Discovering the meaning of bridal flowers
What would a wedding be without flowers? From the decorations to the table centerpieces to the bride’s bouquet, flowers make a wedding memorable — they add beauty, fragrance and even meaning to any affair.

When selecting wedding flowers, consider their special meanings as well as their allure. Following are some favorite blooms and their meanings, courtesy of Roses Inc.

Amaryllis — pride, pastoral poetry
Ambrosia — reciprocated love
Aster — symbol of love
Bells of Ireland — good luck
Bluebell — humility
Cactus — endurance
Camellia — good luck gift to a man
Carnation (solid color) — “yes”
Cattail — peace, prosperity
Chrysanthemum (red) — love
Chrysanthemum (white) — truth
Crocus — cheerfulness
Daisy — innocence, loyal love
Dandelion — faithfulness, happiness
Forget-me-not — true love, memories
Forsythia — anticipation
Gloxinia — love at fist sight
Heather (white) — protection, wishes will come true
Holly — domestic happiness
Hyacinth (blue) — constancy
Ivy — wedded love, fidelity, affection
Lily (calla) — beauty
Magnolia — nobility
Myrtle — love, Hebrew emblem of marriage
Orange blossom — eternal love, marriage and fruitfulness
Orchid — love, beauty
Peony — happy marriage
Poppy (red) — pleasure
Poppy (yellow) — wealth, success
Rose (bridal) — happy love
Rose (red) — love
Rose (thornless) — love at first sight
Rosebud (red) — pure and lovely
Smilax — loveliness
Stephanotis — happiness in marriage
Tulip (general) — perfect lover
Tulip (red) — declaration of love
Violet (blue) — faithfulness
Zinnia (magenta) — lasting affection
Zinnia (scarlet) — constancy
Zinnia (white) — goodness