With just one day until Valentine’s Day, one question is on all of our minds: what to get that special someone? Chocolate just doesn’t seem to be enough, and jewellery can be pricy. Flowers are a perennial favourite that suit every taste, budget, and occasion.
Giving flowers to a loved one is a tradition that is revered around the world, and of course one of the most common reasons to give flowers is to express feelings of romantic love. No special event, whether it is a wedding, prom, or Valentine’s Day, would be complete without them.
Roses are a romantic classic, and are available in different colors throughout the year, but there are many other kinds of flowers that be combined to create a unique and heartfelt message from you to your loved one. Elegant lilies, an eternal symbol of beauty, can be presented in a bouquet, or alone for a more simple approach that is no less romantic. Irises, orchids and painted tulips can bring a burst of color to snowy February, and their elegant shape will be a highlight in any home. For those with simpler tastes, carnations and daisies are perfectly charming and are available all year round.
The colour of the flowers that you choose is just as important as the type of flowers, as each colour has its own special meaning. White flowers are a unique choice for Valentine’s day. They symbolize purity, innocence, and hope, and a perfect for a new relationship. Red flowers, particularly roses, are a Valentine’s classic, as they represent love, passion, and desire. Pink is playful and romantic, ideal for the young couple as well as the young-at-heart. Sunny yellow is for friendship and joy, more suitable for friends and family than for lovers, and for those wanting to turn that friendly relationship into something more, yellow flowers with red tips are the perfect gift. Purple or lavender flowers are a sign of devotion and enchantment, and are usually associated with long-lasting romance. Blue flowers are a unique choice, and are a symbol of trust and stability. However, they can difficult to find, especially in the winter.
Hand-selected combinations of these are a wonderful choice, creating something beautiful and unique that suits your beloved’s taste as well as your own budget. Another option is to select a single bloom tied with a ribbon, or floating in a decorative glass bowl with colored stones at the bottom.
For the expert opinion, consult your florist about what arrangements suit your taste and budget. Edmonton is home to many great florists including Heathers Grower Direct, La Piazza Dasee Flower Market, Heather de Kok Floral Design, Kuhlmann’s Floral Boutique, and The Wild Orchid. Flower Fusion of Calgary is another great choice for affordable flowers. Or for one-stop Valentine’s gift shopping, Opal’s Flowers and Balloons designs custom arrangements and gifts to fit every price point.
