10 Best Ways to Arrange White Carnations for a Wedding

As your wedding date draws nearer, we are sure preparations are well underway. When considering floral accents, white carnations are traditional winter wedding bouquet flowers renowned for their grace. These versatile blooms can be styled in a myriad of appealing configurations to complement your desired aesthetic. Above all else, white carnations also mean good luck and purity which means it should definitely go with your wedding prep. Let's get started planning - your big day will be here before you know it!

Bowl of Flowers

One easy option is to put carnations in a clear glass bowl. You will need the carnations of course, but also some greenery like baby's breath or eucalyptus to add texture. Get all of these from your local wedding flower shop in Berlin. Just place the carnations loosely in the bowl, tucking in the greenery here and there. The simplicity of this makes a really nice centerpiece for tables or as a decoration in a ceremony space.

Vertical Arrangement

If you want something that stands out a bit more, get some carnations from your local florist in Berlin and try making a vertical arrangement. Take a tall, narrow vase or container and start arranging the carnations stem side out towards the edges, overlapping them slightly as you go up. Tuck in some greenery between the layers. This draws the eye upwards and has a really neat structure. You could do a few of these of varying heights down the center of the table.

Cascading Bouquet

Another elegant look is a cascading carnation bridal bouquet. Take your carnations and cut the stems at varying lengths so some are taller than others. Hold them together width-wise at the top with floral tape and greens/ribbon. Let the flowers cascade down the sides in a loose, bountiful look. These would be beautiful at either end of the head table or leading down the aisle.

Decorated Vases

Use small glass vases of different heights that have been painted or decorated in a unique way. Arrange 2-3 carnations curled around greenery in each vase and place them in clusters around the venue for a colorful pop of decor.

Hanging Planters

Make hanging planters by twisting floral wire around carnation stems bundled together and secure with tape or twine. Add filler flowers and herbs like lavender. Hang in arched doorways or from tree branches for an on-trend romantic look.

Floating Arrangement

You could also try floating arrangements in a low, wide bowl. Start by placing small sprigs of baby's breath or greens on the surface of the water. Next, arrange the carnations standing up, with their stems buried under the floral foam or oasis at the bottom of the bowl. They will look like they are floating on the surface. So pretty!

Decorating with Garlands

Another simple yet beautiful way to decorate with white carnations is by making garlands. You just need a flower delivery in Berlin and then you can string individual blooms together with floral wire or thin string. Drape these elegantly along the top of tables, over mantles, on chairs - anywhere you want to add a soft touch. You could also make wider garlands by stringing together small bouquets tied with ribbon or raffia.

Incorporating into Centerpieces

Centerpieces are such an important part of the overall wedding decor and white carnations are one of the best flowers for weddings. Why not include carnations in your centerpiece designs? A few ideas:

• Order carnations flowers online, and add a few carnations, tucked into a bundle of greenery, topped with tall glass vases filled with more greenery and white candles.

• Make hemisphere-shaped wreaths using curly willow branches, floral tape, and flowers. Then simply fill in the gaps with carnations.

• Make mound-shaped centerpieces using carnations, baby's breath, and eucalyptus. You can thinly spread florals over oasis foam cut into rounds.

We hope you have found some ideas here to spark your creativity as you make decisions about your floral design. When you are ready to order flowers, check out the pre-made wedding bouquets available at Petals & Co. Order your beautiful flower delivery in Berlin OH today!