Synonymous with love and romance, flowers have long played an integral role in anniversaries. Traditionally, different types of flowers hold a special significance and are commonly gifted at certain milestones. From hydrangeas and lilies to sunflowers to daisies, flowers are filled with meaning which makes them the perfect way to celebrate and commemorate years of marriage.

To help you find the best blooms for your partner, parents or grandparents, we’ve compiled this short wedding anniversary flowers guide.

The official flower for a first wedding anniversary is a carnation. As one of the oldest cultivated flowers in the world, carnations were discovered by Roman botanist Theophrastus, and have long been associated with romance.

In particular, carnations are said to symbolize youthful, passionate love, which makes them a beautiful choice for a first anniversary.

These vibrant yet delicate blooms can be found in a range of beautiful shades, but for anniversaries, pink carnations are the most popular choice. Featuring pretty, swirling petals, pink carnations symbolize affection and tenderness, making them a sweet and romantic option for anniversary flowers. Alternatively, red carnations signify love, admiration, and adoration.

Symbolizing love and lust, passion and adoration, red is commonly associated with romance. So, it’s no surprise that red flowers are commonly gifted on anniversaries. Whether it’s to signify a special moment in your relationship, commemorate your wedding anniversary, or to send to another couple, red flowers are the perfect way to celebrate love.

At French Florist, our red anniversary flowers include deep rouge, bright bouquets and jewel tones. From romantic roses to bouquets filled with freesias, hydrangeas and eucalyptus, we’ve got the perfect floral arrangement for your anniversary.

Alternatively, there are many other colors that can be used to convey your love. Send anniversary flowers containing purple blooms, a color that’s long been associated with romance. Or choose yellow flowers, a color that’s linked with happiness and joy.

At French Florist, we create every anniversary bouquet with exceptional care. Using techniques honed over more than 40 years, our talented in-house florists use only the finest and freshest flowers in every arrangement. This includes flowers in bud form, which provides your anniversary flowers with protection during delivery and ensures you can enjoy your beautiful blooms for longer.

Prior to sending our anniversary flowers for delivery, every bouquet, bowl and basket is thoroughly checked. When your arrangement arrives, we recommend keeping it away from air vents or direct sunlight and refreshing the water on a daily basis. To do this, carefully pour out most of the water and refill—tap water is fine but filtered is even better. We’ve also put together this helpful blog post to help you extend the lifespan of your flowers.

For anniversary flowers that will stand the test of time, why not consider our preserved Ecuadorian roses?

If you’re worried about budgets then you can relax, as there are no hard and fast rules about how much you should spend on anniversary flowers. Whether you can afford to spend a little, or a lot, it’s the thought that counts when it comes to choosing a romantic floral arrangement. To make your anniversary extra special, we recommend selecting a bloom or bouquet that conveys meaning.

For those on a budget, our collection of flowers under $50 is filled with simple yet exquisite arrangements. This includes our hand-picked Ecuadorian roses—the perfect choice for a romantic anniversary.

Searching for anniversary flowers that will really make a statement? Our collection of luxury flowers features decadent and opulent bouquets that are sure to take your partner’s breath away. Choose the exotic box filled with beautiful, vibrant and elegant blooms, or keep it classic with a sophisticated and spectacular vase of 100 long-stem roses.

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We always retain the wonderful element of surprising the person you’re sending flowers to. If our delivery driver knocks on the door and there is no answer, our customer service team will call to the recipient’s phone number. If no one answers, we may call you to ask to advise. If our driver is at a business or residence where there is a safe location we will leave it in a safe place, and then leave a voicemail for your recipient to let them know they have flowers. We’ll leave our information as well so that they can reach out in case there are any concerns. In occurrences when we do not feel like there is a safe place to leave the flowers, we return them to the shop and notify you and your recipient, letting your recipient know to reach out to us to reschedule the delivery of a fresh arrangement at a time that works best for them. This is something we offer typically at no extra cost.