Meanings of flowers for your wedding bouquet

The Society of American Florists (www.AboutFlowers.com) provides the following list of flowers and their meanings:

Alstroemeria: aspiring-





Amaryllis: dramatic-




Anemone: fragile-





Apple Blossom: promise-





Aster: contentment-





Azalea: abundance-





Baby’s Breath: festivity-





Bachelor Button: anticipation-





Begonia: deep thoughts-





Black-Eyed Susan: encouragement-





Camellia: graciousness-





Carnation, Pink: gratitude-





Carnation, Red: flashy-





Carnation, Striped: refusal-





Carnation, White: remembrance-





Carnation, Yellow: cheerful-





Chrysanthemum, Bronze: excitement-





Chrysanthemum, White: truth-





Chrysanthemum, Red: sharing-





Chrysanthemum, Yellow: secret admirer-





Cosmos: peaceful-





Crocus: foresight-





Daffodil: chivalry-





Delphinium: boldness-





Daisy: innocence-





Freesia: spirited-





Forget-Me-Not: remember me forever-




Gardenia: joy-





Geranium: comfort-





Ginger: proud-





Gladiolus: strength of character-





Heather: solitude-





Hibiscus: delicate beauty-





Holly: domestic happiness-



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Hyacinth: sincerity-





Hydrangea: perseverance-





Iris: inspiration-





Ivy: fidelity-





Jasmine: grace and elegance-





Larkspur: beautiful spirit-





Lavender: distrust-





Lilac: first love-





Lily, Calla: regal-





Lily, Casablanca: celebration-





Lily, Day: enthusiasm-





Lily, Stargazer: ambition-





Lisianthus: calming-





Magnolia: dignity-





Marigold: desire for riches-





Nasturtium: patriotism-





Orange Blossom: fertility-





Orchid: delicate beauty-




Pansy: loving thoughts-





Passion Flower: passion-





Peony: healing-





Poppy: consolation-





Queen Anne’s Lace: delicate feminity-





Ranunculus: radiant-





Rhododendron: beware-





Rose, Pink: friendship-





Rose, Red: passionate love-





Rose, Red & White: unity-





Rose, White: purity-





Rose, Yellow: zealous-





Snapdragon: presumptuous-





Star of Bethlehem: hope-




Stephanotis: good luck-





Statice: success-




Sunflower: adoration-





Sweetpea: shyness-





Tuberose: pleasure-





Tulip, Pink: caring-





Tulip, Purple: royalty-





Tulip, Red: declaration of love-





Tulip, White: forgiveness-





Tulip, Yellow: hopelessly in love-





Violet: faithfulness-





Wisteria: steadfast-





Yarrow: good health-





Zinnia: thoughts of friends-