The flowers used in Love ‘n Fresh designs change as the growing season ebbs and flows. Because our flowers are seasonal, you’ll always get an arrangment that’s unique, never a tired copy of what you might have gotten at the florist shop or grocery store. This seasonality also requires our clients to be a bit more flexible in specifying what they want. If you work within the framework of what’s in season, embracing the bright and happy flowers at their peak in the field and garden, you will not be disappointed!
“The centerpieces you did for our dinner at Longwood far exceeded my expectations—I was counting on fresh and lovely and I got that plus spectacular in a wholesome celebrate-the-earth way!”
- Marilyn Anthony, PASA
“…the flowers were absolutely beautiful. I adored them.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
- Marisa, bride
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The Language of Flowers
Flowers have long been embued with meaning, each conveying its own unqiue message. When choosing your flowers, you may wish to consider what each blossom represents, or it may just be amusing to know what associations these flowers use to have when botanicals where still a big part of religion, medicine, and folklore. Did you know that the reason bridal bouquets are traditional today is because brides in ancient times wished to both ward off evil spirits that might steal them away and to symbolize their fidelity to their soon-to-be-husband by carrying a collection of fragrant herbs and flowers? What message do you wish to convey today?
Amaranthus: Constancy and fidelity
Anemone: Abandonment, forsakenness, sincerity, fragility
Chrysanthemum: Happiness and long life
Daffodil/Narcissus: Respect, good fortune, chivalry, unrequited love
Daisy: Innocence, loyal love, purity
Forget-Me-Not: Faithful love and memory, true love
Iris: Faith and wisdom, inspiration
Ivy: Fidelity, wedded love, affection
Lilac: First love
Lily: Purity and sweetness
Lily of the Valley: Renewed happiness and humility
Peony: Happiness and prosperity
Rose (Red): Love and desire
Rose (White): Purity and innocence
Sweet Pea: Departure
Tulip: True love
Violet: Modesty
Zinnia: Thoughts of friends, present or absent
White: Truth
Yellow: Friendship or secret admirer
Red: Love
