The Language of Flowers

plan • ceremony • apparel • floral • reception • catering • confection • music • favor • gift jewelry • photography/videography • location • transportation • professionals • links • home The Language of Flowers You probably know that red roses are for passion and pink for friendship, but did you know that many other flowers have their own meanings? From the myth of Narcissus to the medicine of the Native Americans, flowers and herbs have symbolized emotions, virtues, and wishes for thousands of years. Use the Language of Flowers to bring special meaning to the floral arrangements, bouquets, and corsages on your wedding day.
Alstromeria • Friendship Amaryllis • Splendid beauty, beautiful but timid Anemone • Truth, sincerity Aster • Variety, enthusiasm Azalea • First love, romance, temperance Baby's Breath • pure heart Bachelor’s Button • hope and love, celibacy Bleeding heart • elegance, fidelity Bluebell • constancey, kindness Blueberry • protection Buttercup • rich in charms Calla Lily • delicacy, feminine beauty Camellia • excellence, beauty, gratitude Carnation • pride, pure and deep love, beauty Chamomile • comfort, energy in adversity Cherry Blossom • nobility, spiritual beauty Chrysanthemum • joy, long life, truth Clover • Good luck
	Cornflower • delicacy Crocus • youthful gladness, cheerfulness Daffodil • respect, chivalry Dahlia • gratitude, elegance, dignity Daisy • innocence, I share your feelings Daylily • flirt, beauty Delphinium • sweetness Dill • irresistible Dogwood • faithfulness Forget-Me-Not • true love, do not forget me Freesia • innocence Garden Ranunculus • you are rich in attractions Gardenia • ecstasy, transport Geranium • comfort, health Ginger • comforting
Gladiolus • ready armed, generosity Goldenrod • encouragement, good fortune Holly • good will Hollyhock • fruitfulness, fecundity, ambition Honeysuckle • devoted affection Hyacinth • playful, kindness Hydrangea • remembrance Iris • message, flame Ivy • wedded love, fidelity, marriage Jasmine • amiability Jonquil • return my affection Lady slipper • levity, ardent attachment Lavender • devotion, distrust Lilac • first love
	Lily • majesty, purity Lily-of-the-Valley • purity, return of happiness Lupine • imagination Magnolia • sweetness, beauty Marigold • jealousy Marjoram • blush Mayflower • welcome Mint • warm feelings, virtue Morning glory • love of life Narcissus • self love Nasturtium • patriotism, splendor Oak • hospitality, steadfastness Orange • generosity Orange Blossom • happy marriage Orchid • lust, luxury Pansy • thoughts of you Peach blossom • I am your captive Peony • all are welcome
Peppermint • warmth Periwinkle • sweet memories Phlox • united souls Poppy • consolation, sleep Primrose • early youth, sorrow in youth Pussy Willow • remembrance Queen Anne's lace • protection Ranunculus • attractiveness Rose: love cream • perfection peach • immortality, grace pink • friendship purple • duty, sorrow white • I am worthy of you tea rose • always lovely
	Rosemary • remembrance Sage • domestic virtue Snapdragon • presumption Spearmint • sentimental Stephanotis • wedding Strawberry • perfect excellence Sunflower • loyalty Sweet Pea • delicate pleasures Tulip • declaration of love Violet • faithfulness, modesty, innocence Wisteria • welcome stranger Zinnia • thoughts of friends all floral photography ©2002-2004 emily caswell

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