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CarnationsSource Yep, I said it. Carnations. For your wedding. And I know this is going to be controversial, and that right now you’re making a face and thinking you may not bother reading to the end of the post because this isn’t for you. I know this because every single time I mention carnations to friends in any context, they get that same look and say “I’m not such a big fan of carnations, personally…”. Who is? They’re the flowers we overlook at the market stall, that we wouldn’t be caught dead giving a friend for her birthday, and probably the only flowers that can get a guy negati...
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CarnationsI absolutely love carnations. You can buy them for practically nothing at the grocery store, so I always have a bunch of white carnations in my vase on my dining room table. They are third only to roses (affordable) and peonies (expensive) in my list of favorite flowers. Honestly, there is nothing wrong at all with filling your reception with dozens and dozens and dozens of carnations--you'll achieve that wow-effect, and save a ton of money!...
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CarnationsCarnations totally get a bad rap. Let’s admit it, they do! And it’s not always fair. True, they may not be the most pleasing to the eye flower, and perhaps they don’t smell the best (though I don’t think they smell bad in the slightest!). But, they can be used to create some absolutely fabulous arrangements. Check out a few of these ideas. These simple arrangements add a chic element to a reception space. Group together enough carnations so that the flowers will rest on top of your glass containers. Tie the stems together, cut to desired length. Fill the bottom with stones, ma...
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CarnationsI'll admit it, I was a carnation skeptic. They are lovely little flowers but for me they conjured up memories of awkward junior high dances and candy grams (did you have those at school? My God those were excruciating). But leave it to Chelsea Fuss to change my mind - her latest Project Wedding article is nothing short of adorable. The multitude of ways you could use this design are endless - showers, birthday parties, casual weddings, rehearsal dinners, I could go on and on. Beautiful job, Chelsea...I am converted!...
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Carnations...really?Carnations have long been a wedding no no. It just came up in conversation last night in a meeting with some clients. We were laughing at the idea of using carnations for flowers for a wedding. My exact words were "Tammy doesn't do carnations!" - while visions of 80's style blue carnation bouquets ran through my head. Well, upon reading the new issue of InStyle Weddings today, there was a section devoted to Carnations! I have to admit, my mind has changed a little. Although I really don't want to see them in bouquets or boutonnieres ANY TIME soon, they do have a modern look when done properly....
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Carnations! Yes, Carnations!In designing weddings for today, it seems the flower that was always getting snubbed or treated like a weed is actually holding its head high – the carnation! For years, florist would say, “oh I don’t do carnations.” Well as one of the favorite flowers of Queen Elizabeth II, we would say if it’s good enough for the Queen then why not for your wedding. Don’t be afraid of the carnation – we say embrace it! When brides hear carnations they instantly think of their parent’s wedding or the time period 1960-1970’s. Some think – OMG all my flowers are going to be carnation...
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{blooms} carnations{carnations} are january's flower. carnations represent beauty, pride, admiration and gratitude, the carnation’s multilayered, feathery soft petals conceal a hardy core – an appropriate paradox for this first-month-of-the-year flower. white carnation centerpiese {eddie ross}fuschia bouquet {samm blake photography}assorted pink centerpiece {southern weddings}carnation topiary {pb bloom}...
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For The Love Of CarnationsIn the language of flowers, carnations mean “divine love” and the carnation is truly a flower I come to love. The old fashion fluffiness, the sweet, soft look to them makes them them an unexpected but brilliant choice for your wedding day. My tip? Stick to one shade and pack them tightly! L-R Real Simple, Brides, Martha Stewart, Brides, When Flowers Dream Floral Designs, Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, Brides Don’t feel limited to whites or pinks either- pack orange carantions into aqua glass jars, tie mauve carnations with chocolate brown ribbon and highlight red carnations using a red...
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Carnation WonderfulLet's face it: Carnations are given a bad rap. They are the "filler" flowers, the cheap-y flowers, the flowers you purchase when you know-you-should but don't-really-want to bring flowers.Until now.The fabulous Eddie Ross [if you've never heard of him, get acquainted: he.is.brilliant] shows us how to use these affordable buds to create divine centerpieces. Eddie has put together his own how-to guide for creating these gorgeous carnation centerpieces that would work brilliantly on any table. The tiered number would be just gorgeous at a Spring Wedding, as would the floral sphere. As much as I l...
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Charming carnationsMy dears, carnations have a bad rap for no good reason. Just look how versatile they are. {And, did I mention? They're easy on the wallet.}{photo credits: tiered arrangement via C Star Events and cake via ...
