I know, I know the title was a bit much, but I wanted to grab your attention. Let's face it! When you think of wedding flowers, the last one you think of if you think of it at all. But, don't count it out. The carnation can be just as sophisticated as the calla lilly or elegant as a rose.
Granted, a lone carnation is not saying or doing much, but a gang of carnations... Now, that is saying something. Take a look at the following creation by Eddie Ross, simply using carnations, an Oasis floral foam sphere and a candlestick.
How awesome will that be in the middle of a place card table! Check out the rest of Eddie's post about carnations, Beauty In Numbers and see what other magic he worked.
Carnations come in a wide variety of colors and also take well to floral paints. The price of the carnation is also quite economical compared to some others. Taking all that into account, during your next meeting with your florist toss out the notion of using some carnations in the floral design. Depending on your florist, after their initial shock, show them Eddie's post and go from there!
