and lasting vibrancy.
DIY or Designer: Which Is Right for You?
Some brides love the challenge of designing their own bouquet. Others prefer to work with a professional. With six years of designing wood flower arrangements, I bring expertise, artistry, and an eye for detail that ensures your bouquet photographs beautifully, holds up all day, and captures the vision you have for your wedding.
Everything Else Brides Ask (FAQs in Brief)
How long do wood flowers last?
With simple care, they last for years.
Are they affordable?
Yes. They can often be less expensive than premium fresh flowers and deliver more long-term value.
Do they really look like real flowers?
They are designed to look strikingly close. In person, they have a handmade artistry that feels unique. In photos, they read beautifully as fresh florals.
How are they painted?
We discuss your colors and use high-quality Behr paint to hand-paint each bloom, creating your perfect palette.
Can you ship them?
Yes! I ship custom bouquets across the US so your flowers can arrive ready and flawless, wherever your wedding is.
Do you offer premade bouquets or only custom designs?
I create both! While every custom bouquet is hand-painted and arranged to your vision, I also offer premade bouquets for brides who need something ready to go. These are perfect if you need something quickly, want to see options before customizing, or are looking for a smaller-scale arrangement that’s beautiful and budget-friendly.
For a deeper dive, visit my full FAQ page.
The Bottom Line
Fresh flowers are beautiful, but they are going to die. Wood flowers are beautiful and lasting. They are customizable, sustainable, and designed to withstand heat, travel, and the entire wedding day.
Brides across Austin and the Hill Country choose my custom wood flower bouquets because they want arrangements that are beautiful, durable, and meaningful. I would love to help bring your wedding floral vision to life, whether you’re planning in Georgetown, Austin, or anywhere in the US.
