Traditional Flower Symbolism
Communicating with flowers first became popular under Queen Victoria. Hundreds of dictionaries were published with flower meanings and friends and lovers communicated through the bouquets they sent to each other. In the midst of such a prudish society, flowers gave people a way to speak romantic volumes without the risk of being overheard. Today, we are not accustomed to interpreting the arrangements we receive, but for an even such as a wedding, it is sometimes fun to delve into this tradition. So, in deciding upon your own wedding flowers, are you.....

Fun and Flirty
or
Seriously in Love?

Acacia - Friendship
Agapanthus - Secret Love
Alstromeria - Devotion
Amaryllis - Pride, Splendid Beauty
Anemone - Expectations
Aster - Elegance & Love

Baby's Breath - Innocence
Bachelor Button - Hope
Begonia - A Fanciful Nature
Bells of Ireland - Good Luck
Bouvardia - Enthusiasm

Calla Lily - Magnificent Beauty
Chrysanthemum, Red - Love
Chrysanthemum, White - Truth

Daffodil - You Are the Only One
Dahlia - Dignity & Elegance
Daisy - Gentleness, Innocence, Loyalty & Romance
Delphinium - Flight of Fancy, Ardent Attachment

Fern - Fascination
Freesia - Innocence

Gardenia - Purity & Sweet Love
Gladiolus - Strength of Character

Heather - Admiration & Beauty
Hibiscus - Delicate Beauty
Hyacinth - Playful Joy

Iris - Faith, Wisdom, Valor & Promise
Ivy - Wedded Love, Fidelity, Friendship & Affection

Larkspur - An Open Heart
Lavender - Loyalty
Lemon Leaves - Everlasting Love
Lilac, Purple - First Emotion of Love
Lilac, White - Youthful Innocence
Lily, Orange - Wealth
Lily, White - Sweetness
Lily, Yellow - Gaiety, Walking on Air
Lily of the Valley - Humility, Sweetness, Return of Happiness

Mum - Hope
Myrtle - Home, Love, Hebrew Emblem of Marriage

Orchid - Love, Beauty & Magnificence

Peony - Happy Marriage & Prosperity
Poppy - Imagination

Ranunculus - Radiant, Charming
Rose, Burgundy - Unconscious Love
Rose, Orange - Passion
Rose, Pink - Perfect Happiness
Rose, Red - Love & Desire, I Love You
Rose, White - Charm & Innocence
Rose, White & Red - Unity
Rose, Yellow - Joy & Gladness
Rose, Thornless - Love at First Sight
Rosebud - Beauty & Youth
Rosemary - Remembrance

Snapdragon - Gracious Lady
Solidago - Success
Star of Bethlehem - Purity
Statice - Remembrance
Stephanotis - Martial Happiness
Stock - Lasting Beauty
Sunflower - Pride
Sweet Pea - Blissful Pleasure

Tuberose - Dangerous Pleasure
Tulip - Love & Passion
Tulip, Red - Declaration of Love
Tulip, Yellow - Sunshine in Your Smile

Wax Flower - Riches