There are so many different types of flowers to choose from that it may be difficult to choose which ones to have in bridal bouquets. You may be swayed by color or fragrance but if you are looking for a bit more of an unusual source of inspiration you might consider the meanings of some of the most common flowers used in bridal bouquets. Here are a few to get you thinking:
Amaranthus - Immortality Apple Blossom - Better things to come Baby's breath - Pure heart Bachelor Button - Delicacy Bamboo - Strength, Loyalty Bluebell - Constancy Blue Violet - Faithfulness Camellia - Gratitude Carnation - Fascination and love Chrysanthemum (red) - I love you Chrysanthemum (white) - Truth Cyclamen - Modesty and shyness Daffodil - Regard, joy Dahlia - Good Taste 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, Nobility Maidenhair - Discretion Mimosa - Sensitivity Orange Blossom - Purity and virginity Orchid - Ecstasy, Nobility Peach Blossom - Captive Poppy - Fantastic, Extravagance Reed - Music 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 Wheat - Riches, Friendliness White daisy - innocence Wisteria - I cling to thee Daisy - Innocence Flax - Fate, I feel your kindness Fern - Fascination and sincerity Flowering Almond - Hope Forget-me-not - True love and remembrance Gardenia - Joy Grape - Charity Hemp - Fate Heliotrope - Devotion and faithfulness Bridal bouquets should compliment the colouring of the bride’s outfit and accessories, including make-up. Also bear in mind any theme that the wedding is following. Wedding bouquets should be of lighter colored blooms if the event is to be a romantic one or brighter if the theme is a brighter occasion.
Remember to consult with your florist at the earliest opportunity to ensure that they have sufficient time to procure the required flowers and decorations. The more exotic wedding bouquets are going to be or the more detailed your requirements, the longer your florist will need.
Find out more about organising all aspect of your special day at http://www.a1-ourwedding.com
Labels: florida_florist, florist_in_chicago, florist_seattle, staten_island_florist, teleflora_florist
<< Home