If you love the idea of having flowers galore at your wedding, carnations might be your best option. Each stem averages one dollar, making the carnation easier to design with on a large scale. Plus, the blooms are so durable that you don't have to worry about your display wilting.

What we did here: Turn an ordinary window into a fragrant work of art. To give carnations a sophisticated aesthetic, use them as a sculptural tool rather than just placing them in a vase. Create interesting shapes and position them in unexpected spots, such as on a blank wall or along a sparse beachfront.

Styling by Bryan Robert Hamecs