Ok, who can really say Carnations are out? I love them! They are so much more than your grandmother's favorite flower. You should give them a try. I used "green trick" which is a Dianthus and Carnations are Dianthus. So Green Trick= Dianthus= Carnation. Seriously there are so many colors, they are affordable and versatile. I think they have been given a bad rap for no reason. The Green Trick turned out so cute in this wedding!