Red Roses

Here's an idea! Instead of the traditional red roses in a vase with filler and greenery, why not go for something a little more contemporary.

A beautiful orb of Freedom roses in a iron urn. The rose stems are tucked into a ball of oasis (that green foam that acts like a sponge). Add water daily and this arrangement can easily last 10 days.

Or another option is red carnations. Same bold statement, a little easier on the wallet and very long-lasting. I think carnations have gotten a bad rap. They can be very beautiful when used en masse and there are some great new colors out there - a gorgeous deep purple and a soft lavender, for example.

They are also very useful in adding volume to an arrangement without too much extra cost.

The arrangement pictured above was done for a beautiful wedding at Glenn Memorial Church on the Emory Campus.