Wedding flowers don’t just look beautiful - the flowers you choose can have real meaning too. In Victorian times, lovers sent each other flowers to show their emotions. Some brides adopted the meanings of the flowers for their bouquets and some brides still use these meanings to help them choose their wedding flowers today. You can see some of these meanings in the list below - try using them for ideas and inspiration in choosing your wedding flowers for your special day.

Allium - good fortune
Anthurium - attraction
Aster - beginnings
Camellia - excellence
Chrysanthemum - hope
Crocus - youthful
Daffodil - chivalry
Daisy - innocence
Delphinium - swiftness
Dogwood - endurance
Freesia - calm
Gardenia - grace
Gerbera - purity
Gladioli - natural grace
Gypsophilia - everlasting love
Heather - passion
Heliotrope - devotion
Hibiscus - opportunity
Honeysuckle - bonds of love
Hyacinth - young love
Hydrangea - boastful
Jasmine - good luck
Lily - virtue
Magnolia - dignity
Mimosa - sensitivity
Nasturtium - jest
Orchid - ecstasy
Pansy - thoughtfulness
Periwinkle - promise
Poppy - dreams
Primrose - hope
Ranunculus - charm
Red rose - love
Sweet pea - lasting pleasure
Violet - faithfulness
White rose - Girlhood
Rosebud - Beauty
Rosebud (Red) - Pure and lovely
Zinnia - Lasting affection