Should you DIY this particular thing for this wedding? Because while DIY projects look charming on Pinterest, they often come with a side of stress that no one mentions in the caption.

For many years, if you had asked me to name my least favorite flower, I would have answered without hesitation: the carnation . As a kid, I remember my mom being handed a single, lonely carnation at restaurants on Mother’s Day—usually slightly wilted, always awkward. In floral arrangements, carnations seemed to stand stiffly at attention among other non-descript blooms in what I mentally labeled the budget bouquet . Most of the carnations I encountered were white, pale pink

One of the most crucial aspects of wedding planning is selecting a theme that reflects your personality and style as a couple.