Roses are a universally accepted token of love. They have become paramount in any display of affection, from the first date to wedding anniversaries, roses seem Roses And Their Unique Meanings
find their way into all romantic occasions. Although we have all grown accustomed to the standard bouquet of twelve red roses, there is an etiquette that should be followed when giving roses. That etiquette has to do with the color and number of the flowers. Some may have guessed that different color roses convey different meanings, but so does the number of flowers. We'll take time to educate you and cover what you need to know when giving these special flowers.
Firstly, the color:
From deep velvet reds to soft angelic yellows, the vast variety of roses ensure just the right way to say 'I love you.'
Red - Red symbolizes romantic love, beauty and courage. These incredibly beautiful flowers bloom with a rich velvet red. Red roses have become a direct symbol for love in our modern culture.
White - White symbolizes purity and innocence. These gentle, delicate flowers bloom with a radiant white and are stunning to behold.
Dark Pink - Dark pink symbolizes gratitude or appreciation. These gorgeous, energetic flowers bloom with a fire. Their deep pinks will seem to fluoresce and are easily the most eye catching color of rose.
Light Pink - Light pink symbolizes sympathy of admiration. These soft, powdery flowers bloom with their own delicate beauty. Their lightly shaded petals are warm and elegant, a very peaceful rose.
Yellow - Yellow symbolizes friendship and joy. These sun-kissed roses bloom with a radiance like the sun. Yellow roses offer a perfect balance of boldness and elegance.
Lavender - Lavender symbolizes enchantment, it's a way to say 'love at first sight.' These powdery purple roses bloom with a gentle touch of purple that offer an incredible, unique beauty.
Orange - Orange symbolizes passionate desire, enthusiasm and fascination. These bold roses bloom with a deep, rich orange. Orange roses are full of fire and passion.
Along with color, the number of roses also convey a meaning. These rules generally apply to red roses but are applicable to other colors as well. From a single devout rose to a large bouquet, numbers are just as important as the color when giving roses.
1 rose - A single rose conveys the utmost devotion. A perfect gift during a new relationship
2 roses - intertwined, conveys 'marry me.' A symbol of true dedication and love.
6 roses - 'I miss you.' Half a dozen roses symbolizes the need to be loved. A perfect gift when you haven't seen your loved one.
12 roses - 'Be my steady.' A dozen roses symbolizes stable love, one that can stand the test of time.
13 roses - A baker's dozen implies a secret admirer. A perfect gift for someone shy.
24 roses - 'You are always on my mind.' Each rose symbolizes an hour of a day, there isn't an hour that passes without them in your mind.
36 roses - 'I'll remember our romantic moments.' A perfect gift for an anniversary or milestone in the relationship.
