One of the important factors in composing a bouquet is the number of flowers. From this depends not only on the volume and shape of the bouquet, but also on the symbolic meaning that a certain number of plants carries. It so happened that traditionally it is necessary to give an unpaired number of flowers. Pair number of plants in the bouquet is accepted to bring only on mourning and funeral days.
The number of flowers can significantly affect the meaning of the gift. If you give a woman 5-7 flowers, it can say simply a sign of attention or a gesture that helps to express gratitude for a certain favor. However, if you give a woman 35 or more flowers, it will already speak of your strong feelings.
On the first date, one rose is appropriate, but a bouquet of 51 roses will clearly be out of place. According to floral etiquette 11 flowers will symbolize love. Therefore, do not choose this number if you plan to give flowers for a person with whom you are not going to build a love relationship.
Meaning of the number of flowers in a bouquet
Many years ago, floral etiquette was born, which helped to express feelings and send messages to a certain person without any words. This was done with the help of floral compositions, in which a certain number of plants were added.
In modern floristics a certain number of plants in a bouquet has the following meaning:
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one flower - means exclusivity and unity of feelings;
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three flowers - symbolizes harmony;
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five flowers - this number makes it possible to wish a person happiness and good luck;
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seven flowers - signify deep feelings, which are best suited for those who love romance and wish to express feelings of love;
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eleven flowers - given from a spouse to his favorite wife;
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fifteen flowers - appropriate to present when you need to ask for forgiveness.
For friends, you can choose a bouquet of seventeen flowers. This number is also suitable for relatives to whom you want to wish happiness and well-being. If you have been invited to a wedding, then give a bouquet of 19 plants for the bride. For your favorite girl, from whom you are simply delighted, give a bouquet of 21 flowers. More voluminous bouquets for 101 roses are used at big events or during a marriage proposal.
Number of flowers for special occasions
The number of flowers is not only chosen depending on what you want to say or wish with these flowers. The number of flowers in a bouquet can be determined by the occasion. If you are invited to a particular holiday, then you should think about what number of flowers in a bouquet is appropriate to give in this or that case.
To congratulate you on a professional holiday, choose a bouquet of 5 flowers. On the birthday it is worth buying a flower composition of 7-11 plants. It will be appropriate to present a bouquet with the number of flowers that corresponds to his number of years to the jubilee. For a wedding or anniversary, you can give a bouquet of 13 or 19 flowers. This is a traditional gift in honor of the celebration of this event.
The more intimately you know the person, the more you can afford to include flowers in the bouquet you buy.
How to avoid uncomfortable situations when choosing the number of colors
First of all, you should always buy an odd number of flowers. You should also pay attention to the peculiarities of the culture of each individual nation. In different cultures, the same flower can have a completely different meaning. If in one country certain flowers will be accepted with joy, in another country it may be a sign of bad taste.
You should also pay attention to the number of flowers. In many cultures, the number 9 and 13 carries a negative connotation. In Italy, it is not customary to give a bouquet with 17 flowers, as this number they have a bad reputation. Therefore, choose the number of flowers carefully if you are going to visit a foreigner.
When you can give a paired number of flowers
There are occasions on which you can give a paired number of flowers. These are those occasions that are related to funerals and seeing off the deceased person to the last journey. On mourning and afterlife days, it is customary to buy an odd number of flowers in a bouquet.
If you want to lay live flowers and pay the last tribute for the departed person who played a certain role in your life, but for some reason has already passed away, then it is worth ordering a bouquet with a paired number of flowers.
For regrettable events you can buy flower compositions of:
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roses;
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carnations;
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orchids;
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lilies;
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chrysanthemums.
These are universal flowers that can be chosen for funerals. With their help, you can express the sorrow of the loss of your loved and dear one. Pair pure means peace and tranquility. Therefore, you can bring a bouquet of any size to the funeral, but with an even number of flowers.
How to choose the right number of flowers for a bouquet
If you want to choose the right number of flowers in a bouquet, then pay attention to their symbolism. However, do not think that all flowers lend themselves to this rule. This is more applicable to roses, tulips and other flowers with small buds.
You will not be able to pick the required number of plants in a bouquet when it comes to a large bouquet of lilies, lotuses or other flowers with large buds. In some cases, a few plants are enough to create a bouquet of plants with large buds.
So if you want to stick to the symbolic meaning of the bouquet, but still want to prioritize your desired flowers, then seek help from our florist salon. We have experienced florists who will surely make you a bouquet keeping in mind the floral etiquette and your wishes.
