Wedding Anniversaries

Anniversary celebrations began in medieval times when people celebrated 25 and 50 years of marriage. A husband would crown his wife with a wreath of silver for 25 years and of gold for 50.

The tradition of gold and silver anniversaries has stuck, but there is now a long list of other named anniversaries to accompany them. Each represents a different facet of the couple's commitment, the stage their relationship is at and the number of years they have been together. Below is a list of romantic flower meanings for each anniversary.

1st Red & White Roses - Unity

2nd White Carnations - Pride, beauty, living for love

3rd Bird of Paradise - Magnificence

4th Alstroemeria - Devotion, friendship

5th Bonsai/Topiary - Stability

6th Red Tulips - Declaration of love

7th Ivy Plant - Wedded love, fidelity, friendship

8th White Lilies - Purity, It's heavenly to be with you

9th Living Plant - Growth, everlasting

10th Pink Rose - To my friend, perfect happiness

11th White Daisies - Innocence, loyal love

12th Sunflower - Loyalty

13th Stock - You'll always be beautiful to me

14th Gladiolus - Remembrance, strength

15th Stephanotis - Happiness in marriage

16th Statice - Lasting beauty

17th Red Carnation - Deep love, passion

18th Porcelana Roses - Admiration

19th Bronze Mums - Joy, long-life, truth, wonderful friend

20th Pink & White Roses - I love you still and always will

25th Sterling Silver Roses - Love at first sight

30th White Rose - Purity

35th African Violet - Faithfulness

40th Red Roses - Perfect love, respect

45th Blue Iris - Faith, wisdom and health

50th Yellow Roses - Joy, gladness and friendship

55th Calla - Magnificent beauty

60th Orchids - Love, beauty, mature charm