Like anniversaries, flowers chosen for romantic occasions and engagements can either adhere to tradition or follow personal preference. Almost any flower in any shade would be appropriate, if it is special to you and your love. Whether you choose to follow traditional flower choices or ignore the trends in favor of something different, the selection of any flower would serve you well in winning a special person’s heart, nervously declaring your own love, or celebrating the many happy years you’ve already shared together.

Nothing can compare to the classic red rose when it comes to love and romance, and they smell lovely as well. Known through out time, mythology, and literature as a symbol for love, either one, one dozen, or one hundred red roses would surely express your feelings of love and devotion. And when red and white roses are together they symbolize unity, a very special sentiment when two people have decided to share their lives. Other red flowers, such as the red tulip and red carnation, also stand for love, and would also be appropriate choices.
Certain colours are more often associated with romance than others, such as red, pink, and white. Combinations of these colours, or of different flowers in a single colour, would alos help to send a special message of love and commitment. Both pink and white flowers are available in tulips, roses, lilies, calla lilies, gerberas, orchids, mums, and carnations. Pastels are also favored for romantic occasions, and selections of flowers in light purple and peach tones combined with white or pink would also be very attractive.
There are many other flowers that one does not first think of when thinking of romance, but because of their popularity, might appeal to someone who loves a certain colour or type of bloom. Sunflowers, for example, are very popular, and if they are the favourite flower of your loved one, would be more appropriate to give them as opposed to a more traditional flower that they might not appreciate as much. A rainbow array of gerberas or tulips, for example, coming in reds, oranges, yellows, and pinks, might be more appealing to someone rather than the traditional red rose. When choosing flowers for a romantic occasion, remember to let your heart guide you and you won’t be wrong.
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