Spring is all about flowers! Thanks to shows like Madmen that celebrate everything traditional anniversary flowers are still very cool.
Every anniversary is associated with its own bud. Here is a breakdown of which flower is for which anniversary year and the symbolism of the flower.
First Anniversary – Carnation
The light pink carnation symbolizes the joy and innocence of a first love that was meant to last.
Second Anniversary – Lily of the Valley
This tiny demure bloom has long been associated with blessings, humility, purity, happiness and devotion.
Third Anniversary – Sunflower
This big happy yellow bloom symbolizes strength, warmth, loyalty and consistency.
Fourth Anniversary – Hydrangea
This huge, almost gaudy blue flower with its clusters of flower symbolizes gratitude, appreciation and respect.
Fifth Anniversary – Daisies
Innocent daisies symbolize innocence, fidelity and light-heartedness. .
Sixth Anniversary – The Calla
The calla lily is a white trumpet shaped flower which symbolizes pride, beauty and wisdom.
Seventh Anniversary – The Freesia
This symbolizes trust, consistency and legend has that its fragrant aroma prevents infidelity.
Eighth Anniversary – Lilac
These violet blooms have heart shaped leaves that are a symbolic remembrance of when the couple first met.
Ninth Anniversary – Bird of Paradise
This beautiful large blue and orange blossom symbolizes the splendid and sexual side of a long term romance.
Tenth Anniversary – Daffodil
This yellow flower symbolizes renewal, chivalry and the simple things that matter most in life.
Eleventh Anniversary – Tulip
Tulips of any color symbolize the deepening of passion, elegance and grace.
Twelfth Anniversary – Peony
This lush pink bloom is the symbolic embodiment of riches, honor, good fortune and a happy marriage.
Thirteenth Anniversary – Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemums are associated with wealth, abundance and faithfulness.
Fourteenth Anniversary – Orchid
An orchid represents maturity, thoughtfulness, affection, beauty and commitment.
Fifteenth Anniversary — Rose
This favorite bud of Cleopatra’s is the eternally loving symbol of perfection, beauty, magic, hope and passion.
Twentieth Anniversary – Aster
This elegant little flower is representative of patience, elegance, wisdom and good fortune.
Twenty Fifth Anniversaries – Iris
This purple blossom symbolizes hope, faith, courage, promise and wisdom.
Fortieth Anniversary – Gladiolus
This flower with its spear like petals symbolizes the piercing of the heart with love. It also symbolizes fidelity and fond memories.
Fiftieth Anniversary — Yellow Roses and Violets
Gold and purple are the majestic colors of the traditional flowers for this anniversary. The rose symbolizes prosperity and longevity and the violets symbolize humility and commitment.
Of course throughout the years you can make bouquets of flowers symbolic to that anniversary year. For instance the forty-fourth anniversary could consist of both Gladiolus and Hydrangea!