Bridal Bouquets - A Guide to Picking the Right Bouquet for You!

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.

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