The Language of Flowers
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.
- Acacia is the flower of friendship.
- Agrimony is a flower associated with gratitude.
- Ambrosia is the flower for love returned.
- Anemone is the flower of expectation
- Apple Blossoms are for hope.
- Aster is a flower associated with elegance.
- Azaleas are the flowers of temperance.
- Baby's breath is the flower of innocence.
- Bay Laurel is the flower of glory.
- Calla Lilies are for Beauty.
- Cemellias stand for loveliness.
- Carnations represent devotion.
- Chrysanthimums are the flowers of abundance.
- Daffodils represent regard.
- Daisies are flowers that stand for gentleness.
- Forget-me-nots are flowers of remembrance.
- Freesias are flowers of innocence.
- Gardenias stand for purity.
- Heathers are the flowers for future fortune.
- Heliotropes like carnations mean devotion.
- Ivy is equated with fidelity
- Larkspur is the flower of laughter.
- Laurel's represent peace.
- Lilacs are for humility.
- Lillies stand for majesty.
- Lillies of the Valley are the flowers of happiness.
- Myrtle is the flower of rememberance.
- Orange blossoms like Gardenias are associated with purity.
- Orchids are equated with rare beauty.
- Parsley represents the beginning.
- Peonies are for bashfulness.
- Queen Anne's Lace means trust.
- A Rose of course is the flower of love.
- Rosemary is the flower of remembrance and has the same meaning as a forget-me-not.
- Sage represents immortality.
- Stephanotis represents marital happiness.
- Thyme stands for courage.
- Tulips are for passion.
- Violets are for modesty.
- and finally, the Zinnia represents affection.
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