You have to be ready for an assault on your senses before walking into a flower shop for a bouquet, as the sheer variety of bouquets offered for sale will confound you to the point of inaction. But as there are connotations and human occasions attached to every flower, the task of selecting the correct flower for a specific event becomes simpler. Awareness of messages communicated by flowers will help you to avoid those bouquets that won't fit the occasion, and will help you find the correct one.

The concept of flowers representing states of mind has been around for many years, with the Victorians upholding it more enthusiastically than the people of other eras. Red roses stand for sincerity in love, and yellow roses represent love that is less physical and more like friendship. Tulips and carnations too communicate meanings and feelings according to their different colours.

It is traditional and a prevalent practice to present bouquets to a couple on their wedding day. In such cases, the best bet is to have bouquets and arrangements that reflect the theme or season of the marriage. For instance, spring flowers can be used for a springtime wedding, or a blend of red and white flowers can be used for a classy and traditional affair.

Bright flowers that reflect happiness, like roses, daisies and chrysanthemums should be selected for anniversaries and birthdays in keeping with the mood of gaiety. Someone who has successfully completed his or her graduation with flying colours would love to be gifted with flowers that people can associate with both happiness and refinement. Colourful lilies serve the purpose well, and a combination of two to three colours adds an extra flavour to the assortment.

White flowers, particularly sombre ones like white carnations, are normally meant for funerals or other sad occasion s. By giving a white bouquet or wreath you wish the soul of the deceased everlasting peace. However, bright flowers like tropical blooms are the best messengers of a get-well-soon message, and thus they are ideal for presenting to people who are stuck to their bed due to illness.

Choosing the correct bouquet for an event might seem like a very complicated job, but the professional advice of a florist can greatly help you in this respect. If you are looking for flowers at any good florist in Singapore, they will be delighted to help you choose the right ones for your important purpose.