Flowers and Their Languages

We all know that flowers are a must for a wedding, party and a marriage proposal. Falling in love with flowers is easy, with their ravishing colors and scent; it is hard to miss them. However, do you truly know the meanings of the flower you are so in love with? This is the guide for your know-it-all flowers and their language.

Remember, you are reading it from Te Planner, your Wedding Planner and Stylist.

 

PEONY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peony symbolizes bashfulness and compassion. It can also be used to express indignation or shame. It symbolizes a happy life, happy marriage, good health and prosperity.

Recommended for: Hand bouquets, centerpieces

 

 

AMARYLLIS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amaryllis is a symbol of splendid beauty. It is also used to indicate worth beyond beauty.

Recommended for: Centerpieces

 

 

 

BIRDS OF PARADISE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Birds of Paradise symbolize joyfulness. It also symbolizes magnificence. It can also be used to indicate exciting and wonderful anticipation.

Recommended for: Centerpieces, aisles decoration

 

 

CALLA LILY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calla Lilies symbolize magnificence and beauty. White Calla lilies combine these two attributes with purity and innocence associated with the color white to make it the perfect choice of flower in a Wedding bouquet.

Recommended for: Hand bouquets, centerpieces, aisles decorations

 

CARNATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carnations symbolize pride and beauty. A red carnation symbolizes love, pride and admiration; a pink carnation symbolizes the love of a woman or a mother; a purple carnation symbolizes capriciousness; a yellow carnation symbolizes disdain, rejection or disappointment; while a white carnation symbolizes innocence and pure love. A striped carnation conveys refusal.

Recommended for: Hand bouquets, centerpieces, aisles decorations

 

DAISY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daisies symbolize innocence and purity. It conveys loyal love. Gerbera Daisy specifically conveys cheerfulness.

Recommended for: Hand bouquets, centerpieces, aisles decorations

 

 

DAFFODIL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daffodils symbolize regard and chivalry. It is indicative of rebirth, new beginnings and eternal life. It also symbolizes unrequited love. A single daffodil foretells a misfortune while a bunch of daffodils indicate joy and happiness.

Recommended for: Hand bouquets, centerpieces

 

 

HYDRANGEA

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hydrangea symbolizes heartfelt emotions. It can be used to express gratitude for being understood. In its negative sense hydrangea symbolizes frigidity and heartlessness.

Recommended for: Hand bouquet, centerpieces

 

IRIS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Iris symbolizes eloquence. Purple iris is symbolic of wisdom and compliments. Blue iris symbolizes faith and hope. Yellow iris symbolizes passion while white iris symbolizes purity.

Recommended for: Centerpieces

 

 

 

LILY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lily symbolizes purity and refined beauty. White lily symbolizes modesty and virginity, orange lily symbolizes passion, yellow lily symbolizes gaiety while Lily of the Valley symbolizes sweetness and purity of heart. The Easter lily is the symbol of the Virgin Mary.

Recommended for: Hand bouquets, centerpieces

 

ORCHID

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Orchid is a symbol of the exotic beauty. It symbolizes refinement, thoughtfulness and mature charm. It also symbolizes proud and glorious femininity.

Recommended for: Hand bouquets, centerpieces, aisles decorations

 

ROSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rose symbolizes love. A red rose is an unmistakable expression of love. A white rose symbolizes purity, chastity and innocence. Yellow roses are an expression of exuberance. Pink roses are used to convey gentle emotions such as admiration, joy and gratitude. Lavender rose like its color conveys enchantment. It also expresses “love at first sight”. Blue roses embody the desire for the unattainable. They say “I can’t have you but I can’t stop thinking about you”.

Recommended for: Hand bouquets, centerpieces, aisles decorations, bridal car decorations

SUNFLOWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunflower signifies pure thoughts. It symbolizes adoration and dedication. It is symbolic of dedicated love. It is however also symbolic of haughtiness.

Recommended for: Hand bouquets, centerpieces, aisles decorations

 

 

TULIP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tulip signifies a declaration of love. It also symbolizes fame and perfect love.

Recommended for: Hand bouquets, centerpieces, aisles decorations

 

 

BABY BREATH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baby Breath is a symbol of everlasting love, pureness, and innocence. These flowers are form delicate white clusters. They are often in wedding bouquets.

Recommended for: Hand bouquets, centerpieces, aisles decorations