Flowers should deck the brow of the youthful bride, for they are in themselves a lovely type of marriage. This is taken from one of the original articles discussing the language of flowers. Most of us have heard of the language of flowers, which was developed in the Victorian era. Back then, a gift of a flower had much more meaning and intrigue than it does today. Modern brides are looking to the past to recreate the language of flowers in their wedding arrangements. Here are some of the more romantic meanings of flowers that may be applied to weddings.
Acacia = Chaste love
Ambrosia = Love Returned
Azalea = Romance
Blue Violet = Faithfulness
Bridal Rose = Happy Love
Cabbage Rose = Ambassador of love
Calla Lily = Feminine Beauty, Modesty
Carnation = Pure and Deep Love
Celandine = Future Joy
China Rose = Beauty Always/Ever new
Daffodil = Unequaled Love
Damask Rose = Bashful love or Freshness
Dwarf Sunflower = Adoration
Forget Me Not = True Love
Four Leaved Clover = Be mine
Hibiscus = Delicate beauty
Hollyhock = Fruitfulness
Honeysuckle = The Bond of Love
Ivy Geranium = Bridal favor
Ivy Vine = Marriage
Lemon Blossom = Fidelity in Love
Lilac = First Emotions of Love
Marigold = Sacred Affection
Orange Flower = Bridal festivities or Chastity
Peach Blossom = I Am Your Captive
Pink Carnation = Woman’s Love
Pink Rose = Grace and Gentility
Pink Verbena = Family Union
Red Chrysanthemum = I Love
Red Daisy = Beauty is Unknown to Possessor
Red Rose = I Love You
Rose Acacia = Friendship
Scarlet Geranium = Comfort
Tea Rose = Always lovely
White Clover = I Promise
White Daisy = Innocence
White Rosebud = Girlhood
These flowers and their meanings can provide some guidance when choosing flowers for your wedding. Send a special message to your groom that only he will know. Don’t be discouraged if you discover that the flower you have your heart set on doesn’t have a romantic meaning. Make up your own meaning for added significance.
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