What do flowers Symbolize?
Every bride wants to have beautiful flowers for her wedding day. But before you choose what you want, you may want to know what each flower symbolizes. Below is a list of the more popular wedding flowers and what each symbolizes.
| Acacia | Friendship |
| Agapanthus | Secret love |
| Allium | Unity, Patience, Humility |
| Alstromeria | Fortune, Prosperity |
| Amaryllis | Pride |
| Anemone | Forsaken |
| Aster | Talisman of love |
| Astilbe | I’ll still be waiting |
| Azalea | Temperance, First love |
| Bachelor’s Button | Delicacy, Single blessedness |
| Bell’s of Ireland | Good Luck |
| Begonia | A fanciful nature |
| Bluebell | Humility |
| Bouvardia | Enthusiasm |
| Buttercup | Childishness |
| Caladium | Great joy & delight |
| Calla | Magnificent beauty |
| Camellia | Perfection |
| Carnation (Pink) | I’ll never forget you |
| Carnation (Purple) | Capriciousness |
| Carnation (Red) | Alas poor heart |
| Carnation (Striped) | Sorry I can’t be with you |
| Carnation (Yellow) | Disdain |
| Carnation (White) | Innocence |
| Chrysanthemum | Truth |
| Coral Bells | Challenge |
| Coreopsis | Always Cheerful |
| Cosmos | Modesty |
| Crocus | Youthful Gladness |
| Cyclamen | Good Bye, Resignation |
| Daffodil | You are the only one |
| Dahlia | Instability |
| Daisy | Innocence, Purity |
| Dandelion | Happiness, Faithfulness |
| Fern | Secret bond of love |
| Flax | Domestic Symbol |
| Forsynthia | Good Nature |
| Freesia | Innocence |
| Gardenia | Secret Love |
| Garlic | Strength, Courage |
| Gladiolus | Strength of character |
| Gloxinia | Love at first sight |
| Heather | Wishes will come true |
| Hibiscus | Delicate beauty |
| Holly | Domestic happiness |
| Hyacinth | Flowers dedicated to Apollo |
| Hydrangea | Heartlessness, Frigidity |
| Iris | Wisdom and Valor |
| Ivy | Affection, Friendship, Fidelity |
| Jasmine (Yellow) | Modesty |
| Jasmine (White) | Amiability |
| Kalanchoe | Popularity |
| Larkspur | An open heart |
| Lavender | Devotion |
| Lilac | Youthful innocence |
| Day Lily | Chinese emblem for mother |
| Lily (Orange) | Wealth |
| Lily (Yellow) | Walking on air |
| Lily (White) | Sweetness |
| Lily Of The Valley | Sweetness, Humility |
| Magnolia | Nobility, Love of Nature |
| Marigold | Jealously, Grief, Cruelty |
| Missletoe | Kiss me, Affection |
| Monkshood | Chivalry |
| Moss | Maternal love, Charity |
| Myrtle | Hebrew emblem of love, Home, Love |
| Narcissus | Egotism |
| Nuts | Stupidity |
| Orange Blossom | Purity, Innocence |
| Oleander | Caution |
| Orchid (Cattleya) | Beauty, Love |
| Palm Leaves | Success, Victory |
| Pansy | Thoughtful recollection |
| Peach Blossom | I am your captive |
| Peony | Bashfulness |
| Petunia | Resentment, Anger |
| Phlox | Our souls are united |
| Pine | Hope, Pity |
| Poppy | Imagination, Eternal sleep, Oblivion |
| Primrose | Inconsistency |
| Queen Anne’s Lace | Haven |
| Quince | Temptation |
| Ranuculus | Radiant with charm |
| Rose Bud | Beauty & Love |
| Rose (Garland or Crown) | Symbol of superior merit |
| Rose (Single Bloom) | I love you |
| Roses (Burgundy) | Unconscious love |
| Roses (Deep Red) | Bashful |
| Roses (lavender) | Enchantment |
| Roses (Red) | Love, I love you |
| Roses ( Peach) | Desire |
| Roses (Pink) | Grace, Perfect happiness |
| Roses (Tea) | I’ll remember always |
| Roses (Thornless) | Love at first sight |
| Roses (Yellow) | Joy, Friendship, Jealousy |
| Roses (White) | Innocence, Purity |
| Roses (White & Red) | Unity |
| Rosemary | Remembrance |
| Sage | Domestic Virtue |
| Smilax | Loveliness |
| Snapdragon | Presumption |
| Spider Flower | Elope with me |
| Spirea | Conceit, Victory |
| Star of Bethlehem | Purity |
| Statice | Sympathy, Remembrance |
| Stephanotis | Happiness in marriage |
| Stock | Lasting beauty |
| Sunflower | Adoration |
| Sweet Pea | Blissful pleasure |
| Tuberose | Dangerous pleasure |
| Tulip | Perfect lover, Fame |
| Tulip (Red) | Declaration of love |
| Tulip (Varigated) | Beautiful eyes |
| Tulip (Yellow) | Hopeless love |
| Verbena | May your wishes come true |
| Violet | Modesty & simplicity |
| Viscaria | Dance with me |
| Water Lily | Purity of the heart |
| Wax Flower | Riches |
| Weeping Willow | Mourning |
| Wheat | Friendliness |
| Yarrow | Healing |
| Zinnia | Thoughts of absent friends |
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Matt Campbell is the owner and webmaster of WeddingMuseum.com, an online wedding planning resource. WeddingMuseum.com features free wedding websites, wedding planning ideas and tools, local vendor listings, wedding song lists and wedding store.
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Wow. So much thought into flowers
I wouldn’t have thought it possible Iflorist.co.uk
I had no idea that flowers symbolised anything! I know obviously you give roses to your loved one etc, but I didnt know that Marigolds meant jealousy…