Activity for Carissa

So I am trying to figure out if It would be cost effective to have real or fake flowers in my wedding.. Is it tacky to do fake flowers?.. Has anyone done this before? Also I think I want a Brooch Bouquet to walk down the isle with and to have...

Made these bouquets last night! How many people are 'do it yourself' brides? I don't know many so support would be nice and would love to hear stories!