Birth Flower
Your birth flower is unique to the month you were born. Each month has a different one with its own special meaning. Some months have several that relate. This can be a fun way of choosing centerpieces and other unique ideas for your bridal shower.
When was the bride-to-be born?
Find the month she was born, to determine her flower choices.
This might also help if you are having a hard time narrowing down your options.
Then, check the ideas shown below, to see if you can use any for your event.
What is the birth flower for her month?
• January...Carnation, Snowdrop
• February...Violet, Iris, Primrose
• March...Jonquil, Daffodil
• April...Sweet Pea, Daisy, Day lily
• May...Lily of the Valley, Hawthorn
• June...Rose, Honeysuckle
• July...Larkspur, Tulip, Water Lily
• August...Poppy, Gladiolus
• September...Aster, Morning Glory
• October...Calendula, Marigold, Cosmos
• November ...Chrysanthemum, Peony
• December...Narcissus, Holly, Poinsettia, Orchid
What makes "scents" for your party?
• Is she a floral lover? Base the whole theme around this idea. Choose visually appealing displays of color placed around the room.
• Combine the couples birthdays, by adding his month to the arrangements. This is special even if he isn't attending.
• Select party invitations with this design. They can be elegant, contemporary, or whimsical. This is one more way to coordinate your choices.
• Your decorations can include the colors of her month. This is an easy way to pull a look together.
• Choose paper goods with her flower, then choose complementary decorations.
• Have guests wear floral prints or hats with flowers. Most guests will want to participate and think this is a fun idea.
• Let guests take home a mini version of her flower as a favor. This is a personal touch that guests will be apt to save..
• Find a song that includes the name of the flower. You'll be surprised how many tunes have lines that mention them.
• Come up with some creative names for your party food using this theme. If you are having a buffet, display the names at each dish.
• Have a gardener come and give a talk, answer questions from guests, and give some tips.
• Invite a florist to demonstrate his or her trade. If your guest list is small, each guest may be able to learn a new skill by participating in the demonstration.
• Give the bride a bouquet to take home.
• Want to know what each birth flower means?
Most of these will add their own distinctive scent to
the air, along with a colorful display.
Incorporating them into your plans is just one more way of personalizing your party.
You may also want to look at the following pages:
• Go to Bridal Shower Ideas For You homepage...
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