THE SYMBOLISM OF
WEDDING FLOWERS
C
hoice of wedding flowers is often based on one or more factors.
Color, cost, season or having a favorite bloom will guide couples
in the selection of bouquets, floral ceremony décor and reception
centerpieces. If you want to add more sentiment to your nuptials,
pictured at left and listed below are some of the most popular
wedding flowers and what they symbolize. by Jill Walters
ROW 1
Amaranthus: Fidelity
Amaryllis: Pride
Anemone: Sincerity, fragility
Chrysanthemum: Happiness and long life
ROW 2
Daffodil: Respect, good fortune
Daisy: Innocence, loyal love
Forget-Me-Not: Faithful love, true love
Iris: Faith, wisdom, inspiration
ROW 3
Ivy: Fidelity, wedded love, affection
Lilac: First love
Lily: Purity, sweetness
Lily of the Valley: Renewed happiness, humility
ROW 4
Orchid: Love, beauty
Peony: Happiness, prosperity
Rose (Red): Love, desire
Rose (White): Purity, innocence, peace
ROW 5
Sweet Pea: Departure
Tulip: True love
Violet: Modesty
Zinnia: Thoughts of friends
Image credits: Claire Folger, weddingflowersworld.com,
petalpushers.us, perfectweddingday.com,
centralsquareflorist.com, myweddingflowerideas.com,
zazzle.com/cupcakechic, weddingdecorations.ahay.info,
4165flower.com, delish.com, weddingflowersrainbow.com,
confetticakes.com, mybigtopics.com, marthastewart.com,
thebridesbouquet.com, wordofwedding.com ,
norwestflorist.com.au, flowerpicturegallery.com,
littleaugury.blogspot.com, marigoldevents.com
120 SENAPA WEDDINGS / Fall 2016