It seems that the most underrated flower in our culture is the carnation ( Diánthus ). There are more stereotypical thoughts about this flower than about any other. A Soviet classic, a funeral flower and many others, but in fact carnations, due to their many color variations, are one of the most beautiful, durable and also the cheapest flowers used in wedding decorations around the world.

Durable and diverse flowers

Florist Liāna Natenadze / InBloom believes that it is time to leave the well-known composition with carnations in a cellophane bag in the past, and look at them from a completely different angle. They are very hardy and have a variety of colors. Their texture and multi-layered richness are no match for peonies, while the caramel, clay and peach tones enjoyed by carnations are often hard to find among other flowers.

Properly combining carnations with other flowers can create a completely surprising result.

Each color has its own meaning

The history of carnations stretches back more than 2,000 years, so it is no surprise that they carry a wide range of symbolism. Today, carnations come in so many different shades that they are a classic example of how a flower's color determines its symbolic meaning. Although carnations generally symbolize love and passion, each color has its own meaning.

• White carnations symbolize pure love and luck;

• light red - I admire;

• dark red color depicts strong love and admiration;

• yellow carnations mean joy, happiness, enjoying life;

• pink - sincere gratitude to those closest to you.

Used both in decorations and bridal bouquets

Carnations can be used both as the main flower, creating, for example, flower wall decorations, and integrated into compositions and bridal bouquets, obtaining a more complete look.

Carnations are not the most expensive flowers, they retain a fresh look for a long time - perhaps that is why, in recent years, they have also experienced a certain "resurrection" in the wedding industry, when wedding decorators, florists and couples themselves see that carnations actually hide a certain dose of femininity and sophistication.

Gallery photo: LINDA LAUVA, PINTEREST