Celebrating wedding anniversaries with flowers is a special way to honour the love and memories shared between two people. Each year of marriage brings new experiences, challenges, and growth—and giving the right flower can be a touching way to show just how much your relationship means.
Every flower has its own meaning, and picking the right one can make your anniversary even more meaningful. Whether you’re celebrating your first year together or marking a major milestone like 25 or 50 years, here’s a guide to help you choose the perfect wedding flowers or bouquet for each anniversary.
1st Anniversary: Carnation
Carnations are bright, cheerful flowers that show young love and excitement. They’re perfect for celebrating the joy of your first year together. Their soft petals and sweet scent remind couples of the fresh start they’ve made and the wonderful memories they’re beginning to build.
2nd Anniversary: Cosmos
Cosmos flowers represent peace, joy, and a growing connection. In the second year, many couples begin to feel more settled and comfortable with each other. These delicate flowers show the deepening bond and understanding between two people.
3rd Anniversary: Sunflower
Sunflowers are strong, bold, and always turn toward the sun—just like a couple who supports each other through life’s ups and downs. They show loyalty, strength, and lasting love, making them a perfect choice to mark three years of marriage.
4th Anniversary: Geranium
Geraniums are colourful and full of life. They represent happiness and emotional closeness. Giving geraniums for your fourth anniversary is a lovely way to show how much joy your partner brings into your life every day.
5th Anniversary: Daisy
Daisies are simple yet beautiful flowers that stand for trust and lasting love. After five years together, you’ve likely been through a lot and come out stronger. Daisies remind us that love can grow even through life’s challenges.
6th Anniversary: Calla Lily
Calla lilies are elegant and graceful. They’re often seen in wedding bouquets, which makes them a perfect flower to revisit the promises you made on your wedding day. For a sixth anniversary, they represent growth and shared dreams.
7th Anniversary: Freesia
Freesias smell wonderful and come in many bright colours. They stand for friendship, honesty, and trust—things that are very important in any marriage. After seven years, these flowers remind you of the sweet bond you’ve built.
8th Anniversary: Clematis
Clematis flowers grow by twining and reaching out, just like two people growing closer over time. These flowers symbolise connection and shared thoughts. They’re a beautiful way to say, “We’ve grown stronger together.”
9th Anniversary: Poppy
Poppies are bold and colourful, often standing for remembrance and hope. After nine years, it’s a good time to look back on all you’ve shared and look forward to the future. Poppies show that your love is still full of imagination and dreams.
10th Anniversary: Daffodil
Daffodils bring sunshine and brightness, making them perfect for celebrating a full decade of marriage. They show strength, energy, and a love that keeps shining year after year.
11th Anniversary: Morning Glory
Morning glories bloom in the early hours of the day and fade by evening, reminding us to appreciate each moment. These flowers stand for love and affection and are a wonderful symbol of your ongoing promise to be there for each other.
12th Anniversary: Peony
Peonies are big, lush flowers that symbolise love, joy, and wealth. They’re also seen as a sign of a happy marriage. After twelve years, they remind you of the beauty that comes with deep love and shared experiences.
13th Anniversary: Ranunculus
Ranunculus flowers are rich in colour and have many layers, showing how love deepens over time. They stand for charm and strong feelings. These beautiful flowers are a lovely way to say, “You still take my breath away.”
14th Anniversary: Dahlia
Dahlias come in all kinds of bright colours and shapes. They represent strength, excitement, and a love that continues to grow. For your 14th anniversary, dahlias show that the spark between you is still alive.
15th Anniversary: Rose
Roses are one of the most well-known symbols of love. After 15 years, giving roses is a timeless way to say that your love is still as strong and romantic as ever. They’re perfect for honouring all the good times and challenges you’ve faced together.
20th Anniversary: Aster
Asters are small but lovely flowers that stand for wisdom, love, and trust. After twenty years, your relationship has grown deep and meaningful. Asters are a gentle way to show appreciation for all you’ve built together.
25th Anniversary: Iris
Iris flowers are strong, colourful, and full of life. They stand for hope, courage, and faith in each other. After 25 years—your silver anniversary—iris blooms are a proud way to show just how far your love has come.
30th Anniversary: Lily
Lilies are sweet-smelling flowers that symbolise devotion and pride. They remind couples of all they’ve gone through and achieved in thirty years. A lily bouquet is a lovely way to say, “I’m proud of our journey.”
40th Anniversary: Gladioli
Gladioli flowers are tall and striking, symbolising strength and passion. After 40 years, they represent a deep, strong connection that still burns bright. These bold blooms show that love can grow even more powerful over time.
50th Anniversary: Yellow Roses and Violets
Celebrating fifty years of marriage is a huge achievement. Yellow roses stand for joy and friendship, while violets show loyalty and deep love. Together, they’re the perfect pair to show the beauty of a relationship that has lasted half a century.
60th Anniversary: Orchid
Orchids are rare and elegant. They symbolise lasting beauty, love, and strength. After sixty years together, orchids are a meaningful way to honour a love that has stood the test of time.
Celebrate Your Love Story with Flowers from The Bloom Box
Flowers are more than just beautiful gifts—they carry memories, emotions, and meanings that can make each anniversary even more special. Whether you want fresh flowers or preserved ones, The Bloom Box offers stunning arrangements made with care.
We deliver across Singapore and offer flowers that match your story, your style, and your love. Let us help you make your anniversary unforgettable with a bouquet that truly says, “I love you.”
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