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Wedding Flower Meanings.
Below are the traditional meanings of some popular wedding flowers.
Keep in mind that some flower associations you may hear are very old fashioned! And some are believed only within particular cultures.
More importantly, certain flowers may have special meaning to you because of a memorable moment in your relationship - e.g. the first bunch of flowers you received were tulips, or on a romantic holiday in Thailand you found yourself surrounded by beautiful orchids.
Why not have some fun with it and tell your guests about the meaning behind your flower choices in your Order of Service, on your table label or dinner menu?
A
Alstromeria - Devotion
Alyssym - Excellence beyond beauty
Amaryllis Lily - Pride and Beauty
Anemone - Forsaken, Fading Hope
Apple Blossom - Preference
Arum Lily - Ardour
Aster - Afterthoughts, love of variety
Azalea - Temperance
B
Baby's Breath - Pure of Heart
Belladonna Lily - Silence
Bluebell - Constancy
Buttercup - Ingratitude
C
Camellias: Red - Unpretentious
Camellias: White - Exquisite Loveliness
Calla Lily - Magnificent beauty
Carnations: Red - Poor Heart
Carnations: Striped - Refusal
Carnations: Yellow - Disdain
Chrysanthemum: Red - I Love
Chrysanthemum: White - Truth
Chrysanthemum: Yellow - Slighted Love
Cornflower - Delicacy, refinement
Crocus - Abuse Not
Crocus (in Spring) - Youthful Gladness
Cyclamen - Diffidence
D
Daffodils - Regard, Hope, Unrequited love
Dahlia - Changeable
Daisy - Innocence
E
Everlasting Daisy - Increasing Remembrance
F
Fern - Fascination, Sincerity
Forget-Me-Not - Constant Love
Freesia - Innocence
G
Garden Daisy - Sentiment Shared
Gardenia - Refinement, Joy
Garland of Roses - Heroes Reward
Geranium Dark - Sadness
Geranium Ivy - Bridal Tribute
Geranium Lemon - Surprise Meeting
Geranium Scarlet - Comfort
Gerbera: Red - Unconscious in love
Gerbera: White - Truth, Innocence
Gerbera: Yellow - I'll try harder to win you
Gerbera: Orange - You're the sunshine of my life
Gladiolus - Readily armed
H
Hibiscus - Rare Beauty
Honeysuckle - Country Beauty
Hyacinth - Sporting, Constancy
Hyacinth: White - Discreet Loveliness
Hydrangea - Callous
I
Iris - Communication, Eloquence
Ivy - Friendship, Wedded love
J
Jasmine - Conviviality
Jonquils - Seeking Affection
L
Larkspur - Fickleness, Haughtiness
Lavender - Cautious
Lilac: Field - Charity
Lilac: Purple - First Love
Lilac: White - Youthful Innocence
Lily-of-the-Valley - Increased Happiness
Lily: White - Purity
Lotus Flower - Rejected Love
Love-in-a-Mist - Uncertainty
M
Magnolia - Perseverance, Benevolence
P
Palm - Victorious
Pansies - Consideration
Peony - Bashfulness, Indignation
Poinsettias - Flowers of Christmas Eve
Polyanthus - Price of Riches
Poppies: Red - Consolation
Poppies: Scarlet - Extravagance
Poppies: White - White
R
Ranunculus - Radiant Charm
Rhodadendron - Dangerous
Rosebuds: Red - Purity
Rosebuds: White - Youth
Rosemary - Sweet Remembrance
Roses: Red - Love, Passion, Respect
Roses: White - Innocence, Purity, Serenity
Roses: Pink - Happiness, Grace, Thankfulness
Roses: Yellow - Friendship, Happiness
Roses: Cream - Charming, Thoughtful, Gracious
Roses: Apricot/Orange - Admiration
Roses: Mauve - Erotica, Love, Fantasia
S
Snapdragon - Presumption
Statice - Sea Lavender - To Stand
Stock - Lasting beauty
Sunflower: Tall - Pride
Sunflower: Dwarf - Worship
Sweet Peas - Delicacy
Sweet William - Bravery
T
Tiger Lily - Wealth and Pride
Tuberose - Illicit Pleasures
Tulip - Symbol of The Perfect Lover
Tulip: Red - Declaration of Love
Tulip: Yellow - Unrequited Love
V
Violet: Sweet - Modesty
Violet: Blue - Faithful Devotion
W
Water Lily - Chastity and Virtue
Wattle: Yellow - Secret Love
Wattle: White - Elegance, Friendship
Wax Flower - Riches
Wisteria - Cordial welcome
X
Xanthium - Pertinacity, Rudeness
Z
Zinnias - Thoughtful and Recollection
Below are the traditional meanings of some popular wedding flowers.
Keep in mind that some flower associations you may hear are very old fashioned! And some are believed only within particular cultures.
More importantly, certain flowers may have special meaning to you because of a memorable moment in your relationship - e.g. the first bunch of flowers you received were tulips, or on a romantic holiday in Thailand you found yourself surrounded by beautiful orchids.
Why not have some fun with it and tell your guests about the meaning behind your flower choices in your Order of Service, on your table label or dinner menu?
A
Alstromeria - Devotion
Alyssym - Excellence beyond beauty
Amaryllis Lily - Pride and Beauty
Anemone - Forsaken, Fading Hope
Apple Blossom - Preference
Arum Lily - Ardour
Aster - Afterthoughts, love of variety
Azalea - Temperance
B
Baby's Breath - Pure of Heart
Belladonna Lily - Silence
Bluebell - Constancy
Buttercup - Ingratitude
C
Camellias: Red - Unpretentious
Camellias: White - Exquisite Loveliness
Calla Lily - Magnificent beauty
Carnations: Red - Poor Heart
Carnations: Striped - Refusal
Carnations: Yellow - Disdain
Chrysanthemum: Red - I Love
Chrysanthemum: White - Truth
Chrysanthemum: Yellow - Slighted Love
Cornflower - Delicacy, refinement
Crocus - Abuse Not
Crocus (in Spring) - Youthful Gladness
Cyclamen - Diffidence
D
Daffodils - Regard, Hope, Unrequited love
Dahlia - Changeable
Daisy - Innocence
E
Everlasting Daisy - Increasing Remembrance
F
Fern - Fascination, Sincerity
Forget-Me-Not - Constant Love
Freesia - Innocence
G
Garden Daisy - Sentiment Shared
Gardenia - Refinement, Joy
Garland of Roses - Heroes Reward
Geranium Dark - Sadness
Geranium Ivy - Bridal Tribute
Geranium Lemon - Surprise Meeting
Geranium Scarlet - Comfort
Gerbera: Red - Unconscious in love
Gerbera: White - Truth, Innocence
Gerbera: Yellow - I'll try harder to win you
Gerbera: Orange - You're the sunshine of my life
Gladiolus - Readily armed
H
Hibiscus - Rare Beauty
Honeysuckle - Country Beauty
Hyacinth - Sporting, Constancy
Hyacinth: White - Discreet Loveliness
Hydrangea - Callous
I
Iris - Communication, Eloquence
Ivy - Friendship, Wedded love
J
Jasmine - Conviviality
Jonquils - Seeking Affection
L
Larkspur - Fickleness, Haughtiness
Lavender - Cautious
Lilac: Field - Charity
Lilac: Purple - First Love
Lilac: White - Youthful Innocence
Lily-of-the-Valley - Increased Happiness
Lily: White - Purity
Lotus Flower - Rejected Love
Love-in-a-Mist - Uncertainty
M
Magnolia - Perseverance, Benevolence
P
Palm - Victorious
Pansies - Consideration
Peony - Bashfulness, Indignation
Poinsettias - Flowers of Christmas Eve
Polyanthus - Price of Riches
Poppies: Red - Consolation
Poppies: Scarlet - Extravagance
Poppies: White - White
R
Ranunculus - Radiant Charm
Rhodadendron - Dangerous
Rosebuds: Red - Purity
Rosebuds: White - Youth
Rosemary - Sweet Remembrance
Roses: Red - Love, Passion, Respect
Roses: White - Innocence, Purity, Serenity
Roses: Pink - Happiness, Grace, Thankfulness
Roses: Yellow - Friendship, Happiness
Roses: Cream - Charming, Thoughtful, Gracious
Roses: Apricot/Orange - Admiration
Roses: Mauve - Erotica, Love, Fantasia
S
Snapdragon - Presumption
Statice - Sea Lavender - To Stand
Stock - Lasting beauty
Sunflower: Tall - Pride
Sunflower: Dwarf - Worship
Sweet Peas - Delicacy
Sweet William - Bravery
T
Tiger Lily - Wealth and Pride
Tuberose - Illicit Pleasures
Tulip - Symbol of The Perfect Lover
Tulip: Red - Declaration of Love
Tulip: Yellow - Unrequited Love
V
Violet: Sweet - Modesty
Violet: Blue - Faithful Devotion
W
Water Lily - Chastity and Virtue
Wattle: Yellow - Secret Love
Wattle: White - Elegance, Friendship
Wax Flower - Riches
Wisteria - Cordial welcome
X
Xanthium - Pertinacity, Rudeness
Z
Zinnias - Thoughtful and Recollection
Jacinta & Justin 17.9.11