Are Carnations Tacky?

vanillakisses7 · April 2010

I am on a budget and plan on mixing carnations and roses in my bridesmaids bouquets. Will this come off as tacky?

miss.jawright · April 2010

I dont think carnations are taky when they used right. They are very pretty flower that got a bad wrap.

jagore08 · April 2010

I agree with pp. They are usually seen as a cheap flower as are baby's breath but when done correctly they can be beautiful.

Fystybride · April 2010

They do kind of remind me of prom...but I think they can make a great filler flower to add size without adding a lot of cost (compared to other flowers).

Catwoman708 · April 2010

No, they're not tacky at all. I think some people think that because they've been the standard, always available, cheap flower for corsages, funeral, or all purpose occasions.

If you need cheap, but want a more "elegant" look, you might try alstromerias (Peruvian lilies). They are inexpensive, easy to find, and come in lots of colors. They look nice with roses.

BluValkyrie · April 2010

Carnations are one of my favorite flowers, since they seem to last FOREVER. I don't think they're tacky, as long as they look nice and are done well.

khornack · April 2010

I love carnations. I considered bouquets of only carnations (no filler or baby's breath) for my bridesmaids. You can make full, very pretty bouquets in so many colors without huge cost. Not tacky at all.

pavingtheroad · April 2010

I love carnations and agree with PP they do last forever and smell wonderful

KLS121212 · April 2010

just came across this picture and had to post it. Carnations and roses - beautiful!!!!

http://colincowie.com/gallery/gallery.asp?gid=44&gpage=11#gallery

whitsue · April 2010

I am a floral designer and i have had to educate my customers many times on why carnations are not as "evil" as people think! When a designer knows how to use the flower the way it is most beneficial to the design, it will work beautifully and the fact that it is a carnation won't even be an issue!! There isn't a better flower to add depth and dimension to certain arrangements because of the many colors they are available in, and sizes. Looking past the traditional red and pink...the color selection is unbelievable, really. and a pure white carnation is really very lovely when used artistically. Don't forget mini carnations as well- what a lovely array of colors they are available in.... long lasting , sturdy and really very pretty. Sometimes people ask me what they are, they think they are little orchids. Go for it, just leave the Baby's breath out of the picture.... that is a design killer!

chelley599 · April 2010

My florist suggested mini carnations in the BM bouquets and I cringed because I hate them. However, he showed me that when bunched together they look like larger more elegant flowers. It is all about how they are used.

kccgcc · January 2012

I have been contemplating using them too and was wondering the same thing. In tje end its your day and what you like. I saw a pic of a very full all white carnation bridal boquet and it was beautiful. I think thats what im gonna do. Good luck!

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