Flowers For Special Occasions

Mark special birthdays with selected flower arrangements and bouquets defined by personality and age. Milestone birthdays usually have a colour scheme, for example a 50th birthday tends to be known as the ‘golden age’ and so a gold colour scheme is a popular choice.

Milestone birthday floral arrangements will often feature statement roses, sophisticated lilies and exotic orchids.

Every wedding anniversary should be celebrated and is often the perfect occasion to give a beautiful flower bouquet or floral arrangement to your loved one and if you’re unsure what flowers to choose then there are plenty of online resources to guide you. 

For instance,  first wedding anniversary (paper anniversary) flowers should include Carnations as a symbol of young and passionate love, while a 10th anniversary (tin anniversary) should be celebrated with flowers containing Daffodils. 

A 40th wedding anniversary (Ruby Anniversary) flower arrangement should include Gladioli while a 60th wedding anniversary (Diamond Anniversary) is all about Roses

Nothing says congratulations to a new bride and groom than beautiful wedding flowers crafted by hand to celebrate a special day. 

Flowers have a special something that can transform the look and feel of a wedding day and depending on the time of year your wedding is taking place, you can choose from an array of fresh flowers, including Peonies, Sunflowers and Roses.

Bridal bouquets should complement the bride’s dress but also acknowledge the wedding theme and the bride’s personal style. So when planning your wedding florals, don’t get too overwhelmed by the vast choice of bridal bouquets, speak to your wedding planner or better still, seek expert advice from a luxury and well-renowned florist

With the arrival of a new baby boy or girl, there is no better way to say ‘welcome to the world’ than with flowers, capture the joy of a new baby with a traditional arrangement in soft blue or pastel pink or be more unique and choose a modern bouquet with ‘sunny yellow’ and ‘light orange’ florals.

Certain flowers symbolise the month of birth, for example, marigolds for October baby arrivals or daisies for April births, while Tulips and Daisies are popular alternatives.

Sending flowers to someone who is graduating is the perfect way to say congratulations on your success and ‘here’s to your new beginnings’, but what type of flowers should you choose to give? 

Roses are well known for celebrating academic success with white, red and yellow roses all being popular. 

However, there are many other flower choices; Sunflowers are bright and cheerful , Tulips like Roses symbolise success, Peonies convey a sense of joy while Carnations are a classic choice, and Hydrangeas add a touch of elegance.

Sending flowers is a fantastic way to celebrate an engagement, but, what are the best flowers to symbolise love, passion and excitement? 

Roses, Lilies, Peonies, Hydrangeas and Orchids are all excellent choices and depending on the season, you can choose between vibrant and bright or delicate pastel floral arrangements.

Choosing what flowers to buy for Mother’s Day is not an easy task, however, there are certain flowers that carry lovely symbolic messages;

Carnations symbolise love and admiration while the classic Rose bouquet embodies love and gratitude. Lilies stand for purity and commitment while bright Tulips represent a cheerful and full personality.

So, no matter which flowers you pick to give on Mother’s Day,  a beautiful floral bouquet or arrangement with a heartfelt message is guaranteed to bring a smile. 

Sending flowers to your father on Father’s Day has never really been a popular choice, however, forgetting the outdated stereotypes, a floral gift to your dad to say thank you for everything he does is a wonderful gesture.

But what flowers should you choose?

Roses are not only beautiful, but are symbolic of his ability to guide you through life, while Alstroemeria demonstrates his strength and the special bond you share.