Ideas for Anniversary Flower Arrangement: Creating the Perfect Gift

The fantastic thing about anniversary flowers is every milestone has a bloom, such as daffodils for a 10th anniversary and carnations for a 1st. However, there really isn't a rule when gifting flowers.

Pick your partner's favourites, go with their favourite colour, choose your wedding flowers, or go with a traditional milestone bloom – the choice is yours.

We recommend looking at these blooms:

·   Roses - Love, passion, beauty. Red symbolises romantic love.

·   Lilies - Purity, rebirth, devotion. White lilies are perfect for major anniversaries.

·   Tulips - Perfect, enduring love. Variegated tulips for early years.

·   Gerbera daisies - Innocence, loyalty, purity. Give cheerful gerbera daisies for your first anniversary.

·   Carnations - Admiration, pride, beauty. Dark red symbolises deep love.

·   Chrysanthemums - Joy, optimism, fidelity. Give yellow mums for golden anniversaries.

·   Sunflowers - Joy, warmth, adoration. Give towering stems for your 30th+ anniversary.

·   Peonies - Healing, compassion, prosperity. Give blush peonies for 50th anniversaries.

·   Orchids - Exotic beauty, refinement, thoughtfulness. Give purple dendrobium orchids for 25th+ anniversaries.

Just as important as the flowers are the packaging and little extras like chocolates or a classic greeting card - a little bit of personalisation goes a long way to show that your floral gift is more than a last-minute online purchase.

While these symbolic flowers carry meaning, little extras and luxurious packaging will make your anniversary gift truly special. Add a heartfelt card with a handwritten message recalling your favourite memories, tuck in chocolates or treats that are special to your partner, wrap the flowers in their preferred colour paper, and select a vase in their favourite colour.

 

Did you know giving flowers has been a tradition for ages - even way back to ancient Greek and Roman times?

The Victorians had strict rules about flower gifting and what each type meant. But today it's more relaxed. Now, we gift flowers for various reasons like birthdays, Mother's Day, and 'just because'. Anniversaries are the big one, though.

Anniversary flowers are a timeless tradition - each year has blooms that symbolise its meaning. It's a simple way to pick flowers that feel personal and capture the spirit of your milestone.

You can make anniversary flowers personal and meaningful for your partner. Choose varieties in their favourite colours and chuck a few inside jokes into the mixer to represent your relationship.

For the fresh, new 1st anniversary, you can't go wrong with cheerful carnations and daisies. Their bright petals mirror the lightness of your first year together.

For a 5th anniversary, cheery daisies symbolise lasting joy and loyalty, with the bright yellow centres representing the sunshine you've shared, while the delicate white petals reflect the care between you. Daisies convey the sweet affection of half a decade together.

The 10th anniversary calls for daffodils, or you can break tradition with a vibrant bouquet of fiery orange tulips and purple irises for a burst of colour representing the joy and magic of a decade together.

Bold, tropical flowers suit the passion and strength of 20 years. Think bright sultry daylilies in hot pinks and reds to commemorate the wonder you still find in each other.

Major milestones like a 50th deserve equally dramatic arrangements with flowers like regal stargazer lilies, voluptuous roses, and elegant orchids in rich pinks and crimsons. These opulent blooms commemorate a mature, devoted union.

Soft pastels match the warmth and wisdom of 40 years - pale hydrangeas, buttery pansies, and lavender asters—an understated bouquet for lasting love.

Choose flowers drenched in meaning for the ultimate 60th anniversary – orchids, blush peonies for prosperity, pristine white roses for new beginnings, and delicate cherry blossoms to represent your good fortune.

Beyond 50, every year is a gift - celebrate with classic roses, carnations, and irises. Simple flowers that now hold a lifetime of memories.

While these blooms are the traditional options, the most meaningful flowers are your spouse's favourites. If their beloved flower is lilies or chrysanthemums, that gift will feel more personal than sticking to custom.

 

An anniversary bouquet lets you craft a gift from the heart. Thoughtfully chosen, it symbolises your love - as unique as your relationship.

The best inspiration is your memories. Incorporate blooms from your wedding, like romantic lilies or joyful roses. Show you remember their favourites, like cheerful sunflowers or pure white tulips.

For a modern twist, choose new flowers with symbolic meaning - birds of paradise for adventure, lavender roses for enchantment, and gardenias for secret devotion.

Use colours purposefully with blush tones for gentleness, vibrant yellows for happiness, and classic reds for passion. Add personal accents that speak to your history. Include photos from unforgettable moments. Write a love letter recounting your favourite memories.

Style your bouquet to suit you both. An antique teapot overflowing with wildflowers makes a charming homemade arrangement. For modern appeal, a sleek glass vase and exotic orchids feel crisp and elegant.

Keep scale in mind, too. Milestone years call for lavish statement arrangements. On more modest anniversaries, a petite posy of tulips or a single stunning rose reflects thoughtfulness.

Think about the delivery. If you present the flowers yourself, you get to see their real reactions - priceless. But a delivery from you when they least expect it is a true surprise. Our florists handle it professionally, so your gorgeous bouquet arrives in peak condition.

One of our favourite ways to deliver anniversary flowers is on little breaks away somewhere beautiful – no pressure!

Don't forget little extras that make the surprise even sweeter, like a box of chocolates, a scented candle, a sentimental card, or a love note – you can add these at the checkout when you buy anniversary flowers with Eflorist.

 

Red, white, and pink roses are the classic anniversary flowers because they show passionate, romantic love, although not everyone is a fan of them, preferring something a little more unique.

We recommend a few more flowers if roses aren't your thing:

Lilies make such an elegant and fragrant anniversary gift. If you want to celebrate the purity and sincerity of your bond, go with classic white lilies. Their trumpet shape and creamy white colour speak of innocence and devotion. For an anniversary, orange lilies are also beautiful. Their bold and bright colour symbolises your passion, excitement, and confidence in your thriving relationship.

White carnations represent pure love, innocence, and faithfulness. Pink carnations convey gratitude for the joy you've shared. Mix colours for a bouquet rich in meaning.

Daisies signify loyalty, purity, and innocence. Give white daisies for true, committed love. Gerbera daisies add joy and cheerfulness with their rainbow of colours. Daisies are affordable yet meaningful.

Tulips are a springtime favourite that works for any anniversary. Red tulips declare your passionate, perfect love. Cream tulips mean, "I will love you forever." Pink tulips convey happiness and confidence in your bond. Tulips come in so many colours to match the meaning you want.

Orchids make for a meaningful, lavish bouquet to gift your loved one on your anniversary. The pink orchid's delicate blush colour represents tenderness, romance, and affection - which is so fitting to celebrate the fondness between you two. And white orchids just speak to the reverence, integrity, and respect in your relationship. Their pure white petals capture your lasting bond's virtue and sincerity.

Alstroemeria makes a wonderful addition to any anniversary flower bouquet. These beauties originated in South America but have become popular bouquet flowers around the world. Alstroemeria feature delicate, lightly speckled petals in eye-catching colours like magenta, sunset orange, and creamy yellow.

Chrysanthemums - or mums as most people call them - are such a great pick for anniversary flowers. These big, beautiful blooms that originally came from China always add a fun pop of colour. And they're so versatile - you can do a lot with mums! But the best part is what they represent. Mums are all about conveying loyalty, optimism, joy, and longevity. How perfect is that for a milestone anniversary?

Another excellent anniversary flower is peonies with their lush, textured blooms. They look a little like roses but have a sweet fragrance that only gets nicer as the flowers age in the vase.

 

Picking out anniversary flowers is so much more meaningful when you take the time to find blooms that reflect your love story. There's no need to grab any old generic bouquet. You want something unique and personal to mark your years together.

Look into what different flowers represent - roses for passion, orchids for devotion - then think about your journey as a couple. What colours match your vibes? What blooms connect you to places and memories? Design your arrangement to tell your unique story.

And we're here to help make that process easy. Contact us to discuss your vision, and we'll suggest gorgeous blooms that perfectly capture what you want to express. Share your wedding details, favourite flowers - anything meaningful to you, and we'll brainstorm beautiful bouquets to blow your partner away.

Just say the word, and let's get started!