1. My all-time favourite flowers are gerbera daisies. I especially love the cream-coloured ones, with the dark centre. I think they look elegant, yet a bit fun at the same time! Gerbers are great wedding flowers because they are apparently always in bloom, and thus they are not so expensive (or so I've heard). They also come in a variety of different colours, which is always nice! Proflower.com says that gerbera daisies mean "innocence and purity, and daisies are also a classic symbol of beauty. However, the gerbera variety holds an added meaning of cheerfulness, which stems from the assortment of colors available."
2. Tulips! According to proflowers.com, "the meaning of tulips is generally perfect love. Like many flowers, different colors of tulips also often carry their own significance. Red tulips are most strongly associated with true love, while purple symbolizes royalty. The meaning of yellow tulips has evolved somewhat, from once representing hopeless love to now being a common expression for cheerful thoughts and sunshine. White tulips are used to claim worthiness or to send a message of forgiveness. Variegated tulips, once among the most popular varieties due to their striking color patterns, represent beautiful eyes." My favourite, though, is what easyflowers.com says of the meaning of yellow tulips: "there's sunshine in your smile." :)
3. Stephanotis. This is a fantastic wedding flower. Know why? Because its meaning is marital happiness! Perfect, isn't it? And I just love how pure and fresh these flowers look. I have also heard that the second meaning of stephanotis is a desire to travel... Hmm, honeymoon, anyone? Hehe.
4. Hydrangea. According to teleflora.com, "there remains some debate over the hydrangea’s symbolism – with some connecting it to vanity and boastfulness (perhaps reflecting its abundance of petals and lavish, rounded shape) and others suggesting that a bouquet of hydrangea expresses the giver’s gratefulness for the recipient’s understanding. Still others suggest it represents anything that’s sincerely heartfelt." I think they are a beautiful flower, though - very elegant and simple. Lovely!
5. Chrysanthemum. Teleflower.com says that, "chrysanthemums symbolize optimism and joy." It goes on and explains, that, as "a symbol of the sun, the Japanese consider the orderly unfolding of the chrysanthemum’s petals to represent perfection, and Confucius once suggested they be used as an object of meditation. It’s said that a single petal of this celebrated flower placed at the bottom of a wine glass will encourage a long and healthy life." Interesting, non?
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