Some couples like to give traditional anniversary flowers on their wedding anniversary or use the traditional flower in the decorations of an anniversary celebration.
Here is a list of the flowers often associated with the 1st through 50th wedding anniversaries.
1st anniversary: Carnation is the symbol of admiration if it is red. White carnation symbolizes pure and innocent love and pink bloom symbolizes the words “I’ll never forget you”.
2nd anniversary: Lily of the valley symbolizes happiness and purity of heart.
3rd anniversary: Sunflower. This flower signifies a “devout admirer”. The way in which a sunflower turns to follow the sun symbolizes deep loyalty and constancy.
4th anniversary: Hydrangea symbolizes gratefulness and pride.
5th anniversary: Daisy indicates for innocence, purity and gentleness as the giver as the recipient.
6th anniversary: Calla is a symbol of transition and growth, reflecting the beauty and pride obtained from shared wisdom over the years.
7th anniversary: Freesia is a symbol of trust and fidelity.
8th anniversary: Lilac reminiscent of springtime and young love, they symbolize and recall love's first emotions.
9th anniversary: Bird of paradise symbolizes magnificence and splendor – celebrating romance's unexpected side.
10th anniversary: Daffodil symbolizes singular love and chivalry.
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