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Flowers has always been known for expressing love and appreciation better than words. Celebrating an anniversary together can’t just go by without the perfect bloom that fits right for the day. No matter how long you’ve been together, anniversaries bring extra excitement and a special spark of romance. It also comes with lots of surprises which makes the day even more special and worth anticipating.
You may be celebrating a year, 2 years, 20 to 50 years of togetherness, but choosing the best flowers for wedding anniversary shouldn’t be tricky, especially when you are able to identify the kinds of flowers that fits the years you’ve spent together. Here’s our guide to each wedding anniversary flowers by year.
There’s something perfectly fitting about carnations for a first anniversary, full of ruffled charm and youthful energy, they symbolize the excitement, admiration, and passion of a love that’s just beginning to bloom. A bouquet of soft pink, romantic red, and pure white carnations makes a dreamy “year one” gift that feels tender and hopeful, just like the start of forever.
For year two, the delicate lily of the valley speaks softly of trust, sweetness, and the kind of bond that’s growing more rooted each day. These tiny bell-shaped blossoms carry a gentle fragrance and pair beautifully with blush roses or soft greenery for an elegant, fairy-tale bouquet that feels like a love letter in bloom.
By the third year, love feels warmer, stronger, and full of light which is exactly what sunflowers represent. Their big, golden faces seem to smile, just like couples who’ve weathered a few storms but always turn toward each other. Whether arranged in a rustic bundle with wildflowers or displayed boldly in a vase, sunflowers bring a cheerful kind of joy that says, “You’re still my sunshine.”
Hydrangeas are lush, generous blooms that symbolize gratitude, understanding, and emotional depth a perfect reflection of the way love begins to deepen in year four. With their cloud-like clusters in shades of blue, lilac, blush, and white, they create a full, romantic arrangement that feels both timeless and personal.
Five years in, and the love is still light, fresh, and full of laughter just like daisies. With their bright white petals and golden hearts, daisies bring an easy joy that speaks of true companionship. A simple bouquet of fresh daisies, maybe with a few sprigs of chamomile or wild greenery, says “we’re still best friends, and I love that.”
Year six calls for something elegant and nothing says refined romance like calla lilies. With their smooth, sculptural curves and understated beauty, they represent devotion and transformation. Whether you go with crisp white or rich burgundy, callas arranged with just a hint of greenery make a bouquet that’s sleek, modern, and deeply meaningful.
Seven years in, and you’ve built a relationship on trust and shared memories. Freesias, with their light fragrance and soft, graceful form, symbolize that quiet closeness. A mixed-color freesia bouquet in pastels or vibrant tones feels thoughtful and bright like a bouquet made of kind words and gentle affection.
There’s something nostalgic about lilacs they smell like spring mornings and first kisses. That’s why they’re perfect for year eight, when couples often find themselves reflecting on how far they’ve come. Whether you choose pale lavender for first love or deeper purple for passion, lilacs arranged with soft roses or silvery foliage make a romantic, memory-filled gesture.
By the ninth year, your relationship might be filled with adventure, travel, and shared dreams — and no flower captures that spirit quite like bird of paradise. With its striking, tropical look, this bloom represents joy and boldness, making it a stunning choice for couples who still keep things exciting. Add tropical greens and a few bright accents, and it’s like gifting a little escape in bouquet form.
A whole decade of love deserves a burst of golden joy, and daffodils do just that. Bright, cheerful, and full of symbolism for new beginnings and lasting happiness, daffodils look especially lovely when gathered in bunches, maybe mixed with white tulips or soft waxflowers to echo the sunshine and hope of ten years together.
Fifteen years calls for the most iconic flower of love – the rose. But instead of a standard dozen red, this milestone is a beautiful time to mix tones: blush for grace, cream for devotion, peach for gratitude, and maybe even a few deep crimson blooms to reflect the kind of passion that only deepens with time. A textured rose bouquet is elegant, layered, and full of meaning just like your story.
Asters may be quiet little wildflowers, but they hold deep meaning, patience, wisdom, and a love that continues to evolve. In shades of purple, pink, and white, they make a charming, heartfelt bouquet when paired with garden roses or clianthus, perfect for celebrating two decades of partnership and growth.
Twenty-five years together (the Silver Anniversary) deserves something majestic, and the iris delivers. With their tall, graceful form and royal purple petals, irises symbolize hope, strength, and long-term faith in each other. Arranged with soft eucalyptus or white roses, they create a stunning anniversary bouquet that honors a love that’s both proud and pure.
After thirty years, your love has transformed, matured, and deepened, and lilies are the perfect flower to represent that. Their bold, open blooms and rich fragrance speak of commitment, strength, and elegance. A mix of white oriental lilies and blush-toned blooms in a tall, airy arrangement feels luxurious and full of life, just like a three-decade love should.
With their strong, upright form and dramatic rows of blooms, gladiolus is all about strength, integrity, and remembrance the qualities that mark forty years of deep commitment. A bouquet of vibrant gladiolus in shades of red, coral, or soft lavender brings a powerful presence, reflecting the resilience and beauty of a lasting bond.
The golden anniversary deserves a pairing as rare as your love: yellow roses for joy and enduring friendship, and violets for faithfulness and grace. This duo represents a love that has aged with beauty, humor, and heart. Whether you go for a mixed bouquet or a custom design that includes golden accents, this floral combination is the ultimate tribute to half a century of devotion.
Sixty years of love is nothing short of extraordinary, and orchids with their exotic beauty and rare elegance reflects that perfectly. Symbolizing strength, luxury, and deep affection, orchids are long-lasting and striking. Whether in a bouquet or as a potted plant, they feel both timeless and special, like a love that’s grown more graceful with every passing year.
Wedding anniversaries are special, it’s a day to celebrate love, a day of appreciation, and a day to look back at the hardship you’ve manage to overcome together. Still standing strong together through thick and thins. Giving flowers on anniversaries is a thoughtful gesture that’s romantic and shows you care. And what’s an anniversary without flowers, every anniversary comes with flowers.
Anniversary flowers have a way of conveying emotions, passing message across without much words it makes your partner feel your sincerity and affection towards them.
Let’s make your anniversary unforgettable, whether it’s year one or sixty-one, your love story is worth celebrating. At Fresh Flowers by Olive, we specialize in handcrafting heartfelt arrangements that speak louder than words.
