Flowers can express your emotions, unlike any other gift in the world. Flowers have their own language and it is a universal language. Just like there is a different medicine for different ailments similarly you can not give the same flower bouquet for all occasions and that is why they say gifting flowers is a unique art that you need to understand before giving flowers to someone. The last thing you would like in being misunderstood by sending a wrong flower bouquet or some wrong flowers or some wrong color for the right occasion.
All Flowers have their own soul and have meaning attached to them and can convey your message to the receiver. So if you are not sure of what type of flowers or colors are appropriate for the occasion you want to send flowers then this article will help you solve that problem. These meanings of flowers and their colors are derived from various sources and have evolved over the centuries. This language of flowers helps you in the selection of your flowers.
Flowers For Different Occasions
Birthday Flowers
Everyone wants to celebrate the Birthdays of friends and family with extra zeal and maximum creativity. Even though females love flowers in general, men also love to receive them on their Birthdays. There are plenty of options available. First, try to give the individual’s favorite color for maximum personalization. Yellow Roses that donate friendship are very popular for Birthdays. In addition to the bouquet of yellow roses, you can give Red Chrysanthemums for sharing or Pink carnations for gratitude for the friendship.
Wedding Flowers
The wedding is one of the most important events in everyone’s life when two souls and two hearts meet to start a new life and celebrate their love. And when selecting flowers for the wedding consider the choice of both the bride and groom. If that is difficult then the safest choice is seasonal flowers. Red roses that symbolize love are the best choice as they are readily available in every part and corner of India. Next comes Peonies that symbolize a happy marriage and are a popular choice for wedding bouquets. Hydrangeas for heartfelt emotions can also work for weddings.
Congratulations Flowers
You will have to congratulate your dear one at some point or another. Almost everyone is going to graduate high school, performance, or get promotions. Each of these special events calls for congratulation. Gerberas and Sunflowers are most suitable for graduation. Generally, the flowers for congratulations are bright and bold in color. You can have a combination of sunflowers, tulips, and orchids as they are all happy flowers and donate a bright future.
Get Well Soon Flowers
Flowers believe it or not have healing powers. When close acquaintances get unwell we carry flowers with us when we visit them to make them feel better. Giving them flowers at this time also shows how much you care and respect the other person. Many hospitals in India don’t allow flowers due to their strong emitting odor. But when someone is at home people in India prefer giving Rajni Gadha or Multi-colored gladiolas to cheer the other person.
Funeral Flowers
Some religions in India do not traditionally receive flowers during the funeral service and sometimes some colors are inappropriate at the cremation grounds. Usually, a Wreath with white flowers is to be sent at the funeral with the sender’s name on the ribbon to pay tribute to the departed soul.
The best colors for these occasions would include White and Green and always remember to avoid bright colors. White Roses White Chrysanthemums and White carnations are the best flowers for wreaths.
Sympathy Flowers
If you are not able to send flowers at the funeral because of any reason or you came to know about the demise after some time you can always send flowers to the family members to console them and let them know that you are there for them in this hour of need. At this time of grief ensure that you’re able to brighten the mood somberly, These Sympathy Flowers or condolence flowers can be lilies, chrysanthemums, or roses. Generally, Lilies work best. You can add a little bit of soft pink color along with the white flowers
