The Language of Flowers

As you begin making decisions about flowers, you might incorporate those that have special traditional meaning. In the early 1900's romance was often communicated with flowers. A young man would present a red rose, which symbolized love, to a young woman. She would return a purple pansy, which silently relayed the message you are in my thoughts. Traditionally no words were spoken , that would commit either party during this courtship, so knowing the language of flowers was of paramount importance if an accord was to be reached. 

Today it is a charming idea to select flowers and even herbs, that convey special floral messages between the Bride and Groom.

Spring Time Flowers

Apple Blossoms                     Iris                                       Larkspur
Cherry Blossoms                   Lilacs                                   Peonies
Daffodils                                 Lilies                                     Sweet Pea
Dog Wood                              Lilies of the Valley              Tulips
Forsythia                                Jonquils                               Violets


Summer Flowers

Asters                                    Geranium                            Stock
Calla Lilies                             Hydrangea                         Queen Anne's Lace
Dahlias                                   Larkspur                             Roses
Daises

Fall Flowers

Asters                                      Dahlias                             Shasta Daises
Chrysanthemum                    Marigold                           Zinnias


Flowers that are readily available year round are those are grown in greenhouses but that are not rare or difficult to grow, these include:

Year Round Flowers

Baby's Breath                        Daises                            Orchids
Bachelor's Bed                       Gardenias                        Roses
Carnations                             Ivy                                  Stephanotis
Delphiniums                          Lilies 

Although the advances of modern technology have resulted in the year round availability of flowers. Formally hard to get flowers, you can still cut costs by using seasonal flowers that are in bloom locally. They don't need to be shipped, they can be cut close to the time they will be used and tend to be hardier than blooms forced in a greenhouse, out of season.

Following is a list of flowers.

Acacia - Friendship     
Forget me not - Remembrance
Agrimony - Gratitude                                 Freesia - Innocence
Ambrosia - Love Returned                         Gardenia - Purity
Anemone - Expectation                              Heliotrope - Devotion
Apple Blossoms - Hope 
Ivy - Fidelity
Aster - Elegance                                          Larkspur - Laughter
Azalea - Temperance                                 Laurel - Peace
Baby's Breath - Innocence                         Orchid - Rare Beauty
Bay Laurel - Glory                                      





Parsley - Beginnings                
Calla Lily - Beauty 
Rose - Love     
Daffodil - Regard
Sage - Immorality    
Daisy - Gentleness        
Thyme - Courage            
Tulip - Passion