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Meanings of Flowers

Posted by Earlan on November 7th, 2010  •  No Comments »

If you plan to walk down the aisle anytime soon, you should be aware that the flowers you carry might say more than you intended. That is right most flowers carry a meaning, or a special significance that has been passed down from generation to generation. We can trace this back to the Victorian Era. It was improper in those days for a man to come out and tell a lady how he felt, so he would choose a flower with special meaning and send it her instead. Because the meaning of flowers was so well known, the woman receiving them understood the message as clearly as if it was written on a piece of paper. As every flower lover knows, flowers have a language all their own. Every sentiment can be expressed with flowers. Wedding flowers are no different. For instance, you would not want to have yellow carnations at your wedding because yellow carnations mean disappointment and rejection.

Make sure you know what the flowers mean before you use them as your wedding flowers. There is a reason that roses are the most popular choice of flowers for brides. A white rose stands for innocence, beauty and charm-just the traits every bride wants to portray. A bride that chooses red roses for her wedding flowers is sending a message of passion and of fiery love. If dark pink roses are used for a wedding, the couple is expressing a thankfulness that they found each other. An ivy coloured Rose stands for fidelity in the marriage-something every new couple strives for. Pink roses mean perfect happiness but yellow roses mean jealousy. Sometimes, it is not the colour that holds the meaning but the type. A tea rose means I will always remember you but a dried white rose means I would rather die than lose my virtue. Rosebuds means beauty and youth but roses signify secrecy and silence. Roses are not the only flowers that hold meaning. Lilies are a very popular wedding flower. The most popular type of lily is the Calla Lily, which means beauty. Most lilies have beautiful meanings.

The white lily means it is heavenly to be with you while the yellow lily means I am walking on air. Did you know that the day lily is the Chinese symbol for Mother. The tiger lily means wealth and pride. Not all flowers have negative meanings, there are very few negative meanings for tulips. Tulips in general mean the perfect lover, this might be a good one to tuck into the buttonhole on his tux. Red tulips are a declaration of love while a yellow tulip means there is sunshine in your smile. If you are having a spring wedding, there is simply no better way to express your love for your future spouse than by carrying a bouquet of tulips. They are not only beautiful, but speak of an undying love. There are some flowers you can just look at and assume you know what they mean. Never be too hasty in assuming anything. For instance, when you look at a cactus you would think that there had to be a negative meaning for it ? wrong. A cactus means endurance and forever. This fits if you think about the cactus; they can survive anything. There are so many different types of wedding flowers that no one could name them all but here are a few more. Peonies mean shame. Orchids are the Chinese symbol for many children. Ferns and Petals is an online gifts and florist shop. No matter what wedding flowers you pick, no one is really going to know the meaning unless you tell them. Your wedding flowers, like your wedding, should be memorable and not based on superstition. Finding the meanings of flowers is like being superstitious about the groom seeing the bride in her wedding dress before the wedding.

We make our own luck. Ferns and Petals is an online florist shop. As you can see, the flowers that you choose for your wedding will definitely set the mood. Knowing that, before you select your flowers, determine what type of wedding and reception event you want to have. Once you do that, choosing the flowers will be a breeze

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Traditional Meanings of Rose Colors

Posted by Earlan on November 7th, 2009  •  11 Comments »

Roses are considered to be the traditional gift given on Valentine’s day. Different colors of roses convey different meanings. So, before choosing flowers for your valentine, you have to keep in mind the type of person that you want to give.

There are types of flowers in this world. Different flowers have different shapes, colors and also has its own special meaning. But all flowers look beautiful and extremely stunning. But, on Valentine’s day, rose is preferred to express our feelings for our valentine.

Roses of any color look very beautiful and it also has wonderful fragrance. Before you express your feelings for the person you want to give the rose, just keep in mind the color you want to use. The following list will help you to decide which color of rose to give to your recipient:

Red Roses: Red Roses are traditionally for lovers. Red Roses are the ultimate symbol of love and passion. They are the universal symbol of love. Red Roses associate with the strong feelings of love and romance. They are the ‘Valentine Roses’. Red Roses proclaim ?I Love You?.

Pale Pink Roses: Pale Pink Roses indicate grace, gentleness and admiration.

Light Pink Roses: Light Pink Roses express fun and happiness.

Deep Pink Roses: Deep Pink Roses indicate gratitude and appreciation. It also say ?Thank You?.

Lilac Roses: Lilac Roses indicate that the the sender has fallen in love at the first sight with his/her recipient and it also symbolizes enchantment, desire and caution.

Yellow Roses: Yellow Roses indicate friendship and freedom. It is also appropriate to send Yellow Roses to newly weds, graduates, new mothers, etc. to congratulate them.

White Roses: Pure White, or bridal Roses indicate truth, humility and innocence. It also symbolize reverence and loyalty. It also proclaim ?I Miss You?.

Orange Roses: Orange Roses speaks of enthusiasm, passion and desire on the part of the sender. It also tell the recipient, ? You are hot?.

Coral Roses: Coral Roses symbolizes desire.

Peach Roses: Peach Roses indicate appreciation, gratitude and sympathy.

Mixing and combining different colors of roses can also convey some messages. For example:

White and Yellow Roses: A symbol of harmony.

Red Roses and Yellow Roses: Symbolizes happiness and celebration.

Red Roses and White Roses: Indicate bonding and harmony.

Roses are given in single as well as in bouquets and bunches also. Fresh bouquets of roses of any color that are in full gloom are a wonderful gift to say ?I Thank You?.

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Flower Meanings And Symbols

Posted by Earlan on October 30th, 2009  •  378 Comments »

Sometimes when you are given a bunch of flowers you wonder what they mean. Of course, sometimes they are just given to you because they are beautiful and you are loved. However, other times, there is a conscious or unconscious reason for the type of flower being given. These reasons are due to the fact that flowers have been used as symbols for many centuries.

It is not unusual to see different flowers listed as part of the worship of many ancient deities such as Apollo, Cerridwen, Aphrodite and Brigid. Flowers used in several Renaissance paintings are thought to be a symbol of various virtues. Adding emotional meaning really took precedence in the Victorian era. There was a book written in 1819 about the meanings of flowers called “Le Language des Fleurs” by Madame Charlotte de la Tour. One that was written in 1884 is still used today: “Language of Flowers” by Kate Greenaway.

Flower names were given to girls, such as Heather, Daisy and Rose. During Victorian times, the actual flower did not have to be given. A pressed version, a card with the chosen flower printed upon it, or even a handkerchief dotted with the scent of the chosen flower would suffice. Some of the meanings follow in this article. See if they correspond with any of your own experiences when you have received flowers.

Daisy

Daisies are sweet flowers with many petals surrounding a flat center. They are often used by little girls to play “He loves me, He loves me not.” They are associated with innocence, purity and simplicity. They also stand for fidelity, loyalty in love, patience and beauty. When given, they could also mean that you wish to share your feelings. Daisies have been used as decoration since ancient Egypt. They are related to lettuce, sunflowers and artichokes.

They suggest childhood innocence and modesty. Young girls used to close their eyes and pick a handful of daisies. The number of blossoms in their hand foretold the number of years before marriage.

Iris

The iris can be found in fancy varieties and the more delicate wild variety. Iris means faith, hope and valor. It may stand for wisdom or cherished friendship. It could be promise in love, or show the giver’s compliments. The leaves of iris are shaped like sword blades, and are meant so show that “her heart has been pierced.” This flower is the emblem of both France and the city of Florence, Italy. In China, using the iris in artwork symbolizes the “dancing spirit of early summer.” The fluttering petals are reminiscent of butterfly wings.

Rose

Roses are most often associated with love. Each color has a different angle to take.

A red rose stands for passion, romance and perfection. It is the traditional way to say “I love you”. Often used in weddings since time immemorial, it has come to stand for fidelity and faithfulness.

A white rose is purity, innocence and honor. White roses are often used as a symbol of remembrance at funerals. White is also the color of secrecy or true love. Used frequently in wedding bouquets, it suggests unity, virtue and the new bond of matrimony. Young love is yet another aspect of this beautiful flower. A white rosebud may symbolize a young girl and may carry the meaning of one who is too young yet for love.

A pink rose is grace, elegance and happiness. They may also stand for appreciation or joy. Pink is also the color of admiration. You could also imply the same, yet gentler meanings as a red rose. It may suggest gratitude, sweetness or poetic romance. Pale pinks can express sympathy.

A yellow rose is infidelity, friendship or joy. Some consider them a sign of warmth or happiness. They may suggest power or jealousy and dying love. They can also symbolize platonic love or express an apology.

An orange rose is enthusiasm and desire. These beautiful flowers may also mean passion, excitement, and the desire for strong romance. They could suggest that a friendship turn into a romance, since orange is a blending of yellow and red. They can be given as a gift to mean “I’m proud of you.”

A lavender rose is the symbol of enchantment or love at first sight. It is associated with royalty and romance, so it often suggests splendor and majesty. It may take some meanings of the mythical blue rose, and be used to suggest wonder or impossibility or magic.

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