From incredible wedding bouquets and beautiful Mother’s Day arrangements to blooms we offer in the hope of soothing hurt feelings, there are many occasions and reasons for why we give flowers. Next time you give the gift of flowers, take a moment to consider their meaning before you buy. Flowers can be a wonderfully personal gift when you choose one whose meaning most closely matches the message you’re trying to convey. Here are a few of the most popular floral choices and the meaning they carry.
Carnations
As one of the most popular flowers in the world, the carnation is widely appreciated and enjoyed. Carnations are available in a variety of colors and are generally symbolic of love and fascination.