Wedding Flower Symbology
The Rose, Carnation, Lilly, and Daisy are Popular for the Occasion
Choosing the right flowers for your wedding are based on many factors, including color match and symbology. Learn what certain flowers mean to help you make your choices.
Planning a wedding is an exciting time. You may have dreamed about the perfect dress, the perfect wedding cake, and a beautiful bouquet of flowers for a long time. Now that the time has come, you need to start making some choices. One of the biggest, and most expensive, choices you will make will be the flowers that you choose. Your bouquet and the flowers you use as decorations can make an ordinary wedding into a spectacular event. Take a look at some common meanings for some of your favorite flowers.
Roses
Roses are, hands-down, the most popular choice for weddings. They look beautiful and come in all different varieties and colors. However, before you simply choose a rose for your wedding to match your bridesmaids' dresses, take a look at what the different colors actually mean. A rose is usually recognized as a symbol of passion, love and perfection. This flower has been used for years during wedding ceremonies.
A pink rose is telling the world that you are expressing happiness, admiration, friendship, and appreciation. A light pink rose symbolizes grace, gladness, and perfect happiness. A lavender rose means that it was love at first sight, which is a nice gesture for a wedding ceremony.
Another popular choice is red. A red rose signifies love and passion, purity and prosperity, while a single red rose in full bloom means, "I love you." For a sweet gesture, you can have your flower girls carry a single rose bud, which means, "heart of innocence." Besides using a deep crimson color rose, (which means you are in mourning), you simply cannot go wrong with choosing roses for your wedding.
CarnationsCarnations are also popular for weddings. Many people like the fact that these are budget friendly flowers, come in a wide variety of colors and are versatile. Like the rose, the various colors signify different meanings.
For example, carnations generally symbolize divine love, fascination, and distinction. A pink carnation simply signifies a woman’s love, while a red carnation means admiration. White carnations are very popular as a choice for boutonnieres, and for good reason. A white carnation symbolizes faithfulness, innocence, sweetness, and ardent love.
Avoid striped and yellow carnations for your wedding, which mean refusal and disappointment. While they may go great with your wedding ensemble, the meaning may turn you off a bit.
Calla LiliesThese elegant flowers are another very popular choice for weddings. They come in several colors including white, flame, burgundy, and yellow. They make a great choice because they are not only beautiful and versatile, but they represent magnificent love and devotion.
DaisyDaisies offer a simple, yet pretty look and work well in bouquets and as table centerpieces. These are relatively inexpensive and come in a wide range of colors. When you use a daisy in your bouquet, you are expressing your innocence and your everlasting loyal love.
This is just a very small list of popular wedding flowers and their meanings. The list goes on and on. If the meaning of your flowers is important to you, then it is a good idea to talk to a florist, who can help you arrange a beautiful and meaningful bouquet.
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