How to Express Yourself Using the Language of Flowers

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Decide what the occasion is.

   It is fine to express yourself through flowers for most events in life, from birth to death and in between, as long as you don't err and accidentally send the wrong message.
   
   While not every person knows the language of flowers, there will usually be someone around to "translate" for them, so don't worry, the message will usually get to them, and if not, it's always the thought that counts!
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   Step 2: Find a good florist who can help you locate the flowers you want.

   One major consideration to bear in mind is the season; even if you really, really want to say something in flowers, if it isn't the right season for those flowers you could end up expressing yourself in a very expensive way, with air-freighted blooms from abroad.
   
   To avoid this difficulty, have some back-up meanings in case your flowers aren't in season or aren't available. , This list will help you work out which flowers mean what:
   Apple blossom – perfection Arum lily – ardour Azalea – true to the end Bluebell – ever-lasting love Camellia – perfect loveliness Carnation (red) – admiration, fascination Carnation (white) – sweet and lovely Chrysanthemum – truth Daffodil – joy, regard Daisy – innocence, sharing Flowering almond – hope Forget-me-not – true love, speaks for itself Freesia – sweetness Gardenia – purity and joy Gerbera – cheerfulness Heather (white) – luck Heliotrope – devotion Honeysuckle – bonds of love, generosity Iris – hope and wisdom, flame Ivy (foliage) – fidelity Japonica – loveliness Jasmine – sensuality Lemon blossom – fidelity in love Lilac – youthful innocence Lily – majesty, purity Lily of the valley – happiness, return of happiness Mimosa – sensitivity Myrtle – love Orange blossom – purity Orchid – beauty Peach blossom – captive Rose (pink) – happiness, grace (pale pink) Rose (red) – I love you, passion Rose (white) – purity, love and beauty Rosemary – remembrance Snowdrop – hope Stephanotis – marital happiness, exotic travel Sunflower – adoration Sweet pea – lasting pleasure Tulip (red) – love Tulip (yellow) – sunshine of my life Veronica – fidelity Violet – faithfulness, fidelity , Prepare a bouquet or some other arrangement as relevant.
   
   If it's for a wedding, then the bridal bouquet is usually the best place to start with a special message. , If it's a gift or a message of particular import (such as cheering someone up in hospital), a handwritten note to express your wishes is also a good idea, as it's likely your recipient will be happiest to read your message and have it backed up by the flowers.
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   Step 3: Know what the flowers mean.

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   Step 4: Once you've chosen the message you want to send by matching the flowers in the above list to your message

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   Step 5: shop for the flowers.

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   Step 6: Consider attaching a note.

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