 | The brilliant colors in the carnation’s dense ruffles reflect the exuberance of the first year of marriage. The carnation’s touch of simplicity mirrors the humble hope for growth and prosperity in future years. Playful and regal, the carnation reveals all the joys the past year has contained, along with the promise of much joy to come. |
 | Made from delicate pearls woven together between sturdy protective leaves, the Lily of the Valley is the flower that celebrates the young but developing harmonies in a marriage, the blossoms that are the flower of love and work. The Lily of the Valley’s Hellenistic qualities exude an ongoing grace. |
 | Every place, every garden or room lit by radiant sunflowers, glows a brilliant gold that invites while it transforms. The third year of marriage is represented by the mighty sunflower because of its sturdy and intense glow is a reminder of the welcoming warmth in love. |
 | The Hydrangea is included in the celebration of four years of marriage because it is a beacon toward a sophistication generated by the subtleties of beauty and grace. The Hydrangea offers an almost otherworldly style that hints at possibilities unexplored. |
 | Because the Daisy can be traditional or exotic, because it can represent wildness, playfulness, and expansiveness, because the Daisy can be either formal or informal, it has come to represent the creativity and imagination developed over five years of marriage. |
 | The graceful and elegant Calla Lily blossom, evoked so powerfully by the painter Diego Rivera, is a beautiful reminder of the purity and wisdom gained over six years of marriage. No other flower can match the white cylindrical flower for its translucence and grace. |
 | Intricate and splendid, the freesia represents trust and fidelity. The gorgeous staggered buds of the freesia open up wide to reveal such an amazing dose of warmth and charm for such a delicate plant. Surely an attention grabber, a freesia in bloom is a magical flower. |
 | The lilac’s powerful aroma calls forth the memories and emotions of young love. The heart shaped leaves of the lilac and its easily identifiable purple blossoms recall springtime, a fresh beginning, the unending possibility of renewal. |
 | No other flower can match the Bird of Paradise’s exotic appeal, its magical, almost mythic embodiment of multiple romantic elements. The Bird of Paradise is symbolic of the fires of passion that continue to manifest themselves in wild and unpredictable ways. |
 | Traditional and romantic, the beautiful Daffodil urges couples to look back over a decade of love and recall the simple pleasures that have propelled their relationship forward. The bright and joyous Daffodil blossom and its glorious fragrance invite meditative looks backwards before exploring the future. |
 | Long considered the flower of romance, the Tulip’s one of a kind shape and brilliant combination of brightly colored blossom with a deep green stem makes it an unforgettable anniversary flower. A fresh bouquet of tulips is a reminder of spring, of new growth, and fresh ideas. |
 | The lush Peony is a symbol of prosperity. A flower similar in appearance to the Carnation, the flower of exciting but humble beginnings, the twelfth year of marriage is a time to appreciate the wealth and riches of wisdom and experience with this densely beautiful flower. |
 | Brilliant and lovely, the Chrysanthemum is sunlight concentrate. Long associated with the pleasures of commitment and consistency, the Chrysanthemum is a strong symbol of love’s enduring power. A gorgeous bouquet of fresh Chrysanthemums is sure to light up this important anniversary. |
 | The delicate Orchid, the way it’s petals radiate an ephemeral aura as they hang from the slender green stem, has become symbolic of thoughtfulness and understanding along with the need to nurture the fragile elements of a love that will last. |
 | This powerful flower epitomizes the passion and magic of love. No other flower can match the romantic legacy of the rose. After fifteen years of marriage, it is time to celebrate the passion that still burns as deeply as the vibrant colors and fragrance of the mighty rose. |
 | After twenty years together, a special flower is required to commemorate such an important anniversary. The Aster, with its star shaped blossom, is revered around the world for its magical qualities. The Aster represents patience and wisdom along with the spontaneity these attributes create. |
 | The gorgeous Iris, its deep midnight blue containing exciting levels of mystery and potential, is an unforgettable flower. The Iris embodies a unique romance, a romance defined by the personal qualities and characteristics of the couple in love, their strength, commitment, and understanding. |
 | The Lily is a flower rich in tradition and so it is the perfect flower to symbolize thirty wonderful years of marriage. The Lily’s star shaped blossom and vibrant coloring contains the elements of strength and devotion, an enduring sense of togetherness and tenderness that unites various elements in wonderful harmony. |
 | Derived from the Latin word meaning sword, the Gladiolus is named for its sword shaped blossoms and for the way it is said to pierce the heart with love. After forty lovely years of marriage it is time to reflect on all the moments that have left an endearing impression on the heart, all the moments that will never be forgotten. |
 | No other anniversary features two different flowers, but this very special event requires such a powerful symbolic gesture. Because a marriage successful enough to last half a century must be comprised of two personalities that are as distinct as the sun-filled yellow rose and the lush, imaginative Violet, this lovely combination represents two unique individuals who have come together to create a new radiant beauty that is simply unforgettable. |
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