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Bridal Flowers
The carrying of flowers by the bride has its roots in ancient times when it was
believed that strong smelling herbs and spices would ward off and drive away
evil spirits, bad luck and ill health.
- Apple Blossom - Better things to come
- Camelia - Graditude
- Carnation - Fascination and love
- Chrysanthemum - Red - I love you
- Chrysanthemum - White - Truth
- Cyclamen - Modesty and shyness
- Daffodil - Regard
- Daisy - Innocence
- Fern - Fascination and sincerity
- Flowering Almond - Hope
- Forget-me-not - True love and remembrance
- Heliotrope - Devotion and faithfulness
- Honeysuckle - Generosity
- Hyacinth - Loveliness
- Hydrangea - Boast fulness
- Iris - Warmth of affection
- Ivy - Eternal fidelity
- Japonica - Loveliness
- Jasmine - Amiability
- Lemon Blossom - Fidelity in love
- Lilac (white) - Youthful innocence
- Lily - Majesty
- Lily-of-the-valley - Return of happiness
- Magnolia - Perseverance
- Maidenhair - Discretion
- Mimosa - Sensitivity
- Orange Blossom - Purity and virginity
- Peach Blossom - Captive
- Rose (red) - Love
- Rose (yellow) - Friendship
- Rose (coral) - Desire
- Rose (peach) - Modesty
- Rose (dark pink) - Thankfulness
- Rose (pale pink) - Grace
- Rose (orange) - Fascination
- Rose (white) - Innocence
- Rosemary - Remembrance
- Snowdrop - Hope
- Sweet Pea - Delicate pleasures
- Tulip - Love
- Veronica - Fidelity
- Violet - Faithfulness
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