Which flowers are popular in… Italy!
Italy is known for their wonderful culture such as their food, architecture, art and their romantic destinations to hold a wedding.
Italy… Flowers in Weddings
In Italy wedding traditions the groom is the one to provide the bouquet to the bride. Another tradition is breaking glass after the wedding ceremony which indicates the number of years ahead of marriage.
At an Italian wedding they use the flowers for bouquets, center piece, outside and inside decorations.
Italy… Popular for Floral Arrangements
Roses
Red Roses symbolize love and passion.
White Roses symbolize pureness and innocence.
Pink Roses symbolize grace and admiration.
Peony
In general peonies symbolize romance and affection.
White peonies symbolize new beginnings, innocence and purity.
Pink peonies symbolize romance, compassion and femininity.
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum symbolizes joy, love and happiness.
Heather
Heather flower symbolizes independence and good luck.
Iris
Iris symbolizes nobility and power.
Fun fact Iris is the official of Florence since 1272.
Lavender
Lavender symbolizes love, devotion, good luck, grace, serenity and calmness.