Holidays & Events
Local Flower Team
March 1, 2026
8 min read
Anniversary Flowers by Year
From your first year to your fiftieth, discover the traditional and meaningful flowers for every wedding anniversary milestone.
Anniversary Flowers by Year
Wedding anniversaries have traditional flowers associated with each year, adding meaningful symbolism to your celebration.
The First Five Years
1st Anniversary: Carnations
Meaning: Young, passionate love Why: Carnations represent the excitement and promise of new marriage. Ideas: A bouquet in your wedding colors or bold red carnations.2nd Anniversary: Lily of the Valley
Meaning: Sweetness, humility, happiness Why: Symbolizes the growing sweetness of your relationship. Ideas: Delicate arrangements or potted plants (they're hard to find as cut flowers).3rd Anniversary: Sunflowers
Meaning: Loyalty, adoration, warmth Why: Represents the warmth and growth of your marriage. Ideas: Bold arrangements or mixed with other warm-colored flowers.4th Anniversary: Hydrangeas
Meaning: Gratitude, heartfelt emotion, abundance Why: Symbolizes appreciation for what you've built together. Ideas: Lush arrangements or live plants that can be planted.5th Anniversary: Daisies
Meaning: Innocence, loyal love, purity Why: Represents the simple, pure joy of your partnership. Ideas: Fresh, cheerful arrangements or gerbera daisies for more color.Years Six Through Ten
6th Anniversary: Calla Lilies
Meaning: Beauty, elegance, dedication Why: Reflects the elegant maturity of your relationship. Ideas: Sophisticated arrangements or modern minimalist displays.7th Anniversary: Freesia
Meaning: Trust, innocence, thoughtfulness Why: Represents the deep trust you've developed. Ideas: Fragrant arrangements or combined with complementary blooms.8th Anniversary: Lilacs
Meaning: First love, memories, confidence in love Why: Celebrates the memories you've created while looking forward. Ideas: Spring arrangements when in season, or lilac-colored alternatives.9th Anniversary: Bird of Paradise
Meaning: Freedom, joy, paradise, faithfulness Why: Exotic and distinctive, like a love that's lasted nine years. Ideas: Tropical arrangements or modern displays.10th Anniversary: Daffodils
Meaning: New beginnings, rebirth, eternal life Why: Marks a new decade of marriage with hope and renewal. Ideas: Bright yellow arrangements or mixed with white for elegance.Major Milestones
15th Anniversary: Roses
Meaning: Love, passion, gratitude Why: The universal symbol of love honors significant commitment. Ideas: Premium roses in meaningful colors or a rose bush to plant.20th Anniversary: Asters
Meaning: Patience, elegance, love of variety Why: Symbolizes the patience that creates lasting love. Ideas: Mixed arrangements with asters as focal points.25th Anniversary: Iris
Meaning: Faith, hope, wisdom, courage Why: A quarter century together requires all these qualities. Ideas: Elegant purple or blue arrangements.30th Anniversary: Lilies
Meaning: Devotion, purity, partnerships Why: Represents the pure devotion of three decades together. Ideas: Oriental lilies for fragrance, Stargazers for drama.40th Anniversary: Gladiolus
Meaning: Strength, integrity, remembrance Why: Tall and strong, like a 40-year marriage. Ideas: Dramatic arrangements showcasing their height.50th Anniversary: Yellow Roses and Violets
Meaning: Golden love, faithfulness, devotion Why: Gold represents this monumental milestone. Ideas: Golden-themed arrangements or incorporate gold accents.Modern Alternatives
- While traditional flowers have meaning, modern interpretations suggest:
- Every year: Her favorite flowers
- Round numbers: Special statement arrangements
- Personal meaning: Flowers from your wedding
- Current life stage: What fits your celebration style
Making It Meaningful
Recreate Your Wedding Flowers
If possible, find the same flowers used in your wedding.Add a Note
Explain the meaning of the traditional flower choice.Include Memories
Combine flowers with photos from throughout your years together.Plan Together
For significant milestones, visiting a flower shop together can be romantic.Plant Something Living
A rose bush, tree, or perennial you can watch grow together.When Tradition Doesn't Fit
Can't find lily of the valley in August? Your partner dislikes carnations? That's okay.
Alternatives:The point of anniversary flowers isn't rigid adherence to tradition—it's celebrating your unique love story.