FLOWERS: THE PERFECT ANNIVERSARY GIFT
Every marriage is different and every year brings its own ups and downs. The great thing about flowers as a gift is that they're endlessly adaptable and customisable, and you can use them to express your feelings through symbolism.
Basing your flower choice on your loved one's favourites is always a good idea, but with the right symbolism, shapes, colours and scents, you can take your bouquet to the next level. What are you waiting for? Get inspired by the seven bouquets below to surprise your loved one with on your wedding day or as an anniversary present.
1. BOUQUET FOR A SPECIAL WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
If this year brings an extra special anniversary year, such as a 10th, 25th or 50th year being married? Surprise your loved one with an exuberant bouquet that exudes love with flowers such as roses, ranunculus, carnations and freesias.
2. CHEERFUL BOUQUET WITH A GOLDEN touch
If you've recently overcome some difficulties or simply want to celebrate the continued success of your relationship during a tricky time, a cheerful yellow bouquet will speak to your happiness with your partner and a hope for bright times ahead. We suggest combining powerful gladioli with cheerful yellow gerberas and sunflowers to give your wedding day or anniversary a touch of gold.
3. ROMANTIC BOUQUET WITH PASTEL ROSES
If your lover makes you feel like you're floating on a pink cloud, there's no better flower than a rose to express your feelings. A romantic combination of roses in pastel shades such as yellow, white, purple and pink is bursting with loving symbolism, as each different shade of rose has its own special symbolism.
4. STYLISH AND SIMPLE SPRING BOUQUET
When you think of an anniversary bouquet, you might initially think of an excess and exuberance, but you don't have to go all out to express your unconditional love with flowers. Sometimes love is simple and kind, and it's easy to express this through flowers. A seemingly simple bouquet can be extremely stylish and radiate simplicity. How about a classic bouquet with white tulips (or other white seasonal favourites) and a white orchid?
5. a cheerfully bright, scented bouquet
Do you want to show your lover how overjoyed they make you? Surprise them on your wedding day or anniversary that's so much fun they can enjoy it even with their eyes closed, it's so beautifully scented. Choose beautiful and fragrant freesias, or, if you prefer fewer bright colours, discover the wonderfully fragrant combination of sweet peas and viburnum.
6. A POWERFUL RED BOUQUET TO SHOW YOUR LOVE
Do you want to demonstrate to your partner on your wedding day or anniversary that your love is unconditional and that you love their character above all else? Then emphasise the characteristics of each flower (such as the shape, structure, height, scent), rather than the colour, by choosing a mono-bouquet in a single powerful colour. Combine heart-shaped anthurium, exuberant hydrangea, romantic roses and sophisticated asparagus fern.
7. PASSIONATE BOUQUET FULL OF LOVING SYMBOLISM
Roses are the universal symbol for love and passion so unsurprisingly, a passionate bouquet of red roses is the perfect gift on your wedding day or anniversary. For some extra fire and passion, add heart-shaped, red anthurium and pink or red carnations, which symbolise admiration, love and appreciation. This bouquet will set your love on fire!
EXTRA-SPECIAL GIFT IDEAS FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY OR ANNIVERSARY
A bouquet is a wonderful gift in itself, but with these extra-special gift additions you'll really take your wedding or anniversary gift over the top:
- Write a striking note or love poem by hand on a card, hang it on your bouquet and demonstrate your sensitivity and love to your partner. Get inspired by this poetic bouquet idea.
- Strengthen your bouquet: at the moment of giving, tell the story behind the flowers. Share why you chose those specific flowers, the symbolism of the blooms and why the bouquet suits your partner and your marriage.
- Place the bouquet in a suitable vase yourself and take care of it bouquet so your partner doesn't have to. Not a pro (yet!) at arranging and caring for flowers? Use these tips and tricks to keep your flowers looking beautiful in their vase for as long as possible.
MORE INSPIRATION FOR wedding and anniversary gifts
Looking for more inspiration for wedding and anniversary gifts? Get creative with flowers and surprise your loved one with a romantic breakfast in bed or a delicious dessert with the chic addition of edible flowers. To seduce your loved one even further, why not DIY a love potion with rose petals?
