The Language of Flowers

From decorations and table centerpieces to bride’s bouquets, flowers have long been an intricate part of the wedding scene. Flowers can offer more than just beauty and fragrance to your special event, they can also offer a special meaning. Consider the following blooms, and their special meanings for your special day.

Amaryllis – pride, pastoral poetry
Ambrosia – reciprocated love
Aster – symbol of love
Bells of Ireland – good luck
Bluebell – humility
Cactus – endurance
Camellia – good luck gift to a man
Carnation (solid color) – “yes”
Cattail – peace, prosperity
Chrysanthemum (red) – love
Chrysanthemum (white) – truth
Crocus – cheerfulness
Daisy – innocence, loyal love
Dandelion – faithfulness, happiness
Forget-me-not – true love, memories
Forsythia – anticipation
Gloxinia – love at first sight
Heather (white) – protection, wishes will come true
Holly – domestic happiness
Hyacinth (blue) – constancy
Ivy – wedded love, fidelity, affection
Lily (calla) – beauty
Magnolia – nobility
Myrtle – love, Hebrew emblem of marriage
Orange blossom – eternal love, marriage and fruitfulness
Orchid – love, beauty
Peony – happy marriage
Poppy (red) – pleasure
Poppy (yellow) – wealth, success
Rose (bridal) – happy love
Rose (red) – love
Rose (thornless) – love at first sight
Rosebud (red) – pure and lovely
Smilax – loveliness
Stephanotis – happiness in marriage
Tulip (general) – perfect lover
Tulip (red) – declaration of love
Violet (blue) – faithfulness
Zinnia (magenta) – lasting affection
Zinnia (scarlet) – constancy
Zinnia (white) – goodness