A bouquet of flowers is a lovely gesture for a wedding anniversary. Certain flowers are traditionally given for different years of marriage, and incorporating those blooms will make your bouquet even more meaningful for your partner. Here is a list of the first ten years of anniversary flowers and what they represent.

Anniversary Flower Choices

1. Year One

Carnations are colorful blooms that celebrate the commitment made when vows were said a year ago. Available in a plethora of hues to suit your taste, carnations also indicate young love and optimism for the future.

2. Year Two

Lily of the valley represents purity as well as modesty and devotion to each other. Another choice to include this year are cosmos. These unique blossoms add complexity to a bouquet as well as bright hues like pink, orange, red, or yellow.

3. Year Three

Sunflowers are the flower of choice for year three. Bright and beautiful, sunflowers symbolize a secure bond. With a solid, sturdy stalk, they also mean warmth and loyalty to one another built on a strong foundation of trust.

4. Year Four

Celebrate the fourth year with hydrangeas, which symbolize gratefulness and appreciation. Another colorful choice that will spruce up a bouquet is the geranium. Known for its comforting beauty, it also hints at exciting surprises that will keep the couple happy.

5. Year Five

Fresh and lovely, daisies are perfect for a fifth anniversary. They are delicate and gentle, representing romance and innocence. Because their dainty petals emanate from a strong center, they represent a stable bond ready to grow with every year.

6. Year Six

For year six, choose calla lilies, which embody growth and beauty as well as love and wisdom. Because of their upward structure, they also symbolize reflection on maintaining a stable marriage.

7. Year Seven

Freesia for a seventh anniversary expresses faithfulness. This bloom is quite fragrant and exotic in its appearance, a characteristic to portray a future of exciting surprises.

8. Year Eight

Select lilacs to reminisce about your first moments of falling in love. Because they mean rebirth, these flowers lead to reflecting on why you married, especially when the complexities of daily life interfere.

9. Year Nine

Birds of paradise celebrate love in ninth anniversary floral arrangements. This exotic blossom also symbolizes adventure, exploration, and a thrilling future to look forward to.

10. Year Ten

Simple and charming, the yellow daffodil marks a decade of love and reminds you of the little happinesses in life. The bright yellow of a daffodil illustrates the brilliance of love as it grows and radiates.

 

For over 30 years, the family-owned Pali Florist & Gift Shop has been Kailua, HI’s choice for flower bouquets, leis, and floral arrangements for every occasion. They also offer a rewards program for bouquets, gift baskets, and balloons. Call (808) 261-1818 to order a custom arrangement, or browse their selection online.