Even the most demanding bride will be satisfied
by the vast selection of Carnations available. 
No other flower offers a better selection of colors,
shades and types.  The botanical name for
Carnation is Dianthus.  Appropriately, this name
translates from the Greek as "divine flower."  It
is the perfect flower for such a divine
event as a wedding ceremony or reception. 
Available year-round in every size, from standard
to giant to mini-spray Carnations, they are
extremely popular.  First discovered on the
west coast of Europe, Carnations truly bloomed
as a favorite when they were brought to America
in the early 1900's.  Fascinated by its exceedingly
large variety, Americans adopted the flower as
their own, and Europeans soon began referring
to it as the "American Carnation."

Through breeding techniques, the variations
of this sweet-smelling flower were so great that
their numbers swelled by the dozens each year. 
Available in either full-size or miniature varieties, Carnations are grown in large numbers in
California, Holland and South America.  Because
of their abundance, except for rare varieties,
they will be affordable on any wedding
budget.  Each stem contains multiple
flowers which makes them even more
attractive from an economic as well as a
visual standpoint.  Carnations are commonly
used to frame the walkway of the church,
as a bridal canopy, as boutonnieres, and in
floral arrangements.  One note of caution: 
avoid placing Carnation arrangements next
to buffet displays of fruits or vegetables as
the flower is quite sensitive to the gasses they emit.