Bridal Bouquet and Flower Type Meaning
Originally, the bride carried a bouquet of herbs designed to ward off evil spirits and encourage good ones. For instance, dill invoked lust, and was meant to be eaten by the bride, rosemary signified remembrance. Flowers that were said to have different significances were added to the bride's bouquet as time progressed. Today, a bride often uses the significance of individual flowers in choosing the flowers for her bouquet.
Below is a summary of the meaning between the giver and receiver of the most popular flowers.
Bridal Rose - Happiness in love
Daffodil - Warm regards - given between friends
Fern - Sincerity of intentions
Forget-me-not - True love
Honeysuckle - Represents the bonds of Love
Iris - Messages
Ivy - Friendship
Lavender - Luck
Lilac - First Emotions of Love
Lilly of the Valley - Return of Happiness
Magnolia - Perseverance
Pansy - Thinking of You
Peppermint - Warm Feelings
Red Rose - Desire and Love, the traditional Valentine's Day flower
Rosemary - Remembrance
Sweet Alyssum - Worth Beyond Beauty
Sweet Basil - Good Wishes
Sweet Pea- Delicate Pleasures
Violet - Faithfulness
White Daisy - Innocence
Yarrow - Everlasting Love
Yellow Rose - Unfaithfulness