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Flowers, What do each mean?
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About the Author: These were found by searching the web on many floral websites.

Flowers have different meaning for birth months. In wedding lore, they have their own meanings. You should check with your florist to find out what is in season and reasonable to keep your floral costs within budget.
*Helpful Hint! Check with your florist as to which flowers are in season to save your budget!

The carrying of flowers by the bride has its roots in ancient times when it was believed that strong smelling herbs and spices would ward off and drive away evil spirits, bad luck and ill health. Garlic and chives were also popular for the same reason. During Roman times, this tradition was extended, with the bride and groom wearing floral garlands signifying new life and hope for fertility. The bouquet in particular symbolized a women in bloom. During Victorian times, flowers took on an additional significance as lovers would send messages to each other using different flowers, with each flower having its own meaning. These associations were soon adopted for the bride’s bouquet and are still used today by many brides. The most popular flowers with their traditional meanings are:

 

  • Apple Blossom - Better things to come
  • Camelia - Gratitude
  • Carnation - Fascination and love
  • Chrysanthemum (red) - I love you
  • Chrysanthemum (white) - Truth
  • Cyclamen - Modesty and shyness
  • Daffodil - Regard
  • Daisy - Innocence
  • Fern - Fascination and sincerity
  • Flowering Almond - Hope
  • Forget-me-not - True love and remembrance
  • Heliotrope - Devotion and faithfulness
  • Honeysuckle - Generosity
  • Hyacinth - Loveliness
  • Hydrangea - Boastfulness
  • Iris - Warmth of affection
  • Ivy - Eternal fidelity
  • Japonica - Loveliness
  • Jasmine - Amiability
  • Lemon Blossom - Fidelity in love
  • Lilac (white) - Youthful innocence
  • Lily - Majesty
  • Lily-of-the-valley - Return of happiness
  • Magnolia - Perseverance
  • Maidenhair - Discretion
  • Mimosa - Sensitivity
  • Orange Blossom - Purity and virginity
  • Peach Blossom - Captive
  • Rose (red) - Love
  • Rose (white) - Worthiness
  • Rose (other colors) - Love and beauty
  • Rosemary - Remembrance
  • Snowdrop - Hope
  • Sweet Pea - Delicate pleasures
  • Tulip - Love
  • Veronica - Fidelity
  • Violet - Faithfulness

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