The Meaning of Popular Wedding Flowers

	The Meaning of Tulips With their flower meaning being perfect love, tulips can impart a sense of grace and elegance wherever they are displayed.  The tulip is recognized throughout the world as one of the most popular cultivated flowers, but they are particularly associated with the Netherlands.
	The Meaning of Gerbera Daisies Distinguished by their large, beautiful blooms and wide assortment of vibrant colors, gerbera daisies have become a favorite flower choice for expressing cheerful sentiments.  The traditional flower meanings for the gerbera daisy, however, are beauty and innocence.
	The Meaning of Orchids With an exotic appearance, orchids have come to represent rare and delicate beauty. Those seeking to make a lasting impression with a unique flower have found the orchid to be a perfect choice. These tropical flowers have an undeniable appeal.
	The Meaning of Roses There is no flower that has been revered and celebrated as much as the rose. As a source of inspiration to people throughout history, roses are the definitive symbol for love and appreciation. For the meanings of each rose color, please reference the flower guide below.
	The Meaning of Oriental Lilies Known for the stunning appearance of their star-shaped blooms and their distinctly sweet fragrance, stargazer lilies are a majestic masterpiece. The flower meanings traditionally associated with Stargazer Lilies are innocence and purity, but the more modern connotations are honor and aspiration.

Wedding Flowers and Their Meanings

Over the centuries certain flowers have acquired meanings. Some brides take account of the meanings of flowers when deciding which blooms to include in their bouquet. A list of wedding flowers and their meanings are above to help you with choosing your bridal bouquet.

Did You Know? The bouquet ribbons are tied at the ends into knots to symbolise unity.

Wedding Flower Meanings – Bridal Bouquets, What Do They Say?
I want my flowers to say…..	The Wedding Flower…
You are elegant	Acacia (Pink or Rose) or Locust Tree
Ours is a secret love	Acacia (Yellow)
My love for you is undying	Amaranth (Globe)
With affection	Amaranth (Cockscomb)
To a splendid beauty; With pride	Amaryllis
I love you as you love me	Ambrosia
Admiration; My love for you is undying	Amethyst
You are my inspiration	Angelica
I prefer you; I wish you good fortune	Apple (Blossom)
Temperance; Take care of yourself	Azalea
True to the end	Azalea (Indian)
Mine is a sincere love; Fertility	Baby's Breath Poesies
Fanciful; Imaginative nature; Beware	Begonia
My love for you is constant/everlasting	Bell Flower (Pyramidal) and Bluebell
With gratitude	Bell Flower (Small white)
Ours will be a happy love	Bridal Rose
Childishness; Ingratitude	Buttercup
I admire you; You are perfect in every way	Camellia
Pride and beauty	Carnation
My heart aches for you; I admire you	Carnation (Deep red)
I’ll never forget you	Carnation (Pink)
Yes	Carnation (Solid colour)
I am sorry, I must say no	Carnation (Striped)
Our love is pure and ardent; Good luck	Carnation (White)
You disappoint me; Rejection	Carnation (Yellow)
You’re a great friend	Chrysanthemum
I love you	Chrysanthemum (Red)
Let’s elope	Chrysanthemum (Spider)
I tell the truth	Chrysanthemum (White)
I feel slighted	Chrysanthemum (Yellow)
Providence	Clover (Purple)
Think of me	Clover (White)
I send my regards; You’re the only one for me	Daffodil
Innocence; I’ll never tell	Daisy
Our love will endure adversity; Durability	Dogwood
Sincerity	Fern
You have a delicate beauty	Flower-of-an-Hour and Hibiscus
Don't forget me; True love; I remember	Forget Me Not
My love for you is secret	Gardenia
Comfort; This is folly	Geranium
Bridal flavour	Geranium (Ivy)
Our friendship is true	Geranium (Oak Leaved)
We have a sweet and secret love	Honey Flower
I am devoted to you	Honeysuckle
Playful love; Rashness	Hyacinth and Hyacinth (Red or Pink)
Our love is constant; I’ll always be here	Hyacinth (Blue)
I’m sorry; Please forgive me	Hyacinth (Purple)
I’ll pray for you	Hyacinth (White)
Jealousy	Hyacinth (Yellow)
Have faith; Don’t give up hope	Iris
My love is passionate	Iris (Yellow)
Wedded love and fidelity	Ivy
You are cheerful and graceful	Jasmine
Your affections are returned	Jonquil
Glory	Laurel
A true and faithful love	Lemon Blossoms
I feel the first emotions of love	Lilac (Purple)
Youthful innocence; Modest and pure emotions	Lilac (White)
Ardour	Lily (Arum)
Coquetry	Lily (Day)
Silence; Purity of heart	Lily (Water)
You are sweet; You are pure	Lily (White)
Thank you	Lily (Yellow)
Humility	Lily of the Valley
I love you even though we are estranged	Lotus Flower
I surmount difficulties	Mistletoe
My heartfelt love; With joy	Myrtle
Your loveliness equals your purity; Marriage	Orange Blossoms
You posses a refined beauty; You are delicate	Orchid
Thinking of you; I remember you	Pansy
I am sorry, I must leave	Pea (Sweet)
First stages of friendship	Periwinkle (Blue)
Pleasures of memory	Periwinkle (White)
Don't despair	Petunia
Young love; I can’t live without you	Primrose
I fantasize about you	Queen Anne’s Lace
Love	Rose
Ours will be a happy love	Rose (Bridal)
Your beauty is always new	Rose (China)
Mourning