Are you going to be a Valentine’s bride? I can’t think of a more romantic day to be married on than Valentine’s Day. And had it come on a Saturday the year I was married, you can better believe that I would have been coming down the aisle on February 14th carrying a big bouquet of deep red roses. But these days more bridal couples now opting for a date that holds personal meaning for them rather than the 2nd Saturday in June standby, leaving brides so much more flexibility when it comes to picking their date.

And if you are planning to include red and/or white roses in your Valentine’s Day wedding, please make sure that you get them ordered early. Not only are roses the traditional icon of Valentine’s day, they are typically considered the traditional choice of a Valentine’s bride. This time of year, red and white roses in particular are not only much more expensive, but also a little hard to get a hold of in large quantities. One really good way to stretch your flower budget is to also include carnations of the same color as the base of either bouquets or arrangements. Their tightly packed blooms not only hold a great shape, but also allow you to use less roses and still achieve the same effect.