Wedding Anniversary Flowers

Celebrating a wedding anniversary with flowers is a timeless and meaningful gesture. Different flowers and their corresponding anniversary year symbolize various aspects of love and commitment. Here’s a guide to traditional flowers for key anniversaries:

1st Anniversary: Carnation

• Symbolism: Young, passionate love
• Color Variations: Red (love), white (pure love), pink (admiration)

2nd Anniversary: Cosmos

• Symbolism: Modesty and love intertwined with beauty and order

3rd Anniversary: Sunflower

• Symbolism: Adoration, loyalty, and longevity
• Significance: Represents a strong foundation of marriage

4th Anniversary: Geranium

• Symbolism: True friendship, comfort, and positive energy

5th Anniversary: Daisy

• Symbolism: Innocence, loyalty, and “forever love”
• Characteristics: Represents the pure and simple aspect of love

6th Anniversary: Calla Lily

• Symbolism: Magnificent beauty and growth together

7th Anniversary: Freesia

• Symbolism: Trust and fidelity
• Aromatics: Known for its sweet and unmistakable fragrance

8th Anniversary: Lilac

• Symbolism: First emotions of love and innocence
• Color Variations: Purple (first love), white (youthful innocence)

9th Anniversary: Bird of Paradise

• Symbolism: Joy, splendor, and magnificence
• Exotic Aspect: Represents the unique and exotic aspects of your relationship

10th Anniversary: Daffodil

• Symbolism: Rebirth and new beginnings
• Significance: Represents the joy found in looking back at the past decade

15th Anniversary: Rose

• Symbolism: Deep love and passion
• Varieties: Red (true love), yellow (friendship), pink (appreciation)

20th Anniversary: Aster

• Symbolism: Patience, love, and wisdom
• Floral Aspect: Represents the enchantment and admiration in a long-standing relationship

25th Anniversary: Iris

• Symbolism: Faith, hope, and wisdom
• Color Significance: Often associated with the 25th (silver) anniversary due to its radiant blue-purple color

30th Anniversary: Lily

• Symbolism: Magnificent beauty, prosperity, and devotion
• Varieties: White (purity), orange (passion), yellow (gratitude)

40th Anniversary: Gladiolus

• Symbolism: Strength of character and moral integrity
• Significance: Represents the decades of a solid and upright relationship

50th Anniversary: Yellow Rose & Violet

• Symbolism:
  • Yellow Rose: Joy, friendship, and true love
  • Violet: Humility and faithfulness
• Combination Significance: Their blend recognizes the balance of both love and humility that has sustained the relationship for half a century

Choosing the right flowers for a wedding anniversary can add a personal touch to your celebration, making it that much more special. You might also consider the recipient’s favorite flowers or colors to add a personalized flair to the tradition.