I guess there’s pros and cons to both real and fake flowers! Pro of fake is you can keep the arrangements after the wedding to display around the home, pro for real flowers is the scent. Personally I think I’d go real but it really is personal choice! I had balloons at my wedding and diamonds and confetti on the tables xxx

I think it comes down to personal opinion but for me real flowers are nicer as the test of a good fake flower is if it looks real or not. The cost of fake flowers that are good enough quality to achieve that, is often pricier than real flowers. Especially when real flowers can be done on basically any budget; free if willing to use garden or wild flowers to very pricey if looking for a top end event florist and luxurious floral installations.

If you are drawn to fake flowers due to allergies, there are some flowers that are hypoallergenic and greenery is very on trend and beautiful.

You can also dry or preserve real flowers but some flowers don't preserve well by all methods so fake flowers certainly do better for longevity. That said if you use perennial potted plants for décor they can be planted in your garden after to admire for years to come.

Also if you do go rustic, real flowers usually fit the bill better as you can go for dainty fillers, wildflowers, potted plants, vintage or greenery which all look really effective.

I'm sure whatever you pick will be beautiful though. Best of luck and enjoy your special day :)