The anniversary date is usually considered to be the fiftieth anniversary, but today 25, 30, 35, 45 years are also celebrated with no less scope. A traditional gift for this holiday is a bouquet of flowers. Moreover, the most luxurious compositions are given specifically for anniversaries. Women's bouquets are distinguished by their elegance. They are often decorated with bows, ribbons, glitter, stuffed animals and other accessories. A bouquet is a status gift; the more interesting it is, the better the opinion of the guest who gave it. Women always expect something special from loved ones or loved ones. If you are invited to a colleague’s or boss’s anniversary, then your gift will also carry a diplomatic mission. To choose the right bouquet and please the lady, you need to know some rules of floral etiquette. There aren't many of them. We will try to talk about them in this article.
For a woman, everything is of great importance - color, type of flowers, packaging and how they were presented. So you need to carefully choose an anniversary bouquet for a lady. One of the most important points is the shade of the buds. It gives meaning to the entire composition - it is either a romantic gift, or expressing passion, or respect and gratitude. Here it is important not to get into a puddle by giving the boss something that is usually given to wives or lovers.
The meaning of the color of a women's bouquet for an anniversary
The pink shade of the buds is suitable for a young birthday girl; such a gift can be given to your beloved girlfriend or daughter
- Romantic, tender feelings for the birthday girl will be expressed by pink flowers, as well as mixed bouquets with pink, white, and lilac flowers. In general, all compositions in delicate pastel shades have romantic overtones.
- Passion and ardor can be expressed by red flowers, especially roses. But here you have to be careful. Red has many shades. So, scarlet or purple flowers express love, but dark burgundy flowers can be given as a sign of respect.
- Orange, lilac, blue or purple flowers demonstrate care, attention, and deep affection. A bouquet of them can be given to your mother, grandmother or sister. Moreover, buds of warm shades, for example, tea roses or orange gerberas, will express the desire for comfort and care, and cold ones - spiritual closeness. So a bouquet of irises or blue roses can be given to a teacher or lecturer.
- Respect, recognition, wishes for wealth and prosperity are best demonstrated by yellow bouquets, or yellow flowers in combination with white ones. Gratitude and hope for long-term cooperation are symbolized by lilac and purple compositions. They can be given to business partners, colleagues, bosses.
Red roses are best given to your wife or lover
Simple and tasteful
Simple, but with a touch of light romance:
- Lilac . Light purple and lilac shades of the bouquet are given in the case of nascent love, and darker ones are used to express stronger feelings. They are also a universal option to express admiration for the sophistication and grace of the birthday girl.
- Carnations . More austere flowers, a symbol of discreet love from a person who does not like to throw around words. White copies are given as a symbol of the purity and innocence of the birthday girl, pink ones are a way to express adoration and surprise at the woman’s talent.
Carnations can also tell about tender feelings
- Iris . The blue flower is an expression of hope, faith and love. You can give a girl both light blue and purple copies for her birthday. Purple-yellow varieties look contrasting in a bouquet and are suitable for an extraordinary personality.
The meaning of flowers in a woman's bouquet
Roses are the most universal flowers; they can be given to women of any age, with any social status. The main thing is to pay attention to the color.
Lilies should absolutely not be given to people with allergies, because even if their pollen does not cause an allergy, it can simply worsen the condition. Pink lilies have a romantic connotation, white ones are more formal flowers.
Orchids have long ceased to be exotic, but they are not considered classics either. This is the best gift for a friend or colleague, especially if she loves everything unusual. Pink orchids can be given to a young girl with romantic overtones. Dark orchids are gorgeous; they can be given to a mentor or boss if you have a warm, trusting relationship. An orchid is not suitable as an official gift, but if you want to surprise and show your originality, this is the best option.
Chrysanthemums are an excellent choice for an anniversary gift for a colleague or boss. They symbolize stability, prosperity, confidence. The color of the bouquet in this case does not matter much.
Gerberas are suitable for a mother, sister, grandmother, aunt or close friend. In shape they resemble large daisies - this is a symbol of family happiness. Gerberas are able to give positive emotions and charge with optimism. Bright and juicy gerberas express emotional affection, so it is better to give them to relatives. Dark or pale buds are suitable for formal bouquets.
Irises are best suited as a gift to those who are older or higher in position than you. They symbolize wisdom and respect. In general, all flowers of deep shades are suitable for gifts to management.
Callas express respect and admiration for a woman’s virtues. Therefore, this is a traditional anniversary gift for older ladies.
Peonies are best given to relatives. These fluffy double flowers look very chic in bouquets. But because of their softness and tenderness, they still express more emotional intimacy. Although burgundy or lilac peonies are quite suitable as a gift for a teacher, colleague or boss.
Eustomas are very delicate flowers; brides often use them to make bouquets. Most suitable for young birthday girls. They express tenderness, wishes for happiness, beauty. This bouquet can be given to your beloved or wife.
Current trends
Based on fashion trends, roses remain at the peak of popularity in all countries. Why this happens is difficult to explain. Perhaps the reason is tradition, culture or mass advertising.
Man with a bouquet
Among the other colors, leadership is distributed as follows:
- alstroemerias, gerberas - are universally loved for their colorfulness, which lifts the mood;
- peonies - delight with their splendor and chic appearance;
- tulips - they are especially relevant in winter and late autumn.
All these flowers are good, but they are already quite boring. Therefore, you can show originality. For example, the worse the calla lilies. They are usually given by gentlemen with great imagination. Yes, previously such flowers were considered mourning because they were used at funerals. Now this can be considered a relic of the past. Callas have come back into fashion and have gained fame as sophisticated plants. This bouquet is charming in itself and does not require any addition.
What flowers should you buy?
When assembling a bouquet, look at the appearance of the components. You need to focus on the following criteria:
- the flowers should be compact, rich in color and not disheveled, and the stem should be even and elastic along the entire length;
- Spots, yellowness and putrid stains are unacceptable.
With such defects, the composition will wither within a couple of days, ruining the girl’s mood.
Large selection of colors
You can determine how long plants stay in a vase by looking at the cut. If it has swollen and lost its elasticity, then this is a sure sign of old age.
Don't focus on the flora entirely. Make sure that the decor matches the feelings that you intend to express in this way. Be sure to consider the age of the recipient. So, it is not entirely appropriate to give a young lady a large basket of burgundy roses. Yes, this is a chic gesture - but out of place. Lilies of the valley or forget-me-nots will look better.
When choosing a bouquet, it’s a good idea to take into account the girl’s hair type and eye color. Who to give which flowers to:
- for brunettes - deep red (roses, peonies, orchids, dahlias);
- blondes - delicate shades (pink, cream, white, peach);
- red – contrasting color (blue, lilac, yellow, burgundy).
What flowers are not recommended to be kept in the apartment?
What could be more beautiful and harmless than flowers, but even here there are pitfalls. It turns out that not all flora can be kept in the house.
According to popular belief, it is unacceptable for dried and dead potted plants to appear in the interior. This is also wrong in terms of hygiene: dead stems and foliage become a favorable environment for the development of microorganisms harmful to health. And an unpleasant aroma will clearly ruin your mood. For the same reasons, it is necessary to change the water daily in vases with freshly cut flowers.
Pink rose
Now let's talk about bringing bouquets. If it smells strong, it's definitely not suitable for the bedroom. Such representatives include roses, lilacs, jasmine. The penalty for neglecting this advice will be a migraine. A similar reaction will occur to orchids and ferns (in pots), since they intensively absorb oxygen from the air and release carbon dioxide at night.
You cannot put an even number of trunks in one vessel. It is better to avoid yellow compositions, which is associated with prejudice - this is the color of separation and betrayal. Don't decorate your home with artificial flowers, although they are timeless, you won't find a better dust collector.
How many flowers do you give a woman on her anniversary?
There are traditional anniversary bouquets of three, five and seven flowers. Florists create chic compositions from them that look rich and are not very expensive. But if finances allow, then for an anniversary it is best to give 17, 21, 25 or more flowers. Especially if it's a fiftieth anniversary celebration.
- It is better not to give one flower for an anniversary; this gift is good for a first date.
- A bouquet of three or five buds is suitable for a young girl. For older ladies, it is better to look for more impressive bouquets.
- A composition of five, seven or nine flowers is a good everyday gift for a colleague, friend or mentor. In this case, a too chic bouquet may be inappropriate. But remember that five red roses mean a declaration of love.
- Lush bouquets of eleven flowers and more are best given to close relatives - mother, grandmother, sister, wife.
- Extraordinary-sized bouquets of twenty-five, fifty-one or one hundred and one buds are a sign of the breadth of soul and generosity of the donor. They express deep feelings and intimacy (especially roses). They are given to wives, mothers, or women who have played a special role in your life. However, you can also give your beloved boss a huge armful of 55 roses from the entire team.
A chic bouquet in a basket, worthy of the anniversary of an opera diva or celebrity
Is it possible to give flowers in pots for an anniversary?
Yes, if you know for sure that the birthday girl will appreciate this gift. The principle of choice here is the same as for bouquets - luxury and festiveness. Only here knowledge of the tastes of the hero of the day plays an important role. As a rule, women prefer to keep a specific type of plant at home, rather than all of them. And if a lady is engaged in growing flowers, then she probably knows which of them are rarer and more valuable to her and can bring special pleasure. A flower in a pot is a more intimate gift than a regular bouquet. And this is its special charm. The most common flowers in pots as a gift are azalea, akuba, anthurium, hydrangea, indoor jasmine, rose, orchid, bonsai, gerbera, violet, kalanchoe.
Indoor orchid is a very unusual, beautiful gift
What flower suits a girl according to her zodiac sign?
When choosing a bouquet, you can listen to the advice of astrologers, who claim that flowers have their own character depending on the zodiac sign.
Aries
The Aries girl is by nature a party girl, temperamental and passionate. She likes flowers of fiery shades - scarlet roses or tulips. By giving such a bouquet, you will emphasize the beauty and charm of the girl.
Taurus
The Taurus girl is caring and attentive. She will be pleased with a potted plant or a miniature bonsai tree.
Twins
Geminis are characterized by a slight charming character, as well as some frivolity. Their favorite flowers are wildflowers, so feel free to give bouquets of daisies, cornflowers and forget-me-nots.
Cancers
Cancers are sophisticated, refined, sweet and kind. Delicate flowers in pastel colors, such as lilies, will suit them.
Lions
A strong and independent Lioness girl appreciates attention to her person. It is better to give her luxurious bouquets of large flowers. Peonies are ideal.
Virgo
This is the case when beauty is in simplicity. Virgos organically combine softness and practicality; they will appreciate simple and elegant compositions. Good choices would be carnations and chrysanthemums.
Scales
The romantic Libra girl will appreciate the sophistication. Try to collect a bouquet of many small roses - success is guaranteed.
Scorpion
If your intimate friend is a Scorpio, she is mysterious and enigmatic. The ideal flower for her would be an orchid - a symbol of nobility and majesty.
Sagittarius
Representatives of this sign require constant attention. To some extent, the Sagittarius girl is selfish. Emphasize its significance by giving large, eye-catching flowers, such as gladioli.
Capricorns
Capricorn girls resemble an impregnable fortress and know their worth. By giving her a rare flower, such as edelweiss, you will show that you understand her exclusivity.
Fish
A representative of this sign is the ideal girl, understanding, innocent, modest and merciful. All these qualities are symbolized by lilies.
Aquarius
Aquarians are creative and unusual people. It is better to give them not bouquets of flowers, but compositions where the inflorescences will be beautifully combined with sweets or chocolates. The style of the composition should be discreet and not conspicuous.
Original bouquets for a woman's anniversary
An original anniversary gift can be a bouquet of soft toys, fruits, sweets, as well as flowers in a box or basket. Such compositions are not suitable for every occasion. They are given only to those whom they know well. You need to be sure of the birthday girl’s tastes. A bouquet of teddy bears can discourage the hero of the occasion. If you give a basket of sweets, be sure that the recipient has a sweet tooth. Your creativity is a definite plus, but it must be appreciated, otherwise it will turn into a minus. Florists recommend giving women baskets with gerberas or roses for their anniversaries. They look especially festive.
How to give flowers correctly
The bouquet should not be handed over as a formality. It does not need to be “shoved in” and presented as a state award. It must be carefully presented from hand to hand so that it is clear that you are sensitive to the gift. However, it must be below the level of the recipient’s face. Flowers should not be given silently. Be sure to say a few words about the bouquet you are giving. For example, what meaning do you put into your gift.
Ordering flowers today is not a problem. But if you have little personal time, or there is no way to transport the bouquet safely, use the services of online stores. This applies more to bulky bouquets of 25 or more flowers. It is more convenient to order such a bouquet with delivery to the birthday girl’s home. After all, large bouquets are very heavy and it will not be possible to give them from hand to hand to a woman. It will be much better for the flowers and for you if they are delivered by professionals.
