Since ever flowers have been believed to be the best gift for all occasions and events. Flowers are used not only to express happiness but all the human feeling can be expressed easily through flowers and that is the reason why one can see flowers in a wedding and on someone’s death too. Ancient Greeks lined out a complete language of flowers and since than it became easier to choose flowers to gift someone. Still there are many people who are not aware of the fact very well and do not consider the message that is delivered by a particular flower. Here is a small guide for all of you as to which flowers may be gifted over different occasions or events.
Weddings:
For wedding in decorations, for bridal bouquets and for gifting the traditional flowers used are:
- Roses
- Dahlias
- Sunflowers
- Tulips
- Orchids
- Peonies
- 1st Wedding Anniversary Carnations/ Pansies
- 2nd Wedding Anniversary Cosmos
- 3rd Wedding Anniversary Fuchsias
- 4th Wedding Anniversary Geraniums
- 5th Wedding Anniversary Daisies
- 6th Wedding Anniversary Calla Lilies
- 7th Wedding Anniversary Jack-in-the-pulpit
- 8th Wedding Anniversary Clematis
- 9th Wedding Anniversary Poppies
- 10th Wedding Anniversary Daffodils
- 11th Wedding Anniversary Morning Glory
- 12th Wedding Anniversary Peonies
- 13th Wedding Anniversary Hollyhocks
- 14th Wedding Anniversary Dahlias
- 15th Wedding Anniversary Roses
- 20th Wedding Anniversary Day Lilies
- 25th Wedding Anniversary Iris
- 28th Wedding Anniversary Orchids
- 30th Wedding Anniversary Sweet peas
- 40th Wedding Anniversary Nasturtiums
- 50th Wedding Anniversary Violets
Easter Flowers:
Easter is the occasion celebrated widely all around the world by the Christians. The flowers that are gifted over Easter are:
- Easter Lilies
- Pussy Willow
- All red Flowers (Germany)
Birthday Flowers:
It is best if you know the favorite flower of the person whose birthday it is but if you don’t than birth month flowers are perfect choice.
- January Carnations
- February Iris, Violet
- March Daffodils
- April Daisy, Peonies
- May Lily, Lily of the Valley
- June Rose
- July Delphinium
- August Dahlia, Gladiolus
- September Aster, Forget-me-not
- October Calendula (Marigold)
- November Chrysanthemum
- December Poinsettia, Holly, Narcissus, Paperwhite
Funeral Flowers:
Funerals are the occasions when you want to deliver your condolences so mostly all around the world light and subdued colors of flowers are chosen for floral arrangements. Traditionally following flowers are used widely over funerals:
- Chrysanthemums
- Carnations
- Roses
- White Lilies
- Pink Lilies
- Yellow Lilies