Why Real Touch Flowers Are Taking Over the Wedding Market — Especially in the Okanagan

Pickadilly's
May 29
2 min read

Updated: 4 days ago

By Shannon Johnston, Owner of Pickadilly’s

When you picture your dream wedding, you probably imagine breathtaking blooms lining the aisle or cascading from elegant centerpieces. But there’s a new floral trend transforming weddings across Canada — and it’s rooted in beauty, practicality, and sustainability.

Buy or Rent Real Touch Wedding Flowers in the Okanagan

Real touch flwoer cascade for an Okanagan Wedding — Sweetheart table flower cascade

What Are Real Touch Flowers?

Real Touch flowers are high-end faux blooms made with advanced materials like polyurethane and latex. Unlike typical silk or plastic florals, Real Touch flowers are designed to look and feel like fresh flowers, right down to the soft texture and natural movement of the petals. They’re so lifelike, most guests won’t know the difference.

Real Touch faux flower arrangements lining a wedding ceremony aisle, featuring blush and ivory roses with greenery — styled by Pickadilly’s for an elegant outdoor setup in the Okanagan

Why Brides Are Making the Switch

☀️ 1. Heat-Resistant, Reliable Beauty

In warm-weather regions like the Okanagan, summer weddings are breathtaking — but the heat can be tough on fresh flowers. Real Touch florals hold their shape, colour, and elegance all day long, even in direct sunlight. While they can’t get wet, they thrive in hot outdoor settings where fresh blooms may wilt or fade.

💸 2. Fuller, More Luxurious Designs — for Less

Real Touch flowers allow you to achieve a lush, abundant look without the high cost of fresh florals. Because they’re reusable, you're not paying premium prices for something that only lasts a few hours. You can get those Pinterest-worthy statement pieces — full arches, oversized centerpieces, and layered bouquets — for a fraction of the price.

🌎 3. Eco-Friendly & Sustainable

Instead of tossing flowers at the end of the night, Real Touch arrangements are reused, rented, or kept as keepsakes. It’s a smarter, greener way to decorate — and your guests will never know they’re faux.

Why They’re Perfect for Okanagan Weddings

From vineyard vows to lakeside celebrations, couples in the Okanagan are embracing Real Touch wedding flowers on the Okanagan for their convenience, beauty, and weather resilience. With many weddings outdoors and guest lists planned months in advance, having florals you can count on — no matter the forecast — is a huge relief.

And with Pickadilly’s, you can choose to rent or buy, depending on what suits your vision and budget.

Floral welcome sign arrangement at Summerhill Pyramid Winery wedding, featuring Real Touch roses, hydrangeas, and greenery styled by Pickadilly’s — set against vineyard views for a romantic Okanagan celebration.

Rent or Buy — It’s Up to You

At Pickadilly’s, we make it easy to have breathtaking florals on your terms:

Rent: Choose from curated floral packages or individual statement pieces. Perfect for weddings, proposals, showers, and corporate events. We deliver, set up, and take everything down. www.pickadillys.com
Buy: Shop our online store https://www.pickadillydesigns.com/ for stunning Real Touch flowers delivered right to your door. We ship across Canada and the U.S.

See the Difference for Yourself

Whether you’re planning a wedding or just want to elevate your next event, Real Touch florals are changing the way we decorate — combining beauty, flexibility, and long-term value.

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— Shannon Johnston, Founder of Pickadilly’s