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Popular
Flowers |
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Some brides
select their flowers by what they symbolize. Below is a list of the
most popular wedding flowers, when they are in season, brief
description and their
meanings. |
Calla Lily: A large yellow, white or pink
tropical flower. Best used in bouquets or arrangements.
In season: spring and summer
Meaning: magnificent beauty
Carnation: You can use full-sized or miniature
blooms. They are available in red, white or pink (can also by dyed to
match the colors in your wedding). Best used in bouquets, boutonnieres and
arrangements. In season: year round
Chrysanthemum: There are several varieties of
this flower. Such as: spider, miniature buttons, pom-pom. You can find
them in many different colors. Best used in bouquets and arrangements. In
season: year round
Meaning: wealth, abundance, truth
Delphinium: This is a large, multiblossomed
flower. You can find it in white or shades of blue. This is a traditional
wedding flower best used in arrangements. In season: summer
Meaning: swiftness, lightness
Gerbera Daisy: This is a large, daisy-like
flower that is available in many vivid colors. Best used in bouquets and
arrangements. In season: year round
Ivy: This is used as a filler. Best used in
cascade bouquets. In season: year round
Meaning: fidelity, friendship,
marriage
Lily: This is a large, star-shaped flower. Can
be found in pink, yellow, orange, white. There are also some exotic
varieties of this flower. Best used in bouquets and arrangements. In
season: year round
Meaning: majesty, truth, honor
Lily of the Valley: This is a traditional
marriage flower. It is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. Used with other
flowers for bouquets. In season: spring and summer
Orchid: This flower can be found in many
exotic varieties (large or small). Comes in a variety of colors (including
white). Best used in bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres. In season: year
round, imported
Rose: This is a traditional wedding flower
used in full bloom or buds. Available in many varieties and colors. Best
used in bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres and arrangements. In season: year
round
Meaning: love, joy, beauty
Stephanotis: This is also a traditional bridal
flower. They are trumpet-shaped blossoms that come in white or pink. Best
used in bouquets and arrangements. In season: year round
Meaning: marital happiness
Stock: This is a large multiblossomed flower.
Available in many colors. Best used as a filler in arrangements. In
season: year round
Tulip: Found in many varieties and colors.
Best used in arrangements and bouquets. In season: spring