Bridal Bouquet and Flower Meanings

Choosing a Bridal Bouquet Using the Language Of Flowers

Flowers are not only a beautiful addition to wedding decorations but they also have meanings.
If you want to create and bridal bouquet using  wedding flowers with meaning you may like to consider the meanings of the flowers when you are choosing the flowers for your wedding day. The flower meanings below will give you an idea of what the different flowers mean.

But regardless of what meanings have been assigned to certain flowers in history the most important thing to consider is what you would like and what is meaningful to you. You may simply prefer a flower because you like it or it could be a flower that your fiance gave you on your first date, or maybe it is from your family garden.  Whatever the reason your bridal bouquet will be beautiful because it means something to you.

  • Agapanthus – Devotion
  • Baby’s Breath – Pure of Heart
  • Bluebell – Constancy
  • Camellia – Perfect Loveliness and Gratitude
  • Carnation – Pure Deep love
  • Corn Flower – Delicacy
Flower Meanings: Camellia
  • Daffodil – Hope
  • Daisy – Innocence, Sharing Feelings
  • Forget Me Not – Constant Love
  • Freesia – Innocence
  • Gardenia – I Love You In Secret, Refinement
  • Gerbera – Truth, Innocence

Flower Meanings: Gerbera


  • Hyacinth – Unobtrusive Loveliness
  • Iris – Faith, Wisdom and Valour
  • Ivy – Fidelity, Friendship and Marriage
  • Jasmine – Grace, Elegance
  • Jonquil – Affection Returned
  • Lilac: Purple – First Love
Flower Meanings: Hyacinth
  • Lilac: White – Youthful Innocence
  • Lily – Purity
  • Lily-Of-The-Valley – Return of Happiness
  • Magnolia – Perserverance
  • Orange Blossoms – Purity and Loveliness
  • Orchids – Love and Beauty

Flower Meanings: Magnolia


  • Pansy – Thoughts
  • Poppy – Imagination
  • Ranunculus – Radiance
  • Rose: Red – Love and Desire
  • Rose: White – Charm, Innocence, Loveliness
Flower Meanings: Rose
  • Rosebud – Pure and Lovely
  • Stock – Beauty
  • Sweet Pea – Delicate Pleasures
  • Tulip – Perfect Lover
  • Violet – Faithfulness

Flower Meanings: Tulips

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Wonderful Wedding Flowers
Choosing Flowers for your Wedding Choose your bridal bouquet and your other wedding flowers carefully so that they are co-ordinated with the theme and style of your wedding day.