The wedding bouquet is often a big part of the bride’s big day, as it accompanies her all day long, and gives that special touch to her outfit. It is chosen carefully and lovingly, creating an emotional bond between the bride and the bouquet, that’s why some brides would like to keep it forever, as a souvenir.   The only way to keep your wedding bouquet for dozens of years, is by drying it.   Here are some useful tips on how to do it yourself:

• First off, you need to dry the bouquet in a warm and dry place, away from sunlight. Hanging it upside down would allow it to keep its shape (the closet would be the best option). Try not to wait too long after the wedding to do so, the next day would be ideal.

• When flowers dry, their stems shrink, so before hanging it, remove the ribbons and keep it attached with just an elastic.

• If you can buy a generous amount of Silica Gel (which can be expensive), it would be best to keep the flower’s original form, shape and color. Unlike its name, Silica Gel does not come in a gel form, but rather hard granulated silicon. You must’ve seen it when you bought yourself a new handbag, or a new pair of shoes. It is usually inside the box/bag, in a small white paper bag.

Silica Gel helps absorb the moisture, and when it does, it changes color, so you’ll know when your flowers are ready. You can fill up a container of Silica Gel and put it under your bouquet.

• Allow your bouquet a few days before it is ready. You can check on it every day so you know when it’s ready.

• The final thing to do, is to spray your bouquet, as it is very fragile and would allow it to keep its shape. Hairspray would be fine.

• After everything is done, your bouquet is ready to be displayed. Putting it in a glass box would be best, as it keeps it away from any harm that might come to it.

• Some people would rather just keep a few flowers, and not the whole bouquet. You can choose the flowers you want and press them into a thick book (a dictionary), and frame them when they’re dry. It is also much easier that to dry the whole bouquet.

When we buy flowers as a gift, whether it’s for a mother, a lover, a patient, a neighbor, or a teacher, we always stand there in awe, in front of dozens of species and colors, never knowing what to buy, opting for a “nice” arrangement. But what if we knew exactly what we wanted? Wouldn’t that be amazing? Never settle for “nice” when you can do a lot better. Here is a guide to help you decide on which flowers to buy.

• Alstroemeria: wealth, prosperity, fortune, and friendship.
• Amaryllis: splendid beauty
• Anemone: fading hope, anticipation.
• Anthurium: hospitality, happiness, abundance.
• Aster: patience, love of variety, elegance, daintiness.
• Bird of Paradise: joyfulness, magnificence, exciting, wonderful anticipation.
• Bouvardia Double: enthusiasm, zest for life.
• Calla Lily: magnificence, beauty. White Calla lilies combine these two attributes with purity and innocence making it the perfect choice of flower in a Wedding bouquet.
• Carnation: pride and beauty.

1. Red carnation: love, pride, admiration.
2. Pink carnation: love of a woman or a mother.
3. Purple carnation: capriciousness
4. Yellow carnation: disdain, rejection, disappointment.
5. White carnation: innocence, pure love.
6. Striped carnation: refusal.

• Chrysanthemum: fidelity, optimism, joy, long life.

1. Red chrysanthemum: love.
2. White chrysanthemum: truth, loyal love.
3. Yellow chrysanthemum: slighted love.

• Daffodil: Regard, chivalry, rebirth, new beginnings, eternal life, unrequited love. A single daffodil foretells a misfortune while a bunch of daffodils indicate joy and happiness.
• Daisy: innocence, purity, loyal love.
• Delphinium: big-heartedness, fun, lightness, levity, ardent attachment.
• Freesia: innocence, thoughtfulness.
• Gardenia: purity, sweetness, secret love, joy.
• Gerbera Daisy: cheerfulness.
• Gladiolus: strength of character, faithfulness and honor. The Gladiolus flower signifies remembrance.
• Heather Lavender: admiration, solitude, beauty. White heather: protection, wishes will come true.
• Hyacinth: playfulness, sporty attitude, constancy.

1. Blue hyacinth: constancy.
2. Purple hyacinth: sorrow.
3. Red/pink hyacinth: play.
4. White hyacinth: loveliness.
5. Yellow hyacinth: jealousy.

• Hydrangea: heartfelt emotions, gratitude for being understood, frigidity, heartlessness.
• Iris: eloquence.

1. Purple iris: wisdom, compliments.
2. Blue iris: faith, hope.
3. Yellow iris: passion.
4. White iris: purity.

• Larkspur: levity, lightness, fickleness, haughtiness.
• Lilac: youthful innocence, confidence.

1. White lilac: humility, innocence.
2. Purple lilac: first love.

• Lily: purity, refined beauty.

1. White lily: modesty, virginity.
2. Orange lily: passion.
3. Yellow lily: gaiety.

• Orchid: exotic beauty, refinement, thoughtfulness, mature charm, glorious femininity.
• Peony: bashfulness, compassion, indignation, shame, happy life, happy marriage, good health, prosperity.
• Protea: change, transformation, daring, resourcefulness, diversity, courage.
• Queen Anne’s Lace: haven, sanctuary, complexity, delicateness.
• Ranunculus: radiant charm.
• Rose: love.
• Snapdragon: graciousness, strength, deception, presumption.
• Statice: remembrance, sympathy, success.
• Stock: lasting beauty, happy life, bonds of affection, promptness.
• Sunflower: pure thoughts, adoration, dedication, dedicated love, haughtiness.
• Sweet Pea: delicate pleasure, bliss.

Receiving or giving flowers on a birthday is a very common gift, but with the right kind of flowers, this gift could be the most thoughtful and special of all. Each month , a certain flower is associated to it, and it is said that whoever was born in that month inherits that specific flower’s characteristics. Below is a list of all 12 birth flowers, to help you make that special someone smile.

Apart from being extremely beautiful, flowers can also taste good. Most of them, if they’re not poisonous, are edible. Each one has its own flavor and color, and they can add that little touch to your dish.  Well, I guess we can say flowers are beautiful inside out! They can compliment any dish, whether they’re used for their flavor or beauty.   Here are some tips and tricks to add flowers to your cooking:

When we want to offer flowers, we always thrive to be “creative” or “unique” in our choices. What if we told you that you can make the most creative and unique flowers from the comfort of your own home! Yes, you can tie-die white roses, which are found anywhere all-year round. Not only it gives an amazing end result, but its also custom made just for that special person.   Follow these easy steps and we guarantee you will have awesome results.   Materials: