Floral Celebrations
Flowers can be one of the main expenses for a wedding. From buttonholes for the boys to bouquets for the bride, flowers are the perfect way to personalise your special day
Flowers are also given for wedding anniversaries to celebrate love and remembering vows. But did you know that there are flowers to symbolise a different year of marriage and each anniversary has an associated flower? If you are stuck for an anniversary gift this year, consult the list below:
First anniversary – Carnation
A couple’s first anniversary is symbolised by carnations. In their red form, carnations symbolise admiration, whilst in their white form they represent innocence. Carnations are a long-lived flower that embodies the promise of a lifetime spent together.
Second anniversary – Lily of the Valley
With their white hue and delicate petals, Lilies of the Valley are known as a sign of purity and have symbolised devotion for centuries.
Third anniversary – Sunflower
The strong stem of a sunflower symbolises a strong foundation of a relationship, while their sunny hues represent the warmth shared between lovers.
Fourth anniversary – Hydrangea
Hydrangea symbolises the growing understanding between two people and is given on the fourth year of marriage. It also symbolises gratitude and is the perfect way to thank a spouse for another year of a happy marriage together.
Fifth anniversary – Daisy
The meaning of daisies is ‘forever love’. While they may appear simple or even boring at first glance, a closer inspection reveals an intricate texture and petal structure.
Sixth anniversary – Calla
The Calla Lily is an elegant and colourful bloom symbolic of growth. In its pink form it carries connotations of admiration and appreciation and as the flower associated with the sixth anniversary it is traditionally gifted as a promise of passion.
Seventh anniversary – Freesia
Traditionally a trying year for couples, many look to avoid the seven-year itch by presenting their loved one with Freesia, a symbol of trust and faithfulness.
Eighth anniversary – Lilac
With its enchanting scent, pretty purple petals and heart shaped leaves, Lilac is a symbol of first love. Traditionally given on the eighth year of marriage, Lilac is gifted to remind couples of the fiery romance shared in the early days of a relationship.
Ninth anniversary – Bird of Paradise
The ninth wedding anniversary is embodied in the Bird of Paradise flower – an exotic and magnificent flower symbolic of freedom and joy.
Tenth anniversary – Daffodil
Daffodils are often used to signify memories not forgotten and are the symbol of a decade spent in wedlock, they also symbolise new beginnings.
25th anniversary – Iris
A notable flower for a notable milestone. The 25th anniversary is represented by the Iris, which signifies faith, wisdom and promise. The Iris is also the symbol of France and heavily associated with Paris, the city of love.
50th anniversary – Yellow Rose and Violets
The only anniversary that is marked by not one but two flowers. The contrasting colours of yellow roses and violets symbolises the coming together of two people that complement and support each other despite their differences.
Give your loved one the gift of flowers for your wedding anniversary.
