Who did you look for real touch flowers from? there are lots of vendors who can do anything you want at different prices.
I started looking for real touch flowers for 2 reasons! I want an orchid pomander for my daughter, our FG, I didn't want a basket cause it would pointless, she wouldn't get the idea. I was told $260 for the pomander (real flowers)!!! I was told if I did daisies it would be cheaper, but still $120!
Second, I really want smaller centerpieces, but not super small, in glass vases. I was told $80 each for my inspiration. I needed somewhere from 7-11.
I decided to start looking into real touch. I found an amazing designer. i should have photos anyday, she said this week and its friday so any day. I know prices depend on flowers you want. I wanted acapulco lillies, cream roses, and green cymbidium orchids. For real flowers I was quoted:
Bride bouquet: $110
BM's(need 4): $53 each
pomander: $260
bouts(need 9): $15 each
corsages(need 2):$23 each
Centerpieces (need 7): 80 each I could make them smaller and in a wood box for $50 but thats not what i wanted.
Plus $100 for delivery
So my total for real flowers: $1423 for what i wanted
I started sending quotes to every real touch designer. I'm so happy I did cause I ended up getting everything the way I want it and more for $698 (includes shipping)! And I added cake flowers into that!
I spend HALF the price! Yes now I have to bring them w/ me, we're just packing smart and giving some bags to our family members, but I get a to see them before and approve them and not worry on my day if they're what i want. it was definitely worth it to me!