From paper (year 1) to gold (year 50): the traditional flower for each anniversary milestone and what it symbolizes.
Anniversary flowers carry meaning beyond their beauty. Each year has a traditional symbol (materials like paper, wood, or gold) and a corresponding flower. Knowing this lets you give something that says far more than "happy anniversary."
The first year is paper, symbolizing the blank pages you're still writing together. White carnations represent pure love and good luck. Their ruffled texture mirrors the delicate nature of a new marriage.
Five years calls for daisies: cheerful, loyal, and enduring. Wood symbolizes the sturdy roots you've grown together.
A decade together. Daffodils signal new beginnings and resilience: appropriate for a couple who has navigated a full decade of life side by side.
Crystal's clarity and brilliance are represented by roses: specifically, a mix of colours that reflects the multifaceted nature of a long marriage. We suggest deep red + white + blush for a 15th.
Asters are often overlooked, but they're exquisite: daisy-like, star-shaped, available in deep purples and mauves. China symbolizes refinement and beauty: qualities of a 20-year partnership.
A silver anniversary is one of the major milestones. Irises, with their regal purple and deep blue hues, represent wisdom, hope, and valued friendship. A large arrangement of irises with silver ribbon makes a powerful gift.
White Oriental lilies for 30 years: pearl-like, luminous, and profoundly fragrant. Their scent fills a room in a way that matches the fullness of three decades together.
Forty years. Only one flower answers that call: long-stemmed red roses. Forty stems, one for each year, in our signature black wrapping.
The golden anniversary. Yellow roses symbolize friendship and devotion: the qualities that sustain a 50-year marriage. Alternately, violets in deep purple with gold ribbon capture the richness of the moment.
Tell us your anniversary year and we'll design accordingly. Call (647) 207-7071 or visit [our shop](/shop).
