Contrary to popular belief, carnations are pretty. They're pretty in look, pretty simple to assemble and bouquet and (best of all) they're pretty easy on my wallet
, especially if you get them through a discount flower delivery service.
Take a look at this beautiful carnation bouquet. ::drool::
Well, I had some down time on Sunday (it was my birthday present to myself, I guess!) and was able to do my very first (but not last) DIY mini-carnation bouquet. Ladies…if I said this was simple, I think I still wouldn't be saying exactly how E-A-S-Y it was. Also, I couldn't believe how budget-friendly the bouquet was.
Here are a few pictures (blame it on my Blackberry, not me!).
Granted, if I wasn't fresh off a margarita high, I probably would've been able to spend more time giving it a dome-like shape and making the ribbon wrapping prettier…but nevertheless, I think it turned out wonderful! In fact, Mister Mr. was extremely impressed and gave the thumbs-up for carnations being the official wedding-flower.
Do you know how happy that makes me?
Here's a cost break down of what I spent:
$12- 2 bouquets of flowers from Sams
$1 ribbon
$1 corsage pins
$1 flower/stem wrap tape
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Grand total $15.00
I'm so convinced I can do my entire bridal party for under $100, that I'm actually geeked. Now, I'm just trying to determine if I'll order the flowers online or just go to Sam's/Publix the day before the wedding and scoop up what I can.
What do you think?
CIAO
Ebonee Monique
1:26 PM
Girl you are doing it… I got my flowers from Sam’s too! I suggest going up there and making some friends… Ask the floral manager to set your flowers aside when they come in the day before! This way she/he can grab the best ones! Also, when the chick hooked me up with 100 extra roses!! YAY!!