Down On One Knee
Why mess with tradition? If you’re planning on getting down on one knee to propose to your lady love (or your Mr. Right), incorporating flowers into the mix is easy. Get a bouquet of fresh cut blooms, preferably a grouping that you’ve customized yourself. Rather than simply hand over what was available from the florist that day, enhance your proposal by offering flowers that actually mean something. Floriography, the language of flowers, is a great thing to keep in mind when you’re building your bouquet. You can’t go wrong with red roses (called the Lover’s Rose), red tulips (meaning “‘a declaration of love”), or a pink peony, which symbolizes romance and prosperity. Take the chance to further refine your message by building in flowers that will really personalize your sentiments. For instance, turn to white chrysanthemums if you want to show your loyalty, pink orchids to express beauty, and white stock to symbolize a happy life.