flowers

Two great ideas for budget-friendly flowers for the bridesmaids. My bouquet, of course, will be different. Haven't ruled out the button one yet, Meg!

Carnations and baby's breath. Seriously. (And not together).

Carnations:
I have always had an aversion to carnations. To me, they've always looked like cheap, filler funeral flowers. Well, guess what readers? I was WRONG! Carnations can be absolutely GORGEOUS when composed in the right way. Take a look at these photos.













How can I hate carnations now?

The pink bouquet above was made with flowers found at the local supermarket! Seriously! And since carnations cost about $0.65 per stem (where roses cost $1.15 and up), you can save a TON by using them.

Baby's Breath:
I know, you're all wondering if I've lost my mind. I have not, I assure you (though today is testing me). Baby's breath, like carnations, often get a bad rap. But, when allowed to shine alone in a bouquet, they are almost ethereal. They cost about $13.00 a bunch (with 10 to 12 stems), so they are also very economical. Another benefit is their hardy nature. You won't see these guys wilting after a few hours. No, sir! Check out this lovely bouquet.
I may have a florist do these, but they are totally DIY as well. I would recommend ordering flowers from Blooms by the Box, a site I found via another wedding blog.