Wedding Flowers and Their Meanings

What flowers should you choose for you wedding bouquet? What about centerpiece arrangements? Here’s everything you should know about wedding flowers and their meanings.

Garden roses

Garden roses are the most popular wedding flowers. They symbolize love and romance. Garden roses are bigger that traditional roses. They also have fluffier petals, which makes them perfect for wedding bouquets.

Peonies

Peonies have large, fluffy petals. They symbolize love and romance. They are also an omen of good fortune. Peony blooms have round shape, which pairs perfectly with flowers formed along a spike (foxglove, lupine, delphinium).

Carnations

Carnations are flowers that are gifted to loved ones for decades. They symbolize true love, which makes them a great addition to any wedding. Carnations are also very durable flowers. They can last an entire day without water, which makes them the perfect choice for wedding bouquets.

Orchids

Orchids are one of the most popular wedding flowers. They make a big impact in wedding bouquets. They can also be incorporated into statement centerpieces. Orchids symbolize love, beauty, strength and charm.

Traditional roses

In the world of weddings, roses are a top pick. Loved for their symbolism and beauty, roses are a romantic choice for any bride. Pink roses symbolize gratitude. Red roses symbolize passion. White roses symbolize grace and purity.

Gardenias

Gardenias are a symbol of hope, beauty and love. This flower is often used as a boutonniere or to add texture to the wedding bouquet. Gardenia fragrance is very strong, so make sure the wedding party can handle it.

Tulips

Tulips are one of the most popular flowers for wedding bouquets. They symbolize true love, romance and good wishes.

Sweet peas

Sweet peas are romantic and fragrant. They come in a variety of colors, which makes them a perfect addition to the wedding bouquet or centerpieces.

Clematis

Clematis is a climbing vine. It symbolizes wisdom and inspiration. Clematis will provide beautiful texture and pop of color in centerpieces or bouquets.

Ranunculus

Ranunculus symbolizes pure love, elegance and grace. It adds instant texture to bouquets and centerpieces, thanks to its intricate shape. Ranunculus is also great for boutonnieres, because it looks great against tuxedos and black suits.

Anemones

Anemones symbolize fragility and anticipation. Whether included in a wedding bouquet or displayed in a boutonniere, they make a subtle statement.

Cherry blossom

Cherry blossom symbolizes love, appreciation and strength. It can be incorporated into the wedding cake design or used to create tree centerpiece. Cherry blossom is also a great flower to use in ceremony backdrops such as chuppahs and arches.

Lily of the valley

Lily of the valley flowers are beautiful white flowers with a sweet scent. They symbolize purity, sweetness and joy.

Hydrangeas

When it comes to wedding flowers, Hydrangeas are a forever favorite. They are a great option for almost any wedding style – romantic, formal, modern, whimsical or even rustic.

Daisies

Daisies symbolize new beginnings and true love. They will add color and texture to a wildflower bouquet. They can also be included in bud vases on reception tables. Daisies have edible flowers that can be used to garnish drinks or desserts.

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