The meaning of flowers
Today, many brides do consider the meaning of flowers as a romantic nod towards tradition, but upon researching this fun topic, you will come across many meanings attributed to each flower and colour, so consider it fun and whimsical and perhaps do not take it too seriously.
Flower - Meaning
Alstromeria Wealth, prosperity, fortune
Amaryllis Pride
Anemone Forsaken
Anthurium Lover
Baby's Breath / Gypsophila Innocence, Pure of Heart
Bells Of Ireland Good Luck
Bouvardia Enthusiasm
Calla Lily Magnificent Beauty
Camellia Gratitude
Carnations Fascination
Carnations Pink I'll never forget you
Carnations Red Admiration, Fascination
Carnations White Ardent love, good luck
Chrysanthemums Cheerfulness
Daffodil Regard
Fern Sincerity
Freesia Thoughtfulness
Gardenia You are Lovely
Gladioli Strength of Character
Honeysuckle Bonds of love
Hyacinth Sport, play
Hydrangea Thank you for understanding
Iris Wisdom
Ivy Fidelity, marriage
Jasmine white Amiability
Jonquil (Daffodil) Sympathy
Larkspur Fickleness
Lavender Devotion
Lilac Youthful / Humility
Lily Majesty
Lily white Purity and modesty
Lily Yellow I'm walking on air
Lily of the Valley Return of happiness
Magnolia Dignity / love of nature
Narcissus Egotism
Orange Blossom Purity
Orchid Rare Beauty / love
Paeony Rose, (Peonie rose) Bashfulness
Poppy Eternal sleep
Queen Anne's Lace Haven
Ranunculus You are radiant with charm
Rose Love
Rose, red Love, passion, respect, courage
Rose, white Innocence, purity, secrecy
Rose, yellow Joy, friendship
Rose, light pink Grace, gladness, joy
Rose, dark pink Thankfulness
Rose, red and white combined Unity
Rose, orange Fascination
Rose Peach Desire
Rosebud Pure and lovely
Rosemary Remembrance
Statice Sympathy, remembrance
Stephanotis Happiness in Marriage
Stock Lasting beauty
Sunflower Adoration
Sweet Pea Lasting pleasure
Sweet William Gallantry
Tuberose Dangerous pleasure
Tulip general Perfect lover
Tulip red Believe me
Tulip Variegated Beautiful eyes
Tulip Yellow Hopeless love
Violet Modesty
Water Lily Purity of heart
Wheat Earnestness
Zinnia Thoughts of Absent Friends
The flower as a "messenger of the heart" became very popular in the nineteenth century, when people used flowers to spell out their emotions. This age of courtly love and faithfulness made use of the sentimental "language of flowers".