The word carnation has such a negative stereotype associated with it, especially in the bridal world. When you mention the carnation during a bridal consultation you usually quickly see the look of disgust or shock come over the bride. I remember being that person not so long ago and I have come to believe that the reason I hated the carnation so much in the past was due to the way it was used (think a dozen carnations with babies breath...yuck!). Why do I love them now? They add texture, are available in a stunning array of colours and are easy on the pocketbook.
If I feel that the use of a carnation in a ceremony arrangement would be a good way to add a punch of colour without breaking the bank, I usually pull up pictures of my work which contain the "dreaded" bloom. Most of the time brides can't even believe there is a carnation hiding in that arrangement. Here are a few examples:
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| Massing of moonvista carnations, bells of Ireland and curly willow |
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| Carnations make excellent pomander balls. Use them for the flower girl, hanging on sheppherds hooks down the aisle, or create a statement in your ceremony arrangements! |
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| Same dark purple moonvista carnation, completely different bouquets |
Next time I will bring you the story of the commercial mum (I hear florists groaning everywhere).
Melanie
Melanie,
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