Getting Married? Need Engagement Advice? Listen up.
Whenever I get flowers from my husband they mean the same thing; it doesn’t matter if they are roses, tulips, or (my favorite) gerber daisies -they all mean “I’m sorry”. But did you know that flowers have meanings?
For example, a red rose means “love and desire” while a carolina rose means “love is dangerous”.
It’s About Time You Aster To Marry You!
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A symbol of love and patience, the Aster is perfect for the long engagement (2 or more years) or for the couple who has been together for a very long time prior to getting married. These beautiful flowers come in a wide range of colors. They are also a symbol for longevity because they are the anniversary flower for 20th wedding anniversaries.
Shy Blossom
The Apricot Blossom can signify feelings ranging from shy to downright frightened. They are an appropriate flower to wear in your hair if your dreams have come true and you are timidly (is timidly a word?) walking down the aisle to marry your biggest crush. Still appropriate, but not as romantic, if you or your man is suffering from cold feet…
If the Gloxinia Fits…
Gloxinia means “love at first sight” so if he loved you as soon as he seen ya, then Gloxinia is the one for you!
www.academyfloristsboniface.com
Peachy Engagement Bouquet
According to iflorist.com a peach colored rose means “Let’s get together” or “The closing of the deal”… Sounds like the perfect pairing with a diamond engagement ring!
www.iflorist.com
Here We Go, ‘Round the Mulberry Bush… Oops, Did We Mention the Cliff on the Other Side?
Whatever you do, you don’t want to use Mulberry flowers in any of your wedding decorations because they mean “I will not survive you”. Are they poisonous or something? Don’t eat them, either, just in case!
www.naturesongs.com
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Mike
June 10th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Thanks for posting, I’ll definitely be subscribing to your blog.
wedding in vegas
June 16th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
wedding in vegas…
Re-Useable wedding dress? Are you kidding me? A Wedding is supposed to last a lifetime….