Lets face it, If money wasn’t an issue everyone would have their venues filled with callas, roses and orchids. But, unfortunately, this isn’t the case for most brides. There is one word that can ruin your plans to be walking on a bed of rose petals on your special day and that word is…Budget. The “B” Word that everyone hates to say, but must try to follow to some degree. Well, here are some ideas to keep your “budget” in check while exploring some options you may not have considered before.
CARNATIONS
(Dianthus caryophyllus)
They are available year round in a multitude of gorgeous colours, have a slightly aromatic scent, last forever, and of course are the epitome of chic and cheap when done “en masse”. Forget the baby’s breath and the skimpy presentations of the past. They need to be full, lush and grouped together tightly to make an impact. Yes, when done right, they can be the perfect alternative to the more pricier blooms that everyone is lusting over and can’t afford… Forget the bad rap that preceded them, carnations are cool again.





{ photo credits: top image- Martha Stewart, 2nd image- Carolyn Roehm, 3rd image-Rainflower Company, 4th image- Beginning Two End, via Wedding Fanatic, 5th image-Real Simple, 6th image- Carolyn Roehm}