Kate Middleton is using the language of flowers to make sure her wedding blooms convey a personal message.
Kate Middleton picks flowers with special meanings for royal wedding celebrations
Perhaps as a nod to her eight-year wait for William to pop the question, she has chosen euphorbias, symbolising persistence. She has also included lilac to indicate first love, solomon’s seal for confirmation of love, blossoms for spiritual beauty and beech for prosperity.
Kate’s blooms also indicate her sense of humour. There’s rhododendrons for caution – showing she is well aware of the potential difficulties of royal life.
Rose
Rose (white) – national symbol of England
Daffodil flower
Daffodil – national symbol of Wales, new beginnings
Shamrock
Shamrock – national symbol of Ireland
Thistle flower
Thistle – national symbol of Scotland
Acorns, oak leaf
Acorns, oak leaf – strength, endurance
Myrtle
Myrtle – love
Ivy flower
Ivy – wedded love, marriage
Lily of the valley flower
Lily of the valley – sweetness, humility
Rose (bridal)
Rose (bridal) – happiness, love
Sweet William flower
Sweet William – grant me one smile
Honeysuckle flower
Honeysuckle – the bond of love
Apple blossom
Apple blossom – preference, good fortune
White heather flower
White heather – protection, wishes will come true
Jasmine (white) flower
Jasmine (white) – amiability
Daisy flower
Daisy – innocence, beauty, simplicity
Orange blossom
Orange blossom – marriage, eternal love, fruitfulness
Lavender flower
Lavender – ardent attachment, devotion, success, and luck.
