March 16, 2006

The Symbolism of Flowers

Flowers have a long history of being a secret language between lovers. Discover their hidden symbolism and you might just want to imbue your wedding flowers with meaning.

    Acacia - Concealed Love
    Acorn - Life and Immortality
    Almond (Flowering) - Hope
    Ambrosia - Your Love is Returned
    Amaryllis - Pride, Poetry, Beautiful but Timid
    Anemone - Sincerity, Expectation
    Apple Blossoms - Hope, Good Fortune, Better Things To Come
    Arbutus - Thee Only Do I Love
    Aster - Love, Daintiness
    Azalea - Fragile, Passion, Take Care of Yourself for Me, Chinese Symbols of Womanhood
    Baby’s Breath - Innocence, Pure Heart
    Bachelor’s Button - Single Blessedness
    Bells of Ireland - Good Luck
    Bird of Paradise - Freedom, Magnificance
    Bittersweet - Truth
    Bluebell - Constancy
    Blue Violet - Faithfulness
    Calla Lily - Beauty
    Camellia - Admiration, Perfection
    Camellia (Pink) - Longing for You
    Camellia (Red) - You’re A Flame In My Heart
    Camellia (White) - You’re Adorable
    Carnation (General)- Fascination, Pure and Deep Love
    Carnation (Pink) - I’ll Never Forget You
    Carnation (Red)- My Heart Aches For You, Admiration
    Carnation (White)- Sweet and Lovely, Innocence, Pure Love
    Cattail - Peace, Prosperity
    Chrysanthumum (Red) - I Love
    Chrysanthumum (White) - Truth
    Crocus - Cheerfulness, Gladness
    Daffodil - You’re the Only One, The Sun Is Always Shining When I’m With You, Respect
    Daisy - Innocence, Loyal Love, I’ll Never Tell, Purity
    Dandelion - Faithfulness, Happiness
    Fern - Magic, Fascination, Confidence, Shelter
    Fern Maidenhair - Secret Bond of Love
    Forget Me Not - True Love, Rememberance
    Forsythia - Anticipation
    Freesia - Trust, Innocence
    Gardenia - You Are Lovely, Secret Love, Purity, Joy
    Geranium - I Prefer You
    Gloxinia - Love At First Sight
    Heather - Future Fortune
    Heliotrope - Devotion, Faithfulness
    Hibiscus - Delicate Beauty
    Hyacinth - Loveliness, Constancy
    Iris - A Message For You
    Ivy - Wedded Love, Fidelity, Faith, Hope, Wisdom and Valor
    Jasmine - Amiability
    Jasmine (Yellow) - Grace and Elegance
    Jonquil - Love, Me, Affection Returned, Desire
    Lavendar - Purity, Silence, Luck
    Lilac (Purple) - First Emotions of Love
    Lilac (White) - Youth
    Lily (Cala) - Beauty
    Lily (Day )- Coquetry
    Lily (Tiger) - Wealth
    Lily (White) - Majesty, Purity, Virginity, It’s Heavenly To Be With You
    Lily (Yellow) - I’m Walking On Air
    Lily of the Valley - Return of Happiness, You’ve Made My Life Complete
    Lupine - Imagination
    Magnolia - Nobility
    Marigold - Sacred Affection
    Mistletoe - Kiss Me, Affection
    Mum - Hope
    Myrtle - Love, Hebrew Symbol of Marriage
    Orange Blossom - Purity, Virginity, Marriage
    Orchid - Rare Beauty, Love, Beauty, Refinement
    Pansy - Merriment
    Peach Blossoms - I Am Your Captive
    Peony - Gay Life, Happy Marriage
    Ranunculus - You Are Radiant With Charms
    Rose (Burgundy) - Unconscious Beauty
    Rose (Coral) - Desire
    Rose (Lavendar) - Enchantment
    Rose (Orange) - Fascination
    Rose (Peach) - Modesty
    Rose (Dark Pink) - Thankfulness
    Rose (Pale Pink) - Grace
    Rose (Red) - I Love You
    Rose (White) - Innocence
    Rose (Yellow) - Friendship
    Rose (White and Red Together) - Unity
    Stephanotis - Marital Happiness
    Sunflower - Adoration, Power, Warmth, Nourishment
    Sweet Pea - Blissful Pleasure
    Tuberose - Dangerous Pleasure
    Tulip - Passion, Love, Perfect Lover
    Tulip (Variegated) - Beautiful Eyes
    Veronica - Fidelity
    Violet (Blue) - Modesty, Faithfulness, I’ll Always Be True
    Violet (White) - Let’s Take A Chance On Happiness’
    Water Lily - Purity of Heart
    Zinnia - Affection
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