White roses embody a whole
new meaning to the word love. From there traditional
meaning of purity and innocence, to new symbolism of
honor and respect, white roses are the perfect gift for
celebrating events or new love. The color white itself
has a meaning of youthful innocence - a world unspoiled
and pure. So when you are in need of sending emotions
that are straight from the heart, start with white
roses. Unlike the
red rose which symbolizes passion and
true love, the white rose is a counterpart for conveying
messages of faithfulness and everlasting love. With it's
pristine and elegant appearance, white roses have become
a long time tradition for occasions such as weddings,
funerals and anniversaries:
Weddings
The white rose, also known as the bridal flower, is popular
because of it's graceful and timeless appeal of symbolizing
a new bond of love. In the context of a wedding, the white
rose is ideal for symbolizing new love, pureness, honesty
and humbleness. The white rose first became popular when
Queen Victoria used a white flower bouquet for her wedding
in 1840. Since then, the tradition of "white weddings" is
still apparent to this day. A bride carrying a bouquet of
white wedding flowers on her big day signifies that she is
worthy, innocent and will stand by her husband forever. An
undying loyalty and lifelong promise of love can easily be
expressed through white roses!
Funerals
For a departed loved one, white roses are also an
appropriate flower for funeral ceremonies. As a symbol of
remembrance, this rose symbolizes purity and heaven. A
bouquet or spray of white roses is not only beautiful, it
can belie a more complex meaning than it's simple
appearance. White roses are also associated with churches -
such as baptismal ceremonies. The idea of a new beginning
and spiritual love and respect are personified through white
roses. Even if you are not directly related to the deceased,
it can still be appropriate to send white roses to show your
deepest sentiments and that they are in your thoughts.
Sometimes conveying your heartfelt reverences can be
difficult, but by sending white roses it can become a lot
easier to express feelings of sorrow and understanding.
Anniversaries
Making anyone feel special on special days such as
anniversaries or Valentine's day can be as simple as giving
them a bouquet of white roses. Since the white rose contains
so many underlying messages, it can be taken differently by
your recipient. Feelings of hope, friendship, love, purity
and innocence can all by express in a single white rose.
White roses stemmed their meanings of love from Greek
mythology. Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, was said to have
left white roses to grow from where she arose from the sea.
This mythological example still holds true in the white
roses representation of love and purity. The numerous
meanings of white roses are almost as mystical as the white
rose itself! Sending white roses is perfect for
anniversaries or just saying "I love you."
