The Language of Flowers

I love it when brides build their bouquets around blooms that have special meaning. This can be as simple as including a few daisies if your husband-to-be brought you a bunch on your first date, or a pair of peonies if your mother carried those down the aisle. Another sweet idea: Mixing and matching flowers that have, since Victorian times, come to symbolize different emotions and virtues. Here’s a list of some of my favorite flowers, and what they represent:

• crocus: cheerfulness
• daisy: innocence
• dogwood: duration
• orchid: beauty
• forget-me-not: remember me
• freesia: innocence
• geranium: true friendship
• hellebore: calming
• lady’s mantle: comfort
• lilac: first emotions of love
• pansy: you’re in my thoughts
• peony: bashful
• pink jasmine: I attach myself to you
• ranunculus: radiant with charms
• snowdrop: hope
• sweet pea: delicate pleasures
• tulip: declaration of love
• white jasmine: amiability

Comments

[Beka Nave]

I love this idea! I received white calla lilies on my first date and they will always be special to me.

[Christy]

Thanks for this list! What a sweet and thoughtful way to choose your wedding flowers and add meaning to such an important event.

[Asma]

So lovely :)

Love your blog !