Flowers and their Meanings
No doubt you have a favourite flower or a specific colour you want for your bouquet and floral additions, but did you know that traditionally most flowers have a meaning? In past times a bride´s flowers would be chosen to be representative of her circumstances, feelings and wishes for the future of her marriage. If you are finding it difficult to know where to start when it comes to choosing a bloom, take a look at the following meanings and see what suits.
Aqurius
21 January — 19 February
Your head is in the clouds and your bouquet has to be unconventional to suit your independant way of thinking: mauve dendrobiums and orchids fit the bill perfectly.
Turquoise
Bird of paradise, aloe and yucca
Pisces
20 February — 20 March
Ruled by water, white anthuriums and aspidistra leaves suit your sense of idealism at the same time as being feminine: your bridesmaid will love to catch this one!
White
Madonna lily, jasmine and lilac
Aries
21 March — 20 April
Red roses suit your passionate nature, but to appease your more adventurous side you will be looking for something a bit more daring. Black barracat roses are perfection for the Aries bride. To go with your modern dress style, a hand tied boutique is a must, while your ruler, fiery Mars will love sparkling details such as crystals.
Red
Roses, tulips and amarylis
Taurus
21 April — 21 May
Although you are known for being stubborn, you are ruled by Venus, the planet of beauty, and have a deeply romantic side. A bouquet of aqua roses, purple dendrobiums and orchids are ideal, especially in soft colours and pretty pinks to complement your dreamy dress as well as matching the bridesmaids´ outfits.
Pale Pink
Lavendar, lilac and sweetpea
Gemini
22 May — 21 June
Yellow is sure to appeal to a gemini bride whether you opt for roses or daffodils. Ideal for bouquets, maidenhair fern is a good choice as it can be made to look as quirky and as individual as you are. Ruled by Mercury, planet of communications, you might want to match your bouquet with the design of your wedding invitations.
Yellow
Daffodils and maidenhair fern
Cancer
22 June — 23 July
Blue is a favourite colour of the Cancerians, while delphiniums will appeal to your romantic side and are perfect for a summertime wedding.
Metallic Blue
Cornflowers, delphiniums and passion flower
Leo
24 July — 23 August
Known for being an extrovert, Leo bridge opt for luxury and love golden yellow roses, freesias and lillies: pick up the colour theme and end the wedding wit fireworks.
Golden Yellow
Marigolds, gerberas and dahlias
Virgo
24 August — 23 September
Virgo brides are perfectionists but have a strong practical side and tend to err on the side of modesty. As an earth sign, a bouquet with blue thistles is sure to appeal.
Navy and chocolate
Chrysanthemum, eucalyptus and violet
Libra
24 September — 23 October
You are a romantic at heart and love to party! A bouquet of green brunias and eucalyptus will look perfect with your floaty gown and has plently of light–hearted, fun appeal.
Green
Gardenia, tea roses and freesia
Scorpio
24 October — 22 November
You love to be daring and your bouquet says it all. Dramatic blooms such as schwarzwalder zantedesahia are a must in deep red for your passionate side.
Dark Red
Peony, Venus fly trap and red hot poker
Sagittarius
23 November — 21 December
Warm and outgoing, you know exactly the kind of flowers you want: exotic blooms such as deep purple customa will definately appeal to your sense of fun.
Deep Purple
Carnation, crocus and berries
Capricorn
22 December — 20 January
A small beautiful bouquet suits the practical side of Capricorn brides and purple African violets are the perfect match for your ambitious, hard–working star sign.
Dark Green
Holly, Ivy and snowdrops
