Weddings: Flowers And Their Meanings

Wondering which type of flowers to use for your wedding and especially for your bridal bouquet? Usually people choose the flowers by its meaning and its beauty. Here are some flowers that are widely used and their meanings.

Acacia: Friendship

Agapanthus: Secret Love

Alstroemeria: Devotion

Amaryllis: Pride, Timidity, Splendid Beauty

Ambrosia: Reciprocated Love

Anemone: Expectations

Angelica: Inspiration

Apple Blossom: Promise

Aster: Elegance and Love

Azalea: First Love, Temperance

Baby's Breath: Innocence, Festivity

Bachelor Button: Anticipation

Begonia: A fanciful nature

Bells of Ireland: Good Luck

Bouvardia: Enthusiasm

Buttercup: Childishness
Calla Lily: Magnificent Beauty

Camellia-red: Unpretending excellence

Camellia-white: Perfected loveliness

Carnation-red: Alas poor heart

Carnation-pink: I'll never forget you

Carnation-purple: Capriciousness

Carnation-stripped: Sorry I can't be with you

Carnation-white: Innocence

Carnation-yellow: Disdain

Chrysanthemum-red: Love

Chrysanthemum-white: Truth

Chrysanthemum-yellow: Slighted love

Crocus: Youthful gladness
Daffodil: Regard, You are the only one

Dahlia: Dignity and Elegance

Daisy: Gentleness, Innocence, Loyalty and Romance

Dandelion: Rustic Oracle

Delphinium: Flights of Fancy, Ardent Attachment
Fern: Fascination

Forget Me Not: Faithful Love, Undying Hope, Memory, Do Not Forget

Freesia: Innocence
Galax: Encouragement

Gardenia: Purity and Sweet Love

Gladiolus: Strength of character
Heather: Admiration and Beauty

Hibiscus: Delicate Beauty

Huckleberry: Faith

Hyacinth: Playful Joy
Iris: Faith, Wisdom, Valor and Promise

Ivy: Wedded Love, Fidelity, Friendship and Affection
Jasmine: Amiability

Jonquil: Affection Returned
Larkspur: An open Heart

Lavender: Loyalty
Lemon Leaves: Everlasting Love

Lilac-purple: First Emotion of Love

Lilac-white: Youthful innocence

Lily-orange: Wealth
Lily-white: Sweetness

Lily-yellow: Gaiety

Lily of the Valley: Humility, Sweetness, Return of Happiness

Lotus Flower: Estranged love
Magnolia: Love of Nature

Marigold: Grief

Morning Glory: Affection

Mum: HopeMyrtle: Home, love
Narcissus: Egotism
Orange Blossom: Innocence, Eternal Love, Marriage and Fruitfulness

Orchid: Love, Beauty and Magnificence
Pansy: Thoughtful Reflection

Peony: Happy Marriage and Prosperity

Primrose: Young Love
Ranunculus: Radiant, Charming

Rose, Pink: Perfect Happiness

Rose, White: Charm and Innocence

Rose, Red: Love and Desire

Rose-single red: I Love You

Rose-Burgundy: Unconscious love

Rose, white and red: Unity

Rose, Orange: Passion

Rose, Yellow: Joy and Gladness

Rosebud: Beauty and youth

Rosemary: Remembrance
Snapdragon: Presumption

Solidago: Success

Star of Bethlehem: Purity

Statice: Remembrance

Stephanotis: Marital Happiness

Stock: Lasting Beauty

Sunflowers: Pride

Sweet Pea: Blissful Pleasure
Tiger Lily: Prosperity

Tuberose: Dangerous Pleasure

Tulip: Love and Passion

Tulip-red: Declaration of love
Violet: Faithfulness
Wax Flower: Riches

Wisteria: Welcome
Yarrow: Healing, Good Health

Zinnia: Thoughts of Friends

Choosing a Wedding Theme

When planning your wedding it's easier to start with choosing a theme. You and your partner should think about what both of you want and how you want your wedding to be. Maybe you can start with your common interests, hobbies or your love story. You can also explore some wedding theme ideas that would match to what you both want or create your own wedding theme. It would also be so romantic, fun and special when you both can come up with your own original theme.

Here are some wedding themes that you might want to have or you might get some ideas from here and mix it with your own.

Romantic Wedding Theme

Candles everywhere, soft lights, champagne, rose petals thrown on the ground, all colors soft and pretty, flowers have soft and delicate colors too, nice ambiance, fine music - this is what a romantic wedding theme entails. Roses are ideal flowers for this theme coupled with other flowers that have soft colors. You can play around with different shades of red or pink. There should be nothing too overpowering at a romantic wedding theme ceremony. Nothing too bright or bold - just soft, beautiful colors and decorations. A romantic wedding theme is soft and delicate with lots of special added touches throughout the reception hall.

Beach Wedding Theme

A beach wedding is beautiful, romantic and picturesque. The lovely colors of sunsets dipping below the horizon; the dawning rays that gorgeously glint over the water as the sun rises, they all create their own beautiful auras, keeping us all mesmerized as we watch. And, the feeling of freedom in the open with wide space above and with the water stretching out before us is simply exhilarating. When planning for this theme, you can focus on tropical, ocean, nautical, nature, seashells, musical and a lot more. This theme is quite relaxed and fun. It can be less expensive too. However, you have to be ready with the elements of nature like rain and strong winds.

Fantasy Wedding Theme

Fantasy weddings doesn't necessarily mean a Cinderella themed wedding as there are many other themes that can be celebrated elegantly. You can have a Mid-Summer Night's Dream theme or sci-fi theme. A theme focused mainly on fairies and elves would be nice too. You may also want to focus on angels or wizards for your theme. There are just so many magical, dreamy and fantasy things you can have for your wedding. You just have to let your imaginations flow and let the excitement lead you to the type of fantasy wedding you want.

Victorian Wedding Theme

An elegant old-fashioned style wedding with everything inspired by the art and beauty of the Victorian era. A garden setting would be nice for this theme as well as an indoor setup. All you have to do is to have so many flowers like roses or carnations all over the place to give that Victorian look. Classical music was the music of choice in Victorian times. You could hire a string quartet or other small musical group to play pieces that were popular during the late nineteenth century. Piano music was all the rage then, too.

Spring Wedding Theme

Spring is a season of renewal, where flowers begin to bloom, leaves pop out on the trees, and birds serenade you with their lovely songs. It's also a season that provides a wealth of beautiful wedding theme options. It can be done in various locations. Those who wish to go outdoors can choose from parks or gardens. Pastel colors are what's most appropriate for spring weddings. Think pale yellows, pinks, purples, blues, and greens. Pair two or more shades together - pink and green or purple and yellow for example, to create a color wedding theme.

Summer Wedding Theme

Summer weddings are like sunshine on a cloudy day. Everything is happy and upbeat at a summer wedding. Summer wedding ideas may include outdoor weddings and weddings held in tents. Another one of the wonderful summer wedding ideas is to hold the wedding ceremony and reception at a cabin by a lake. There are some wonderful summer wedding ideas like having a garden wedding or holding the wedding in a park, with lush gardens and greens in the background for wonderful picture taking. Also, this is the time of year when a huge variety of flowers are available. The most popular choices include roses, daisies, foxglove, hyacinth, bachelor buttons, geraniums, hollyhock, tiger lilies, poppies, carnations, sunflowers, calla lilies, and pansies.

Fall/Autumn Wedding Theme

Fall/Autumn weddings will most often feature the colors of the season, such as light greens, faded yellows, burnt oranges, burgundy reds, and chocolate browns. In fact, pairing these colors (as well as blue, pink, terra cotta, ivory, plum, and white) with various shades of brown can make a stunning and elegant wedding theme combination. This theme can be casual yet elegant set in a beautiful old barn. You might also look at an apple orchard, a vineyard, or any place that will have a view of fall foliage. If you live in a climate where the leaves don’t change, look for a venue with lots of rich dark wood and warmth such as a gentleman’s club or university club.

Winter Wedding Theme

Delicate snowflakes and sparkling ice crystals can usually be found within most winter wedding ideas. With a bit of creative imagination, your winter wedding theme can truly become a glamorous and magical wonderland. Winter weddings use ices and snows in their innovative bests, the best idea to use them is to have imaginative ice sculptures of various sizes and colors placed all around the party. Ice sculptures give the place the authentic look besides being points of attractions. For an even more dramatic affect on decorations, tack ribbon streams of midnight blue tulle netting or gossamer from the center of the ceiling out to the corners of the room, then drape twinkle lights within the material.

The above mentioned themes are just some of the many themes being used by couples nowadays for their wedding. The internet is the best place to browse more information on this so take time to make a research on the many ideas you can have for your wedding.

The process of choosing your theme in itself is a whole lot fun that you both should enjoy. Don't go by what's hot nowadays, choose what you really want and how you imagined your wedding would be no matter how traditional or avant-garde it is. Whatever your choice will be, definitely it will be just perfect for your big day as it is something you really want. Once you put your heart into something, all else will just flow beautifully.