Carnations are, to put it simply, the underdog of the flower world. While popular, they’re not exactly everyone’s first choice for a wedding. But they can be and should be used for beautiful wedding arrangements, they are very cost-effective but don’t look cheap. Here are some tips and ideas to use them.
What Are Carnation Advantages?
The durability of carnations actually makes them an excellent choice for bouquets. They can last an entire wedding day without water, which means the flower traditionally labeled as a filler flower can actually be a focal point in a bouquet design without any worries. Carnations can play a huge part in your bouquet design simply because of their reliability; you’ll be able to count on their availability when weighing the decision for a late fall wedding versus the spring.
Full and exuberant, carnations create a lush factor when designing. They allow us to add depth to our color palette. Their beauty, texture, and strength add value to designs as an accent flower, especially with all of the new varieties and colors being offered by growers. They give life to designs for a fraction of the cost their counterparts, like perhaps ranunculus or peonies, do. A low price tag means you’ll still come out ahead, whether you’ve selected a mono-floral design, or are positioning them as accent flowers.
a beautiful carnation wedding bouquet of blush and creamy ones, rust fillers and greenery is a cool idea for a refined modern bride
a blush and white carnation wedding bouquet with neutral ribbons is a lovely and classic idea for a wedding, you can make one yourself
a bold wedding bouquet of pink and coral carnations, pink orchids, fillers, berries, succulents and some greenery
a bold wedding bouquet of red roses, blush roses, mauve and peachy carnations, greenery and twigs and some mustard ribbons
a breezy wedding bouquet of peach carnations, quicksand roses, white majolica spray roses, lisianthus, peach stock, calcynia, gunni eucalyptus, seeded eucalyptus
a bright and catchy wedding bouquet of blush roses and burgundy carnations and callas, textured greenery and leaves plus berries
a bright wedding bouquet of white, pink and hot pink carnations, greenery and pink ribbons can be easily DIYed
a cappucino-colored wedding bouquet of white and blush roses, blush and coffee-colored carnations, greenery and astilbe is wow
a catchy wedding bouquet of blush dahlias, red and ruse carnations, greenery, berries and pampas grass
a catchy wedding bouquet of white and pink carnations, muave roses, a king protea, some greenery and magnolia leaves
a classic and elegant wedding bouquet of white and blush roses, blush carnations, white hydrangeas, some leaves and fillers
a colorful wedding bouquet of pink and orange dahlias, blue blooms, pink and hot pink carnations, greenery and thistles
a colorful wedding bouquet of pink waxflowers, blush carnations, bold yellow blooms and billy balls for a bright boho wedding
What To Pair Carnations With?
The right floral pairing is the key to a great floral design. Pair carnations with garden roses, spray roses, or other round mass flowers for a textural accent. Paired alongside such blooms, along with peonies or even hydrangea, carnations have the opportunity to shine—and maybe even steal the spotlight. Carnations are known for their ruffled petals, easily creating a layered effect without much effort. Embrace the ruffle and accentuate it with other flowers with a similar effect, like ranunculus. The end result will be a multi-dimensional design teeming with life and beauty.
Sometimes the greenery makes the bouquet. A perfect option for a wedding in the spring, accentuate a blush pink bouquet with a variety of greenery: dusty miller (otherwise known as lamb’s ear), hypericum berries, and variegated pittosporum used in this romantic pink and green bouquet that exudes femininity.
a cool and simple wedding bouquet of pink carnations and white blooms is a lovely idea for a spring or summer bride
a delicate peach wedding bouquet of white and blush roses and peony roses, carnations and sweet peas blooms
a delicate wedding bouquet of blush and white roses, blush caranations and white fillers, some neutral ribbons is wow
a delicate wedding bouquet of blush roses and carnations, white ranunculus and greenery is a chic idea for spring or summer
a dimensional wedding bouquet in pastel shades, with blush roses and peonies, rust roses, blue blooms, greenery and white flowers
a fab coral carnation wedding bouquet with a ribbon is a lovely idea for a bold spring or summer bride
a fab wedding bouquet of blush carnations and roses, waxflower, greenery and some grasses is adorable
a fall wedding bouquet of blush carnations and some coffee-colored ranunculus, greenery, berries and textured touches
a gorgeous candy-colored wedding bouquet with peonies, anemones, carnations and some greenery
a gorgeous dimensional wedding bouquet of burgundy, pink and orange carnations, berries and long mustard ribbon is an amazing idea for the fall
a jaw-dropping wedding bouquet of red carnations, burgundy roses and pink king proteas plus greenery is amazing
a lovely neutral and pastel wedding bouquet of blush carnations, white roses, peachy ranunculus and some greenery
Carnations are flexible in use for design—from luxury styles to boho themes, a carnation can add a beautiful touch to any design. And since boho-chic affairs are absolutely here to stay, consider carnations’ ability to transform any design from basic to brilliant when thinking of ways to enhance a bohemian design plan.
a lovely wedding bouquet of blush and pink roses and carnations, orchids and some fern, long pink ribbon
a lovely wedding bouquet with king proteas, orange dahlias, deep purple ones, pink carnations and roses and some greenery
a pastel and neutral wedding bouquet of white peonies, blush peony roses and peachy carnations, greenery and white fillers plus ribbons
a pastel wedding bouquet of blush roses and carnations, sweet peas and other blooms, greenery and ribbons is wow
a peachy wedding bouquet of carnations and peony roses plus some greenery is a very cool and bright idea for spring or summer
a peachy wedding bouquet of white ranunculus, blush and peachy roses and some greenery is amazing for spring or summer
a pink carnation wedding bouquet is a lovely idea for a spring modern or minimalist wedding, it's easy to make
a pretty fall wedding bouquet of mauve and blush roses, coffee-colored ones, carnations, white blooms and greenery
a pretty wedding bouquet of coral and pink roses and pink carnations, greenery and a wrap is a stylish and cool idea for summer
a pretty wedding bouquet of peachy and pink roses, white carnations, usual and dark foliage and some berries for a summer bride
a pretty wildflower wedding bouquet of blush roses, carnations, billy balls, grasses, lavender and greenery
a refined modern wedding bouquet with an ombre effect, white, coffee-colored, peachy and rust roses, blush carnations, pampas grass
a refined wedding bouquet of white roses and carnations, greenery and baby's breath is a very chic and lovely idea for summer
a refined wedding bouquet of white, coffee-colored and rust and peachy roses, blush carnations and neutral ribbons is fantastic
a rust-colored dimensional wedding bouquet of white and rust carnations, berries, greenery and rust-colored ribbons is wow
a small and lovely wedding bouquet of white tulips, blush roses, blush carnations, some fillers and greenery plus ribbon
a subtle wedding bouquet of blush carnations, white blooms, some greenery is a very chic idea for spring or summer