When selecting the perfect flowers for your wedding, you may be interested to know that
flowers have special meanings. The following list includes some of the most popular
flowers used in weddings today.
Your wedding is the perfect time to indulge yourself with flowers that are special to you.
Not everyone will be aware of the symbolism of your choices, but YOU will!
You may want your bridal bouquet to include more exotic flowers. With air shipment and
hothouse cultivation, most florists will be able to honor these requests. But before you
commit to that special orchid, consult with the florist about substitutions. The bride's
bouquet may complement the rest of the flowers without containing the exact same
blossoms.
Keep in mind, an elaborate wedding gown demands an extravagant bouquet, while a
simpler gown requires an understated and delicate arrangement.
Be sure to order a "tossing bouquet" if you would like to keep your bridal bouquet for
sentimental reasons. The florist can make the tossing bouquet a smaller version of your
bridal bouquet, and tie longer streamers to the handle to give the traditional toss even
more visual excitement. If you plan to keep your original bouquet, ask your florist if they
are able to preserve it for you. If not, hang the bouquet upside down in a basement or
screened-in porch until the flowers have dried out, spray with a clear shellac and place in
an air tight, glass box.
Acacia - friendship
Agrimony - gratitude
Ambrosia - love returned
Anemone - expectation
Apple Blossom - hope
Aster - elegance
Azalea - temperance
Baby's Breath - innocence
Bay Laurel - glory
Blue Violet - faithfulness
Bluebell - constancy
Calla Lily - beauty
Camellia - loveliness
Carnation - devotion
Chrysanthemum - abundance
Daffodil - regard
Daisy - gentleness
Forget-Me-Not - true love
Forsythia - anticipation
Freesia - innocence
Gardenia - purity
Gladiolus - generosity
Iris - wisdom
Ivy - fidelity
Larkspur - laughter
Laurel - peace
Lilac - humility
Lily - purity & innocence
Lily of the Valley - happiness
Magnolia - nobility
Myrtle - remembrance
Orange Blossom - purity
Orchid - rare beauty
Parsley - beginnings
Peony - bashfulness
Queen Anne's Lace - trust
Rose - deep love
Rosemary - remembrance
Sage - immortality
Stephanotis - marital happiness
Sweet Pea - delicate pleasure
Thyme - courage
Tulip - passion
Violet - modesty
White Daisy - innocence
Zinnia - affection
flowers have special meanings. The following list includes some of the most popular
flowers used in weddings today.
Your wedding is the perfect time to indulge yourself with flowers that are special to you.
Not everyone will be aware of the symbolism of your choices, but YOU will!
You may want your bridal bouquet to include more exotic flowers. With air shipment and
hothouse cultivation, most florists will be able to honor these requests. But before you
commit to that special orchid, consult with the florist about substitutions. The bride's
bouquet may complement the rest of the flowers without containing the exact same
blossoms.
Keep in mind, an elaborate wedding gown demands an extravagant bouquet, while a
simpler gown requires an understated and delicate arrangement.
Be sure to order a "tossing bouquet" if you would like to keep your bridal bouquet for
sentimental reasons. The florist can make the tossing bouquet a smaller version of your
bridal bouquet, and tie longer streamers to the handle to give the traditional toss even
more visual excitement. If you plan to keep your original bouquet, ask your florist if they
are able to preserve it for you. If not, hang the bouquet upside down in a basement or
screened-in porch until the flowers have dried out, spray with a clear shellac and place in
an air tight, glass box.
Acacia - friendship
Agrimony - gratitude
Ambrosia - love returned
Anemone - expectation
Apple Blossom - hope
Aster - elegance
Azalea - temperance
Baby's Breath - innocence
Bay Laurel - glory
Blue Violet - faithfulness
Bluebell - constancy
Calla Lily - beauty
Camellia - loveliness
Carnation - devotion
Chrysanthemum - abundance
Daffodil - regard
Daisy - gentleness
Forget-Me-Not - true love
Forsythia - anticipation
Freesia - innocence
Gardenia - purity
Gladiolus - generosity
Iris - wisdom
Ivy - fidelity
Larkspur - laughter
Laurel - peace
Lilac - humility
Lily - purity & innocence
Lily of the Valley - happiness
Magnolia - nobility
Myrtle - remembrance
Orange Blossom - purity
Orchid - rare beauty
Parsley - beginnings
Peony - bashfulness
Queen Anne's Lace - trust
Rose - deep love
Rosemary - remembrance
Sage - immortality
Stephanotis - marital happiness
Sweet Pea - delicate pleasure
Thyme - courage
Tulip - passion
Violet - modesty
White Daisy - innocence
Zinnia - affection
Flowers: The Bridal Bouquet
What the color of the rose symbolizes:
Red: Love, Beauty, Courage and Respect, Romantic Love,
Congratulations, "I Love You", "Job Well Done", Sincere
Love, Respect, Courage & Passion
Dark Red/Burgundy: Unconscious beauty
Red (Single): "I Love You"
White: Purity, Innocence, Silence, Secrecy, Reverence, Humility,
Youthfulness, "I am worthy of you", Heavenly
White (Bridal): Happy love
Pink: Appreciation, "Thank you", Grace, Perfect Happiness,
Admiration, Gentleness, "Please Believe Me"
Dark Pink: Appreciation, Gratitude, "Thank You"
Light Pink: Admiration, Sympathy, Gentleness, Grace, Gladness,
Joy, Sweetness
Yellow: Joy, Gladness, Friendship, Delight, Promise of a new
beginning, Welcome Back, Remember Me, Jealousy, "I
care"
Yellow with Red Tip: Friendship, Falling in Love
Orange: Desire, Enthusiasm
Red and White: Given together, these signify unity
Red and Yellow: Jovial and Happy Feelings
Peach: Appreciation, Closing the deal, Let's get together,
Sincerity, Gratitude
Pale Peach: Modesty
Coral: Desire
Lavender: Love at first sight, Enchantment
Orange: Enthusiasm, Desire, Fascination
Black: * Death, Farewell, Halloween
Blue: * The unattainable, the impossible
Single in any color: Simplicity, Gratitude
Red Rosebud: Symbolic of purity and loveliness
White Rosebud: Symbolic of girlhood
Thornless Rose: "Love at first sight"
* These rose colors do not actually exist in nature.
Red: Love, Beauty, Courage and Respect, Romantic Love,
Congratulations, "I Love You", "Job Well Done", Sincere
Love, Respect, Courage & Passion
Dark Red/Burgundy: Unconscious beauty
Red (Single): "I Love You"
White: Purity, Innocence, Silence, Secrecy, Reverence, Humility,
Youthfulness, "I am worthy of you", Heavenly
White (Bridal): Happy love
Pink: Appreciation, "Thank you", Grace, Perfect Happiness,
Admiration, Gentleness, "Please Believe Me"
Dark Pink: Appreciation, Gratitude, "Thank You"
Light Pink: Admiration, Sympathy, Gentleness, Grace, Gladness,
Joy, Sweetness
Yellow: Joy, Gladness, Friendship, Delight, Promise of a new
beginning, Welcome Back, Remember Me, Jealousy, "I
care"
Yellow with Red Tip: Friendship, Falling in Love
Orange: Desire, Enthusiasm
Red and White: Given together, these signify unity
Red and Yellow: Jovial and Happy Feelings
Peach: Appreciation, Closing the deal, Let's get together,
Sincerity, Gratitude
Pale Peach: Modesty
Coral: Desire
Lavender: Love at first sight, Enchantment
Orange: Enthusiasm, Desire, Fascination
Black: * Death, Farewell, Halloween
Blue: * The unattainable, the impossible
Single in any color: Simplicity, Gratitude
Red Rosebud: Symbolic of purity and loveliness
White Rosebud: Symbolic of girlhood
Thornless Rose: "Love at first sight"
* These rose colors do not actually exist in nature.