Anniversary flowers for your first 10 years of marriage
Each year of marriage marks an important milestone in a couples’ life. It is something worth celebrating and every year is associated with various traditions. If you want to spoil your spouse with the most meaningful bouquet on your anniversary, you should opt for anniversary flowers that represent the number of years that you have been married.
First anniversary: Pansy
Pansies might not come to your mind right away when you think of anniversary flowers but they are associated with the first year of marriage. This is because they are small and delicate just like a newlywed couple. Rather than cut flowers, look for a potted plant that you can enjoy together for so much longer.
Second anniversary: Cosmos
These beautiful blooms symbolize how your love has grown over the past two years and your marriage has become stronger.
Third anniversary: Fuchsia
When you think of fuchsia, the bright purple-red colour will most likely come to mind. There are also flowers of this same name and they are available in several colours including red, pink, white, purple and even some combinations. They also have the nickname ‘Earrings of the Queen”.
Fourth anniversary: Geranium
Bright and bold, geraniums are perfect for celebrating four years of tying the knot. They symbolize the comfort stage of your relationship and, apart from their amazing colour, they are also loved for their impressive texture.
Fifth anniversary: Daisy
The daisy is known for its flatter appearance and large centre. The round centre represents the foundation of your marriage and each petal is the expansion and growth you have enjoyed together so far. Daisies also represent fidelity which is essential in any relationship.
Sixth anniversary: Calla Lily
Unlike any other lily, these anniversary flowers are unique in their beauty and scent. This is a year of reflection for many couples and these blooms represent the unique way in which your love for one another has developed over the years.
Seventh anniversary: Jack-in-a-Pulpit
Unlike most other anniversary flowers, Jack-in-a-Pulpit is a wildflower that blooms during the spring. It loves wet and wooded areas and represents the shelter that your marriage provides one another. It symbolizes safety and protection that you offer and receive from your spouse.
Eighth anniversary: Clematis
These blooms are part of the buttercup family and they have Japanese and Chinese origins. It’s a climbing plant which represents the intellect and cognitive connection between two people who have been married this long.
Ninth anniversary: Poppy
A seemingly simple option when it comes to anniversary flowers, the poppy represents extravagance, imagination and eternal sleep. In terms of your relationship, it symbolizes contentment and a peaceful existence together.
Tenth anniversary: Daffodil
After ten years of marriage, you should present your spouse with a bouquet of daffodils! These flowers offer impressive beauty which is parallel to the fact that ten years of marriage is just as impressive!
No matter what type of anniversary flowers you choose this year, make sure that you ask your florist about extras like luxury chocolates, champagne or balloons. Take the time to write a special note in the card provided by your florist too. Your words will mean the world to your spouse.