In years long gone by, flowers each had a specific meaning. Today’s wedding has no rules, and the sentiment is personal to you. For the bride who would like to send a certain message, a florist can be of assistance. Furthermore, you can utilize the following partial guide on the meaning of flowers, collected by the Society of American Florists from numerous sources for personalizing your outdoor wedding venues in Dallas.
Flower and Meaning
Amaryllis – dramatic
Anemone – fragile
Apple Blossom – promise, contentment
Azalea – abundance
Baby’s Breath – festivity
Bachelor’s Button – anticipation
Begonia – deep thoughts
Black-Eyed Susan – encouragement
Camellia – graciousness
Carnation
pink – gratitude
red – flashy
striped – refusal
white – remembrance
yellow – cheerful
Cosmos – peaceful
Crocus – foresight
Daffodil – chivalry
Delphinium – boldness
Daisy – innocence
Freesia – spirited
Forget-me-not – remember forever
Gardenia – joy
Geranium – comfort
Ginger – proud
Gladiolus – strength of character
Heather – solitude
Hibiscus – delicate beauty
Holly – domestic happiness
Hyacinth – sincerity
Hydrangea – perseverance
Iris – inspiration
Ivy – fidelity
Jasmine – grace and elegance
Larkspur – beautiful spirit
Lavender – distrust
Lilac – first love
Magnolia – dignity
Orange blossom – fertility
Orchid – delicate beauty
Pansy – loving thoughts
Passionflower – passion
Peony – healing
Poppy – consolation
Rose
Pink – admiration
Red – passionate love
White – purity
Yellow – friendship
Stephanotis – good luck
Sunflower – adoration
Tuberose – pleasure
Tulip
Pink – caring
Purple – royalty
Red – love
White – forgiveness
Yellow – hopelessly in love
Violet – faithfulness
Planning
Obtain itemized statements for the proposed flowers from several florists. While planning outdoor wedding venues in Dallas, the florist will need to know the following:
Budget: Florists are typically willing to work within your budget, and can suggest ways to save such as using full-blooms in order to decrease the number of stems required.
Quantity: The florist will need to know the number of groomsmen and bridesmaids in the wedding party; the number of parents, grandparents, and guests.
Style: Tell the florist the style and mood that you want, such as modern or romantic for example. Collect photographs that represent the floral design that you would like to include in your outdoor wedding venues in Dallas.
The florist will also need to know the location of the ceremony and reception, for example, some flowers will wilt quickly in the heat and will need special considerations in summertime outdoor wedding venues in Dallas.
Color Scheme: Tell the florist the color scheme you would like. Your wedding colors can provide inspiration, the color of bridesmaid dresses, or the colors of the interior reception area, for example.
Items to Carry With You
Bring photos of flower arrangements you like, a swatch of a bridesmaid dress, a photo of the ceremony and reception area, and a photo of your wedding dress.
Itemized Statement
Ask the florist for photographs or too see displays (if available) of the flowers he/she suggests. In addition, ask in advance what substitutions will be provided when a flower is not available. Finally, ask the florist for an itemized statement, this can prevent mistakes.
Once you select a florist, hold a second consultation to confirm and finalize the order. Verify the specific flowers, the style, colors and quantity. The final meeting is the time to make changes or adjustments. Trust the florist’s expertise and knowledge, and be willing to listen to her/his suggestions. Brides often find that doing so provides an arrangement more beautiful than they considered possible.
Once the plans are finalized, you will sign a contract with the florist and pay a deposit, typically 50 % with the balance due the week of the wedding. The contract should state the payment terms, and the number and descriptions of each item, and its cost; additional rental or labor charges, taxes and other fees, and the date, place and time in your outdoor wedding venue in Dallas, that the flowers will be delivered and assembled if necessary.
We hope you found this guide to the meaning of flowers useful. We offer both a full-service package, and a lease only option for the use of our facility during your outdoor wedding venues in Dallas. Contact us or visit our wedding pages for further details on Paradise Cove’s wedding venues in Dallas. We anticipate assisting you in your personalized wedding plans.