Anniversaries are annual celebrations which mark another year in a couple’s relationship. Flowers can be given on their own as a gift or as part of the decoration if the couple chooses to celebrate with loved ones. As compared to other occasions, anniversary flowers are more specific. Each year corresponds to a certain type of flower. Other types of flowers can also be added but they only function as support or filler while the anniversary flower becomes the centerpiece of an arrangement or bouquet. The following are some of the more common anniversary flowers associated to specific years. You may also want to know what other messages the different flowers convey, just in case somebody asks.
For couples celebrating their first year anniversary, flower arrangements that include carnations are recommended. There are several popular hues including red, pink and white. Red carnations symbolize admiration. Pink blossoms convey the message “I’ll never forget you” while white flowers stand for innocence or pure love.
On the second year, there is the Lily of the Valley. This particular species of the lily denotes devotion and humility. White lilies symbolize purity and chastity while orange blooms stand for prosperity and pride.
Anniversary flowers for the third year include sunflowers. Sunflowers are aptly named for resembling the sun. They are easily identified for their large centers surrounded by numerous fine yellow petals. A sunflower represents warmth and strength. Its ability to follow the sun’s movements denotes loyalty and faithfulness.
Hydrangea flowers are used to celebrate the fourth year anniversary. Each stem is composed of several numerous flowers, bundled up together to form a globe. The delicate bundle represents pride, gratefulness and praise.
For couples that make it to their fifth year of being together, there is the daisy. It is a type of flower well-known since the Victorian times as a fun way of predicting the future of their romantic endeavors. The number of petals on each stem is also said to indicate the receiver’s virtues. In addition, daisies represent gentleness, purity and innocence.
Once you reach the 10th year of your relationship, you can offer your partner daffodils. Daffodils are delicate yet fragrant types of anniversary flowers. They symbolize love and chivalry. Seeing a bunch of daffodils allows you to enjoy the simple pleasures of nature and be reminded of the changing seasons.
Couples that reach the 20th year of their relationship can use asters to mark the celebration. Each of the star-like blooms symbolize elegance and patience. Offering a bouquet of asters as a gift can represent good fortune and wisdom.
Iris flowers are used to commemorate the silver anniversary. The iris is popular for its bright and colorful hues. This type of flower is used to represent some of the traits of a happy marriage including faith, wisdom and valor.
Once you reach your golden wedding year, yellow roses and violets are the recommended anniversary flowers you can use to celebrate the momentous occasion. People tend to shy away from yellow roses as they can also represent jealousy. However, as anniversary flowers, yellow roses represent beauty and inner light. On the other hand, violets represent faithfulness, modesty and virtue. Combining both denote humility and commitment, traits that are essential for a long-lasting union.
