I've always been intrigued by the meaning of flowers - how secret messages could be conveyed by the flowers that were sent from lover to lover. The interpretation could be positive or negative - and I guess it would depend on the combination of flowers in the bouquet and the recipient's feelings or mood on the day as to how the message would be received!
For example, an arrangement that contains purple hyacinth, hydrangea with ivy sprig with white tendrils says 'I am sorry, please forgive me! Thank you for understanding - I am anxious to please you.'
So for your wedding, here are some meanings for the flowers that you might be considering....
For a spring wedding ...
Yellow and white ....
Daisies Innocence, loyal love, purity, faith, cheer, simplicity
Daffodils Return my affection; new beginnings
Baby's breath Innocence, purity of heart
Jasmine Unconditional and eternal love
White lilac Youthful innocence
White lily Purity
White roses Virtue and purity
Pink and white ....
Peonies Prosperity, honor
Pale Pink roses Desire, passion, joy of life, youth, energy
Carnations Sweet and lovely, innocence, pure love, faithfulness
Canterbury Bells Gratitude
Baby's breath Innocence, purity of heart
White roses Virtue and purity
For a summer wedding ...
Red and white....
Red carnations Deep romantic love, passion
Red roses True love
Scarlet lily High souled aspirations
Lily of the Valley Sweetness, humility, returning happiness, trust
Plum blossom Beauty and longevity
Peach and grey ....
Peach blossom Long-life, generosity, and bridal hope
Thistle Nobility
Protea Courage
Pink roses Grace
For an autumn / fall wedding ...
Autumn colours ...
Burgundy roses Unconscious beauty
Orange roses Desire, passion
Red and yellow roses United
together
Orchids Refined beauty
For a winter wedding ...
Classic white - or white and silver ...
Moonflower Dreaming of love
Lavender Devotion
Blue rose Love at first sight
I hope you've enjoyed reading about the meanings of wedding flowers - come and visit us at DunnCrafting to see our selection of beautiful bouquets, pomanders and buttonoles.
We welcome custom orders and will be delighted to work with you to match your own unique colour theme
