Different Types of Flower Arrangements

The art of flower arranging has been around for centuries, while the act of giving flowers goes back much earlier. Floral arrangements are used in decorating to add a touch of elegance or bring some of the outdoors inside. They are also age-old ways of expressing love and many other sentiments. The simple act of giving flowers, usually in the form of bouquets, is the most popular means of expression used today.

History of Floral Arrangements

Flower arranging goes back to the early days of the Egyptians. Flowers were very symbolic and had great religious meaning. Egyptians placed water lilies or lotus in stone vases and also used flowers to lay at alters when worshiping gods. Romans later used flowers to make wreaths and garlands and to cover bedding.

Floral arranging came through the Dark Ages and into Europe at about 1000 AD, especially in churches.

Flowers have long been a symbol of religion and were also placed together in such a way as to emphasis their medicinal importance.

Today, we use flowers to celebrate life and to remember loved ones who have passed on. We decorate our homes with arrangements ranging from simple cut flowers from our own gardens to beautiful bouquets arranged by highly skilled florists.

Home Decorating with Flowers

Flowers lift our spirits and add color and fragrance to our homes. A handful of roses, daisies or mums cut from your personal garden and arranged in a vase or bowl in your home is gives a feeling of peace and accomplishment. A beautifully crafted arrangement designed to specification by florists adds personality to our home decor.

New Baby Bouquets

The arrival of a new baby brings joy. Designing a floral arrangement for this special occasion can consist of multiple flowers, usually pink, blue or yellow, and touches such as baby booties and miniature baby bottles.

Birthday Bouquets

Opening the door to a florist delivering an arrangement of flowers and balloons on your birthday is joyful. What better way to let someone know you remember their special day than to give a personalized arrangement of flowers and bows?

Flowers and Memories

A wedding is one of the most important days in a lifetime. No matter where the wedding takes place, there is one very important element--the flowers. Flower arrangements at a wedding can consist of many different styles. Receiving table arrangements, bowls of flowers on reception tables, floral wreaths, corsages and bouquets for the wedding party and parents and, of course, the bridal bouquet are involved.

Feel Better Flowers

Being sick or hospitalized is a traumatic time. Flower arrangements depicting humorous sayings with happy face balloons helps lift the spirits of the patient and expresses love and heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery. Bright colorful floral arrangements help add warmth and beauty to any hospital or sick room.

The Saddest of Times

Just as we celebrate life, we also celebrate the life of those who have passed on. People all over the world use flowers as a symbol of remembrance and sympathy. One of the most beautiful and artfully designed flower arrangements is the casket spray, which lays atop the coffin during the funeral and is left to adorn the graveside once the deceased is laid to rest. This arrangement of flowers is usually quite large and very skillfully designed to create beauty and peace where sadness abounds.