What's Your Wedding Anniversary Flower?

Did you know that each anniversary year has its own wedding anniversary flower? These flowers aren't set in stone, but they've come down from tradition and are still used today. The traditional list includes flowers for every year from one to fifteen, as well as for every five years after that. Interestingly enough, the 28th anniversary also has its own flower - the orchid. Here's a list of the flowers for the other anniversary years.

There are all sorts of ways to use your wedding anniversary flower to craft a beautiful, unique gift for your spouse.

Floral Gifts

Of course, the simplest way to incorporate the flower for your year is to ring up a florist and have them create a bouquet just for your loved one. Be aware that not all of these flowers are carried by florists all the time.

You might have to give a week or two's notice so that your florist can special order the specific blooms you need for your arrangement.

There are all sorts of different arrangements you can use, including traditional vase arrangements and hand-tied bouquets. An excellent idea would be to get your spouse an arrangement in a lovely crystal vase that promises many more flower deliveries to come. You could also find the actual plant that goes with your anniversary so that it could bloom in your garden for years to come.

One thing to remember is that you don't have to make an entire arrangement of just your anniversary flower. Instead, have the florist mix in some contrasting blooms for a beautiful arrangement, or go with a monochromatic theme of all one colour. You could also find out the traditional meanings of certain flowers that you could put into your arrangement. Then, you could craft something that carries lots of messages from your heart.

Other Floral Themed Gifts

You don't have to use your wedding anniversary flower to send a bouquet, either. Instead, think of other flower themed gifts you can give that incorporate this flower. You can get all sorts of beautiful items made with pressed flowers, including bookmarks, picture frames, and even jewellery. Other options include items that can be embroidered or hand painted with the flower of your choice. These could include things like scarves, shirts, jewellery boxes and wooden picture frames.

You definitely don't have to just send flowers that match up to your wedding anniversary. Instead, think about what would mean the most to your spouse, and craft a gift around the flower that will last for many anniversaries to come.

You also don't have to use your traditional wedding anniversary flower. Instead, you could use a flower that reminds you of your spouse or of your most recent year of marriage. You could also choose flowers based on their traditional meanings and symbolism. When you put some thought into it, nearly any flower themed gift would make a great anniversary present.

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