“Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.†~ Luther Burbank
Find your bridal bouquet, centerpieces and other wedding flowers by color, name and meaning. Click on the link of the flower name to see examples of this flower used in a bridal bouquets.
Red:
Red Carnations
Carnations Meaning: arnations are also commonly referred to by their scientific name, “Dianthus”, the name given by the Greek botanist Theopharastus. Carnations got the name Dianthus from two Greek Words – “dios”, referring to the god Zeus, and “anthos”, meaning flower. Carnations are thus known as the “The Flowers of God”. Light red Carnations symbolize Admiration, “my heart aches for you”. Dark Red Carnations symbolize deep Love and a Woman’s Affection
Red Coxcomb
Cockscomb Flower Meaning: Cockscomb flowers are also known as Wool Flowers or Brain Celosia, suggestive of a highly colored brain. The flowers belong to the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. Cockscomb blooms with a compacted crested head 2-5 inches across, on leafy stems that are 12-28 inches long. The flower’s name is suggestive of a rooster’s comb. The Cockscomb flower blooms from late summer through late fall.
Red Dahlias
Symbolically, the dahlia denotes elegance and dignity. It also signifies a warning, change, travel or betrayal.
Red Pentas
Pentas (Pentas lanceolata) are typically called pentas or “Egyptian starflower.” The genus and common name come from the five petals of the star-shaped flowers; pentas is derived from the ancient Greek word “pente,” meaning five.
The flowers are not large, but they are produced in showy clusters that provide lots of color.
Red Poppy
Anemone – anticipation ~ expectation
From the Greek word for “windflowerâ€, the anemone sprang from Aphrodite’s tears as she mourned the death of Adonis. Thought to bring luck and protection against evil, legend has it that when the anemone closes its petals, it’s a signal that rain is approaching. Mythology connects the anemone to magical fairies that were believed to sleep under the petals after they closed at sunset.
The meaning of red poppy is consolation.
Red Ginger
The fiery reds that many ginger flowers exhibit are an expression of passion, love, and a strong bond between lovers. The ginger flower is mostly a symbol of strength.
Red Yarrow
Yarrow, a hardy perennial is native to Europe and Western Asia. The botanical name, ~achillea~ comes from the Greek hero Achilles name. When Achilles was born, his mother was said to have held him by his heel and dipped him in a bath of yarrow-infused water to protect him. His vulnerable heel, the one she held him by, was where he was eventually mortally wounded. During the Trojan wars, Achilles was also said to have staunched the bleeding of his soldiers with yarrow hence its other names, ~Staunchweed,~ ~Herbe militaris’~ and ~Soldier’s Woundwort.~ The French word ~millesfeuilles~ was used to describe its feathery and fern-like appearance.
It was considered to be one of the devil’s favorite plants and used in spells by witches, hence its other names ~Devil’s Plaything,~ the ~Devil’s Nettle~ and the ~Bad Man’s Plaything.~ It was said to provide the wearer with second sight if the leaves were held over the eyes by people from the Western Isles.
Red Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Chinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, Rose- of-China
The hibiscus flower is an outward expression of joy and happiness. Seeing beauty and finding a reason to celebrate the simplest of joys. This flower vibrated to the heart and sacral chakra.
Poinsettia
The bright red flowers were known as the ‘Flores de Noche Buena’, or ‘Flowers of the Holy Night’. The shape of the poinsettia flower and leaves are sometimes thought as a symbol of the Star of Bethlehem which led the Wise Men to Jesus. The red colored leaves symbolize the blood of Christ.
While considered by the ancient Aztecs to be symbols of purity, in today’s language of flowers, red, white or pink poinsettias, the December birth flower, symbolize good cheer and success and are said to bring wishes of mirth and celebration.
Red Gerber Daisy
The fifth most popular flower in the world, Gerbera daisies can mean innocence, purity, and cheerfulness. One look at the red gerbera and you feel there is something more than what meets the eye. Its awesome round shape helps exhibit the fullness of your love for your sweetheart.
Red Roses
Think of Red and the first emotion that comes to mind is passion! The Red Rose has long been associated with conveying heartfelt emotions to one’s beloved. Legend says that once a Nightingale saw a white rose and being inspired, the bird started singing praises of its love for the beautiful flower. However, a piercing thorn left the Nightingale bruised and bleeding and this turned the rose red forever! Thus this beautiful flower is the perfect symbol for love, passion and longing.
Pink: dahlia, heather, stargazer lily, lisianthus, king protea, godetia, astilbe, and cherry blossom.
Orange: parrot tulips, mokara orchids, garden roses, celosia, cremon, and birds of paradise.
Yellow: chrysanthemum, daffodil, sunflower, freesia, eremurus, ranunculus, and solidaster.
Green: bells of Ireland, viburnum, hellebore, daylily, zinnia, gladiolus, trick dianthus, and bupleurum.
Blue: ageratum, hyacinth, ipomoea, muscari, meconopsis, primula, globe thistle, and nigella.
Purple: anemone, delphinium, iris, statice, allium, stock, foxglove, snapdragon, rose and lilac.
White: narcissus, pear blossom, wax flower, sweet pea, baby’s breath, lunar buds, and amaryllis.