7 Flowers You Can Use In Your Wedding Bouquet And Their Significance

October 10, 2017 Leave a comment

A wedding bouquet is so much more than just flowers.

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Many brides carry a bouquet made of different kinds of flowers on their wedding days. But not everyone understands the symbology and significance of different flowers, especially when used in a wedding setting. To understand the message you’re conveying on your wedding day or the message you wish to convey, here are some flowers you can use in your wedding bouquet and what they signify:

1. Roses

A rose is one flower that everyone knows signifies love. The different colours of this flower have different meanings. Red roses symbolise love and passion, White is for chastity and innocence while lavender coloured roses convey enchantment and love at first sight. A mixture of two colours like white and roses say “I love you and my intentions are honourable/pure”.

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2. Tulips

These are a declaration of love. They can also signify a perfect love and love. They make a simple and elegant bouquet with a powerful message, one that says “I love you and I choose you above all else”.

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3. Peony

Often used to convey bashfulness and compassion, Peonies are the perfect flowers for a wedding bouquet. They signify a happy life and marriage as well as good health and prosperity.

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4. Lilacs

These symbolise confidence and youthful innocence. Like roses, Lilacs come in different colours. White lilac signifies humility and innocence while purple lilacs denote first love. If you’re marrying your first love, a combination of white and purple lilacs will work best for you.

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5. Calla Lilies

Calla Lilies are also a popular choice for wedding bouquets. They signify magnificence and beauty. White is known for representing purity and innocence as well as its association with weddings. This is why white Calla lilies are a good choice for wedding bouquets.

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6. Chrysanthemums

Fidelity, optimism, joy and long life. Chrysanthemums also come in many colours. Red signifies love, white is for truth and loyal love. A bouquet made from white and red chrysanthemums conveys a message of how loyal and faithful your love is.

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7. Carnations

These symbolize pride and beauty. Carnations come in colours like red, pink, white etc.. Red signifies love, pride and admiration, White is for pure love and innocence while Pink is for the love of a woman/mother. A combination of red and white carnations will get your message of love and admiration.