Wedding Flowers: December 2005
The Language of Flowers
December 29, 2005Posted By weddings
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The time has come to start making decisions about your weddding flower arrangements. You may want to incorporate those flowers that have a special traditional meaning. At the turn of the 20th century, the most common way to communicate romance was with flowers. A young man would present a red rose symbolizing love to a young lady. She would return a purple pansy, relaying the message "you are in my thoughts." No words were spoken that would commit either party during the courtship, so understanding the language of flowers was of paramount importance if one was to ever cultivate a relationship. Here is an extensive list of flowers and their meanings that may help guide you in your selection of floral arrangements for your wedding ceremony and reception.
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