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What’s Trending in Wedding Florals
What Tulips Represent on Valentine’s Day: A Timeless Choice for Love
A Timeless Choice for Love
When we think of Valentine’s Day, our minds often drift to the classic red rose. But for those who want to add a unique twist to their romantic gesture, tulips are a stunning and meaningful alternative. With their elegant shape and rich symbolism, tulips have become a popular choice for Valentine’s Day bouquets, offering a fresh way to express love and admiration.
At Forest Green Flowers, we adore tulips for their timeless beauty and versatility. Let’s explore what tulips represent on Valentine’s Day and why a red or pink tulip bouquet could be the perfect way to surprise your loved one this year.
Guide to Choosing Funeral Flowers
Flowers play a significant role in funerals, serving as a beautiful tribute to honour the deceased.
Flowers express deep emotions and serve as a tangible symbol of love, respect, and admiration for the deceased. They convey feelings that words often cannot capture.
Flowers have been a part of funeral rituals for centuries, making them a traditional and respectful choice. They connect us to the past and honour age-old customs.
Here’s a straightforward guide to help you select the right floral tribute.
Floral Trends for Decorating Your Home This Christmas
As Christmas approaches, there’s no better way to bring festive warmth and elegance into your
home than with stunning floral arrangements.
At Forest Green Flowers, we’ve curated this year’s top Christmas floral trends to help you transform your space into a seasonal wonderland.
Whether you’re drawn to traditional designs or modern, nature-inspired looks, these trends will
inspire you to create a beautiful holiday atmosphere.
Top 5 Traditional Christmas Flowers for a Festive Home With Forest Green Flowers
As the holiday season approaches, we often think of twinkling lights, cosy fires, and, of course,
beautifully decorated homes.
One of the most delightful ways to bring the holiday spirit indoors is with the vibrant colours and scents of Christmas flowers.
At Forest Green Flowers, we believe
that flowers are not just decorations—they are a way to express the joy and warmth of the
season. Here are the top five traditional Christmas flowers to brighten your home this festive
season.
September Birth Flower – The Aster
The September flower is the aster, which is known for its vibrant colours and star-shaped blooms. September/Asters come in a variety of colours, including purple, blue, white, and pink, making them a versatile choice for gardens and floral arrangements.
They are also considered a symbol of patience and elegance. In the language of flowers, asters can convey a message of love and daintiness.
Purple asters (symbolize wisdom and royalty.)
White asters (represent purity and innocence.)
Pink asters (convey love and sensitivity.)
Red asters (are linked to undying devotion.)
In a broader sense, asters are seen as a symbol of the transition from summer to autumn, embodying the beauty and maturity of the late blooming season. This makes them a perfect flower to celebrate the month of September, as they capture the essence of change and the beauty of nature’s cycles.
Marvellous Mother’s Day Message Examples & Gift Ideas
Perfect Valentine’s Day Message Examples & Gift Ideas
Guide to Writing Sympathy Notes
When a friend or family member passes away we want to be supportive and show understanding. But often we don’t know exactly what to say and we’re left feeling lost for words or struggling to find the right sentiment.
Sending a sympathy message with a flower arrangement is not only a sign of respect, but an act of comfort and kindness.
At Forest Green, each of our exclusive flower bouquets comes with a complimentary personalised card, allowing you to add your own thoughtful message of sympathy to the flowers. However, we know that finding the right words can be difficult, so we have written some card suggestions for different occasions.
Birthday Month Flowers Guide
Everyone knows about their zodiac or birthstone, but did you know that there’s actually a birth flower too which has its own special meaning?! Knowing all about birth flower meanings can come in very handy when choosing the perfect birthday flowers to send to someone. Use our ultimate birth month flower guide to give a special someone in your life a personalised flower bouquet for their birthday!
A Guide to Anniversary Flowers by Year
For centuries flowers have been associated with love and romance. It’s not surprising therefore, that they are a traditional gift for most anniversaries. We all know that each wedding anniversary has a special symbol associated with it, like paper, silver or gold, depending on the years together. But, did you know that a lot of wedding anniversaries have their own special flower too? Impress your spouse by gifting them with a beautiful anniversary floral arrangement that includes a flower that corresponds with this milestone year.
So, whether it is your 1st anniversary or 50th, you can discover a variety of impressive anniversary flowers today at Forest Green. Read our guide below to help you choose the perfect bouquet.
Decorating your Event with Flowers
Flowers aren’t just for weddings, and should not be overlooked or underrated for any event! Fresh flowers are a wonderful way of decorating your event space. Not only will floral displays make a bold statement at your event, but they make your venue appear more polished and add interest to any space. Using flowers of the season can bring the freshness of nature to any indoor space and make it less “stuffy” and lively.
Here are some of the best examples of how our expert team at Forest Green can take your event to the next level:
Finding the Perfect Wedding Bouquet
The bride’s bouquet is sometimes side-lined for the more ‘important’ details, like the wedding dress, location, and the seating plan. But if you think about it, your bouquet is one of the most prominent features of the entire ceremony, not only does it sit in the brides’ hands for pretty much the duration of the day, but more importantly it will be immortalised in wedding photos forever!
From dusty rose to cascading greenery, Forest Green will promise that your bouquet will burgeon with romance and be as magical as your special day!! Here are our top choices:
Flower Colours & Their Meanings
Do you want to go that extra mile in selecting a bouquet to send to someone? Flowers are rich in symbolism and meaning, and choosing a particular colour can send an extra message to the recipient. Whether you wish to express love, friendship, sympathy, or a range of other emotions, the ‘language of flowers’ can speak volumes.
Check out our guide below and next time you are ordering or receiving a flower delivery, notice the colours of the flowers and think of the messages they send.
