Bridal flowers are flowers that are given to the bride on her wedding day. Generally, this is a beautiful tradition that symbolizes fertility and new beginnings in life for both the couple being married as well as their respective families. It also reflects the hope that good fortune will come to them through each other’s love.
BRIDE’S FLOWERS
The bride’s flowers are selected by her and given to the wedding planner so they may be incorporated into the decor of the ceremony.
Tied bouquets are mostly popular in English speaking countries where bride’s flowers originated, including United Kingdom , Canada , Australia , New Zealand , South Africa etc. This type of bouquet is made up of fabric that is tied into a bouquet shape with “something old, something new, something borrowed” which are usually pearls or coins (or other symbolism) hanging down.
Bride’s flowers include the following (in no particular order):
Carnations
These flowers represent love and truth. It is most commonly given for remembrance, especially when the flowers are white.
Callas
They represent passion, and therefore they are popular for Valentine’s Day (a day of love) or any other romantic occasion. They can also be given to someone who is ill or recovering from surgery as a get-well gesture. Calla lilies are not toxic to cats , dogs, or other animals, making them a safe choice for pet owners.
Chrysanthemums
This type of flower is traditionally given to loved ones on special occasions like birthdays, Christmas, and Mother’s Day. They come in many different colors, each with their own meaning: yellow means joy and happiness, white means innocence and purity, and purple means “I will never forget you.”
Carnations
These flowers represent love and truth. It is most commonly given for remembrance, especially when the flowers are white.
Daffodils
This flower comes from the Greek word ‘narcissus’ which means ‘to numb.’ This symbolizes strong emotions, including love. They are given for both friendship and love.
Gardenias
This type of flower is considered semi-rare due to their extremely specific growing requirements. They represent loveliness, but are also known to symbolize secrecy. Gardenias are typically categorized as ‘scentless flowers’ because they have no aroma.
Gerberas
These flowers are extremely popular in bridal bouquets because of their beautiful variety of colors. They symbolize happiness, gratitude, and thinking of home. Generally, they come in shades of red or pink, but can be found in other colors as well.
Hibiscus
Unopened hibiscus flowers are used in Lei ceremonies in Hawaii . This type of flower is given as a sign of respect, friendship, or love. It is also the state flower of Hawaii .
Iris
This type of flower comes in many different colors and each one has a different meaning. For example, purple irises symbolize royalty, yellow irises symbolize hope, and white irises symbolize purity. They are often given as gifts to commemorate special occasions.
Lilies
These flowers come in a variety of colors, but the most popular for weddings is the white lily. They represent innocence, purity, and new beginnings. Lilies are also known for their delicate fragrance.
Orchids
This type of flower is relatively rare (because they are extremely picky flowers) and expensive. They symbolize beauty, perfection, luxury, and refinement. It is usually given on special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries.