Wedding Carnations: Affordable, Stunning, and Timeless

When you think of wedding flowers, your mind probably jumps to roses, peonies, and ranunculus. But let’s talk about a flower that’s often overlooked and totally underrated as a wedding flower: the carnation. These ruffled beauties are making a serious comeback in modern wedding floristry, and for good reason. They’re versatile, budget-friendly, long-lasting, and available in just about every colour imaginable. No matter the wedding theme or design, carnations are the secret weapon every wedding florist should be using!

Why Carnations Are the Perfect Wedding Flowers

Let’s be real, weddings are expensive, and couples are often looking for ways to maximise their floral budget. Carnations offer a high-end, full look for a small price. Their ruffled petals and wide flowers can add serious volume, which makes carnations an affordable way to achieve that luxe, romantic look most couples are going for.

Carnations are incredibly reliable too. They’re one of the longest-lasting cut flowers, which means they’ll stay looking fresh throughout the entire wedding day (and long after). Unlike more delicate wedding flowers that will not last as long, carnations can handle heat, travel and long events like a pro.

Certified Carnations from Flower Trade Zwirs

Another one of the biggest perks of carnations? Almost all of them are certified! That means you’re making a conscious choice while working with some of the most vibrant, long-lasting flowers out there.

We source our premium wholesale carnations from Flower Trade Zwirs, one of the biggest names in the carnation world. Zwirs imports top-quality carnations from the best growers in Spain, Turkey, Italy, and South America, where these beauties grow tall, strong, and full of colour.

Popular Carnation Colours

And speaking of colour… carnations come in every shade imaginable! Whether you’re working with a soft neutral palette, bright colours, or earthy tones, there’s always a carnation to match the wedding theme. Need some inspiration? Here are some trending wedding colours and carnations that fit the vision.

• Soft Neutrals: Blush, champagne, and dusty rose carnations Carnation Caramello, Lege Marrone & Lege Pink
• Rich & Moody: Burgundy, deep plum, and chocolate-coloured carnations Carnation Copper Extasis & Wine Cover
• Earthy Tones: Terracotta, burnt orange, mustard carnations Carnation Crimea & Mustard
• Classic Whites & Creams: Timeless and elegant Carnation Moonlight, Brut & Apple Tea
• Bright & Colourful: Bright pinks, purples, and oranges Carnation Farida, Zenit & Bizet

How to Use Carnations in Wedding Designs

Think carnations are just filler flowers? Think again! These beauties are super versatile and work in any wedding style. Whether it’s romantic wedding bouquets, centrepieces, or floral arches, carnations bring texture, volume and timeless charm.

In bridal bouquets, carnations mix amazingly with roses, peonies, spray roses, and lisianthus, adding that amazing full and ruffled look. Mix carnations with baby’s breath, waxflower, or eucalyptus for an organic feel.

For centrepieces and installations, carnations are a wedding florist’s dream. Their long-lasting nature makes them perfect for floral chandeliers, table runners, and large-scale wedding setups.

And if you really want to make a statement, go all-in on carnations! A mono-bouquet of carnations in a single colour is chic, modern, and effortlessly stylish. For a trendy twist, combine carnations with unexpected flowers like scabiosa, anthurium or orchids. The result? A fresh and modern look that feels anything but traditional.

Pre-Order Your Wholesale Wedding Carnations

With their endless variety, vibrant colours, and timeless charm, carnations are a must-have for wedding florists. As the underdogs of the wedding flowers, they bring texture and depth to any floral design, no matter the wedding theme.

At Hoek flowers, we know how busy the wedding season can be. Planning your designs, ordering your wedding flowers, budgeting, and so much more. But what if we tell you that you can now pre-order your favourite seasonal wedding flowers months in advance? With our Wedding List, it’s possible!

Our Wedding List features seasonal wedding flowers from April until September for set prices. So, say ‘I do’ to a stressless wedding season and pre-order your favourite wholesale wedding flowers now!