Maybe you've recently been invited to a graduation party or a baby shower. Or perhaps you want to simply congratulate a friend or loved one for achieving a new milestone. What to bring?
Congratulations flowers are just what you need. But staring over so many different bouquets can be overwhelming. Which flower or bouquet will really get the message across?
Congratulations Flowers Can Say So Much
Now you just want to be sure they're saying the right thing!Below you'll find seven different occasions along with our recommendations as to which flowers will give the message you want to deliver.
1. New Job
Say congrats for landing that new job with:Daffodils
Daffodils are sometimes referred to as Narcissus. That's because the ancient Greeks believed that the flower originated from Greek God Narcissus who couldn't get enough of himself. And that may be.But with their bright and happy infusion of yellow into the early spring, there's no flower that says new beginning and rebirth like the daffodil. And a whole bouquet of them will leave anyone feeling encouraged.
Even if you don't go with a big bouquet, be sure not to give just a single bloom. Rather than rebirth and new beginnings, a single bloom represents misfortune.
And nobody wants that negative energy for their new job!
2. Engagement
Celebrate the happy new couple with:Chrysanthemums
Known more commonly by their shortened name, the mum represents joy, optimism, and wishes for a long life.In fact, the mum with its boldly colored flowers in reds, oranges, yellows, and purples is symbolic of the sun in Japan. It is celebrated there every year with a happiness festival.
With all of the positive and cheerful energy they exude, what better flower to give a newly engaged couple getting ready to embark on a long journey together?
3. New Baby
Acknowledge this amazing milestone with:Carnations or Gerber Daisies
With their ruffled softness and subtle scent, carnations are almost a metaphor for a new baby. And they're one of the most traditional congratulations flowers.And while another option is the daisy - which also represents new birth - more and more people are choosing the Gerber daisy instead.
You get the new birth symbolism of the daisy, but with a wide variety of colors so you can pick the perfect color combination. Plus, the Gerber daisies are priced to please. They're a win-win.
4. New Home
Share your excitement with:Brightly Colored Roses and Sunflowers, Or Plants
Yeah, there are all sorts of traditional gifts to give the new homeowner. But do you think with all of those boxes to unpack, they really want more stuff?Giving the new homeowner a bouquet of sunflowers and/or roses in playful hues will give an as-of-yet unadorned room a splash of color. And maybe some nice fragrance too.
But if you're still feeling guilty about not giving them a lasting gift, then consider a plant. An orchid will do an equally terrific job at bringing some color to a new space.
Or try some fresh herbs to brighten up the kitchen and the future meals that will be cooked there.
You could even go with a three-stalked bamboo wrapped in red ribbon for good luck.
5. Retirement
Recognize a job well done with:Hydrangeas
The hydrangea has a complicated history. In Japan, it has long been linked to appreciation and gratitude. And modern-day Japanese florists use pink hydrangeas to represent genuine emotion and love since they liken the flower's appearance to a beating heart.The Victorians had a different take. They felt that the longevity of the hydrangea blossoms were representative of someone who was prone to boasting and bragging.
These days the Victorian angle has been cast aside in the West and the hydrangea has come to represent appreciation and gratitude as it has in Japan for millennia.
This makes it an ideal flower to express that appreciation and gratitude for one who has served in his or her job for a long time.
6. Graduation
Get that grad a congratulations bouquet by:Following the Theme of the School's Colors
This one is less about symbolism and more about just having some fun with those congratulations flowers!Giving flowers that match the school colors will be a lot more challenging for some than for others.
For instance, if the colors are red and white, you won't have much trouble. But what about blue and green?
You could start with some blue iris interspersed with Irish bells. Or deep blue delphinium with chartreuse zinnia.
If it all feels too intimidating, just ask a florist for help. He or she will be able to provide you with the exact colors you need.
7. Anniversary
One thing you need to know about celebrating anniversaries with flowers is this:The Type Depends on the Years of the Anniversary
Where the graduation bouquet steered away from symbolism, the anniversary bouquet is very specifically connected with it.Whether you're congratulating your coworker for seven years on the job, or your best friend celebrating her 14th anniversary, there's a specific flower for that.
Below is a comprehensive list of the appropriate flower for each specific anniversary.
- First Anniversary - Carnation (Commitment)
- Second Anniversary - Lily of the Valley (Purity of relationship and devotion)
- Third Anniversary - Sunflower (Bond)
- Fourth Anniversary - Hydrangea (Gratitude)
- Fifth Anniversary - Daisy (New promise)
- Sixth Anniversary - Calla Lily (Growth of wisdom)
- Seventh Anniversary - Freesia (Faithfulness and loyalty)
- Eighth Anniversary- Lilac (Nostalgia of early days)
- Ninth Anniversary - Bird of Paradise (Magnificence)
- Tenth Anniversary - Daffodil (Simple pleasure)
- Eleventh Anniversary - Tulip (Passion)
- Twelfth Anniversary - Peony (Good fortune)
- Thirteenth Anniversary- Chrysanthemum (Joy and optimism)
- Fourteenth Anniversary - Orchid (Maturity)
- Fifteenth Anniversary - Rose (Love)
In the meantime, you'll be extending your congratulations to your friends and loved ones with a deeper meaning underneath. And that's some powerful stuff.
Say Congrats with Some Amazing Blooms
Let them know how special they are with a bouquet of congratulations flowers that is truly from the heart.We hope this article helped you get started on picking the right flowers for the right occasion.
Just remember you can always enlist the help of our professional florists to find just the right match of flower for the occasion. Contact us today. We're happy to help!
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