SAY IT WITH FLOWERS

SAY IT WITH FLOWERS

(A GUIDE TO SELECTING THE PERFECT BOUQUET)

Sending the right flowers for the right occasion is critical to express a desired sentiment.  Flowers have important meanings for different cultures and occasions.  They are often to honor special occurrences, sharing feelings and sending messages without words. The following is a guide to help you choose.  You can also create bouquets of flowers for a more refined specificity of feelings.

 

Birthday Parties:

• Roses represent love (red in particular) and special recognition. They come in many colors.  (*See the Colors of Roses below.)
• Gerbera Daisies are cheerful and bright, perfect for a party or celebration.
• Lilies are elegant and versatile, suitable for all ages.
• You can also give the individual’s personal preference or their birth month flowers (**See Birth Month Flowers below).

Anniversary Parties

• Roses (especially red or pink) for romantic anniversaries.  (***See the Milestone Wedding Anniversary Flowers below.)
• Orchids symbolize love and beauty and are quite exquisite and sophisticated.
• Tulips represent love and passion in various colors.

 

Work Parties

• Sunflowers are bright and uplifting, and give off a positive effect.
• Irises stand for wisdom and respect and are appropriate for professional settings.
• Carnations last a longer time and are versatile for any decor in any color.

Charity Events

• Lilies represent purity and commitment, appropriate for charitable causes.
• Hydrangeas are full and plush, standing for gratitude and sincerity.
• Peonies convey prosperity, good fortune and focused positivity.

Casual Gatherings

• Daisies are simplistic, cheerful and informal.
• Lavender creates a calming, aromatic atmosphere.
• Wildflowers tend to generate a laid-back and casual feeling.

Funerals

• Lilies are symbolic of the innocence regained of the deceased soul.
• White Roses signify respect while red roses express profound love and mourning.
• Chrysanthemums are often used to represent someone’s passing.
• White Carnations exemplify pure, untainted love, while red ones signify respect and pink carnations memorialize the passing.

Mother’s Day

• Carnations are associated with Mother’s Day.  Pink carnations especially, are symbolic of a mother’s love.
• Pink Roses stand for appreciation and adoration.
• Tulips represent delicacy and refinement.  Different colors have meaning, such as red, which is love, pink symbolizes affection and yellow means thoughtful happiness.
• Lilies are synonymous with purity and sophistication, making them a perfect choice for mothers.

 

Valentines Day

• Roses, of course, are the epitome of love.  Red is symbolic of profound love and passion, while other colors such as pink, white and yellow signify adoration, innocence and friendship.
• Lilies are meant as a token of purity and devotion.
• Orchids, being exotic and fragile, convey love, beauty and strength.

Flowers can be mixed together to provide the true and relevant emotions for every occasion, holiday or just as a centerpiece on your table, adding more ambience to your home.  Flowers are the most timeless method of communicating feelings, using the beauty of nature, without a spoken word.

(*) The Color of Roses and Their General Meanings

Red – Love, romance, passion, desire, adoration

Yellow – Friendship, happiness, appreciation, caring

Orange – Joy, energy, excitement, admiration

Green – Strength, fertility, nature, calm, peace, growth, spiritual rejuvenation, energy

Blue – Mystery, rebellion, unrealizable dreams, ecstasy, uniqueness, the impossible

Black – Closure, farewell, death, mourning, loss

White – Purity, innocence, honor, chastity, spirituality

Lavender – Love at first sight, delight

Deep Pink – Gratitude, appreciation

Light Pink – Youth, good health, femininity, gentleness, grace

(**) Birth Month Flowers

(***) Milestone Wedding Anniversary Flowers