When it comes to the big day, every detail needs to be perfect; even down to the meaning of your wedding flower choice. It may seem like a small aspect of the day but from all the way back to the Victorian days, different flowers have had symbolic meanings. This is why when it comes to personal touches, the meaning of your wedding flowers is a beautiful way to provide that extra something special.
To help you make the right decision, we're going to take a look at the symbolic wedding flower meanings for some of the most common bouquet choices.
Wedding Flower Meanings
Calla Lily
Wedding Flower Meaning: Magnificent Beauty
Origin: Africa
Season: Summer
Fact: The roots and the acid contained by Calla Lilies are poisonous so be careful to not ingest any part of this plant
Camellia
Wedding Flower Meaning: Admiration, Perfection, Good Luck Gift for a Man, Gratitude
Origin: Eastern and Southern Asia
Season: From Autumn to Winter
Fact: Camellia's are very rarely killed by the cold
Carnation
Wedding Flower Meaning: Fascination, Devoted Love
Origin: Carnations are now grown worldwide
Season: Spring and Summer
Fact: The most popular time of year to buy carnations is Mother's day and Valentines day
Daisy
Wedding Flower Meaning: Innocence, Loyal Love, Purity, Beauty
Origin: North and Central Europe
Season: Early Spring until Autumn
Fact: Daisies can be found everywhere on earth except Antarctica
Lilac
Wedding Flower Meaning: Beauty, pride and love's first emotions
Origin: Southeastern Europe to Eastern Asia
Season: Late May
Fact: The tree lilac can grow up to 25 feet tall
Red Roses
Wedding Flower Meaning: I love you, beauty, respect
Pink Roses
Wedding Flower Meaning: Perfect happiness, grace & sweetness
Origin: Northern Hemisphere
Season: Spring and Autumn
Fact: According to archeologists the Rose is around 35 million years old
We hope this look at the symbolic wedding flower meanings will help you make the best choice on your wedding day! The Victorians really did know a thing or two about flowers. For more hints and tips preparing for the big day, you can follow us on Twitter or Facebook.
