5 Wedding Flower Gift Ideas: Calla Lilies, Roses, Hydrangeas, Tulips, Stephanotis

Flowers symbolically express love and goodwill for marrying friends/family. A colorful, radiant gift makes a difference on the big day.

1. Calla Lily: Beautiful, cultured, smooth. Colors: white, peach, purple, burgundy, yellow. Symbolizes magnificent beauty—perfect wedding gift. Works in mixed bouquets or alone.
2. Roses: Variety of colors, universal love/happiness symbol at weddings globally. Never too many. Flexible—pair easily with others.
3. Hydrangeas: Smooth, laid-back. Large heads: white, blue, pink, purple. Strong green buds contrast beautifully. Great with roses.
4. Tulips: Wide colors: white, pink, yellow, red, purple. Symbolize consuming love, happy years. Flexible—bouquets, table arrangements, boutonnieres.
5. Stephanotis: Vine-based, mildly aromatic, easy to source. Symbolizes marital happiness—perfect wedding gift/arrangement. Comes on wire hoop (long stems). Welcome addition.

These flowers offer an overview of ideas for memorable wedding gifts. The defining impact of blooms adds to the joy of the most memorable day.

Maricruz Tennill, horticulturalist and writer in Liverpool with 12 years experience, recommends Interflora for Liverpool flowers.