Welcome to the garden. Be sure to pick a bouquet of fresh ideas!

For centuries people have communicated with flowers. They were often able to say things that the giver of them could not. Floral meanings can be traced back to early Egyptian, Chinese and Greek cultures, but the Victorian era is credited with giving meaning to flower bouquets in the early 1600's.

During the Victorian Era, a whole romantic language developed around the giving and receiving of flowers. Everything from the type, color and size of the flower to the way it was held or presented conveyed layers of meaning and communicated a gentleman’s feelings and intentions. Each bouquet contained a secret message for a lady to eagerly interpret and endlessly dissect. The popularity of "flower language" took off from there and in the Victorian era floral dictionaries could be found in most homes.

Today we know red roses symbolize true love, but beyond this much of the romantic tradition has been lost. Here I've compiled a list of the most popular flowers and their meanings. Use the list to communicate your feelings on your special day.

Link to Flower Dictionary