Have you ever wondered, What is the meaning of Wedding Flowers? Flowers each have a particular meaning that plays a role in each species’ history of ceremonial usage. Wedding Flower Meanings date back hundreds of years.
Throughout history, certain flowers have been assigned different meanings and were given as gifts to symbolize emotions or affections. This was especially true during the Victorian Era when flower selection was limited.The meanings of flowers are more open to interpretation today, since most blossom varieties are readily available, and people find personalized symbolism with each bloom – whether from a fond memory or a special past occasion.
Country Weddings provides a generalized guide to some of the more common wedding blossoms and their symbolism. What fun to design your wedding bouquet based on specific meanings!
WEDDING FLOWER MEANINGS
WEDDING FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
Red Rose Passionate Love
White Rose Innocence, Pure Love
Pink Rose Perfect Happiness
Yellow Rose Friendship
Thornless Rose Love at First Sight
Gardenia Joy, Secret Love
Orchid Beauty, Love, Refinement
Blue Violet I’ll Always Be True
Forget-Me-Not True Love, Good Memories
Freesia Trust
Red Chrysanthemum Sharing
Lily of the Valley Happiness, Sweetness
White Lilac Youthful Innocence
Purple Lilac Regal Unity
White Lily Purity
Calla Lily Beauty
Primrose I Can’t Live Without You
Peony Happy Life, Happy Marriage
Ivy Wedded Love, Fidelity