Flowers represent the ideal way of sending a symbolic message offering your love and goodwill when friends or family are taking the big step of getting married. So why not give a bouquet or a bunch on that extra special of occasions? Some light research and before you know it a gift of colourful and radiant flowers can really make the difference to a wedding day.

Below are some ideas which would makeundoubtedly make impressive and great looking gifts for the newly weds on that extra special of all family occasions. Flowers are traditional and provide an added presence, being rich in symbolism thus making them more than ideal for such an occasion. They either work on their own or as a suitable gift accompaniment.

The Calla Lily are beautiful, cultured and smooth and coming in lots of colours, including white, peach, purple, rich burgundy and yellow. The Calla Lily symbolises magnificent beauty which goes some way to making it the perfect idea as a gift at a wedding. These sit well as part of a mixed bouquet or in their own company.

Roses come in a whole variety of colours and are one of the most recognised symbols of love and happiness appearing at weddings across the globe in varying ways. Don't worry at others buying them too though, as you can never have too many present on such a memorable day. Very flexible too as they are easily paired with others.

Hydrangeas are characterised by a smoothness and laidback feeling personified by a larger flower coming in the colours of white, blue, pink and purple. The large flower head itself makes a fine centrepiece giving resonance to the strong green buds which offer a brilliant contrast. These are also great when teaming up in a bunch with roses.

Tulips are also perfect, offering a wide range of colours including white, pink, yellow, red and purple. This bloom symbolises consuming love and happy years and are incredibly flexible in the sense that they can work from bouquets to table arrangements, and also to boutonnieres too.

Stephanotis are vine based flowers and are mildly aromatic and easy to get hold of. This bloom stands for marital happiness making it the perfect choice to present as a gift or in an arrangement for a wedding. Coming entwined around a wire hoop to be practical, as the stems are overly long, the Stephanotis makes for a welcome addition and lovely gift.

And there it is. The flowers listed offering an overview of just some of the ideas available to someone wanting flowers but not quite being sure which ones precisely. It's meant to be the most memorable of days therefore the defining impact of a bunch of flowers can only add to the joy and happiness of the occasion.

Maricruz Tennill is a horticulturalist and writer based in Liverpool with 12 years experience of flowers. They recommend Interflora for flowers Liverpool.