Wedding Flowers, Colors & Meanings

I adore flowers! Some of my earliest childhood memories are of the flowers in my grandparent’s garden. As much as I hate to admit it I am truly a romantic girly girl who falls for the beautiful colours & perfume smell ever time.

One of the best things about having two ceremonies will be choosing a second bridal bouquet. I can’t wait to see my Disney bouquet; I know it will be amazing.

Apart from seasonality, availability, color and cost, many brides, myself included, are fascinated to learn the meanings of their flower choice. For centuries flowers have played an important role in our history & mythology, infused with symbolism and meaning that continues today.

Over the years I have come to learn some of my favorite & the more popular flower & color meanings, but I was surprised to learn that their significance can change once two flowers were entwined together.

Some of my favorite flowers and greenery and their meanings are:

Apple Blossom - Better things to come

Bells - Are closely linked to the realm of fairies & also referred to as "fairy thimbles”, they represent humility, constancy and gratitude.

Camelia - Gratitude

Carnation - Fascination and love

Chrysanthemum - Red - I love you

Chrysanthemum - White - Truth

Daffodil - Regard

Daisy - Innocence

Fern - Fascination and sincerity

Flowering Almond - Hope

Forget-me-not - True love and remembrance

Honeysuckle - Generosity

Hyacinth - Loveliness

Hydrangea - Boastfulness

Iris - Warmth of affection

Ivy - Eternal fidelity

Jasmine - Amiability

Lemon Blossom - Fidelity in love

Lily - Majesty

Lily-of-the-valley - Return of happiness

Lisianthus - appreciation and an outgoing nature

Magnolia - Perseverance

Mimosa - Sensitivity

Rose (red) - Love

Rose (yellow) - Friendship

Rose (coral) - Desire

Rose (peach) - Modesty

Rose (dark pink) - Thankfulness

Rose (pale pink) - Grace

Rose (orange) - Fascination

Rose (white) - Innocence

Sweet Pea - Delicate pleasures

Tulip - Love

Veronica - Fidelity

Violet - Faithfulness

For the superstitious, there are flowers said to be best avoid, however flowers come with as many & varied meaning as they have petals, and I personally place no value in that at all.

It’s so much fun looking through pages of different bouquet flowers, styles and colors, but it hasn’t help me narrow down what flowers I would like in either bouquet or what flowers we want for the bridal party, ceremony or reception. Our floral plan just moved to the top of my ‘must do’ list for this week!