Gorgeous bouquets in Pink and White adorned the sprawling lawns of the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur.
It was a romantic setting for a grand and spectacular Indian Wedding ( will post a blog on the same at a later date on http//www.travelwithmukul.wordpress.com). I had a real close look and attempted to unravel the meaning of each flower in the bouquet.
Pink hydrangeas (Scientific name Hydrangea macrophylla) romantically symbolize heart beats.
Native to the Himalayas and China they are consumed as Herbal tea in China, Japan and Korea.
Pink button pom pom Chrysanthemums belong to the Sunflower family Asteraceae. Each flower is actually a collection of flowers in the centre and the pink petals are in fact ray florets.
Native to China they symbolize Happiness and are even today the symbol of The Imperial Family of Japan.
The Festival of Happiness in Japan celebrates Chrysanthemums.
Roses ( family Rosaceae) have for time immemorial been the symbol of love. Pink roses symbolize happiness and admiration.
These graceful and lovely Pink Rose buds have a solitary golden bud of the Aster flower for company.
Roses are also native to Asia and China in particular.
Pink Carnations (Scientific name Dianthus caryophyllus) symbolize love and fascination.
As per Christian mythology they sprung up where Mother Marys tears fell on Earth as she saw Jesus on a cross.
Also called Dianthus, the literal translation from Greek means the Flower of the Gods.
Love, Fascination, Heart Beats and Admiration all make up the perfect Wedding Bouquet.
I wonder if the florists knew that all the Pink flowers in the gorgeous bouquet are native to Asia.
Enchanted Forests 
Pretty pink .
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I am amazed by all the facts you have about plants and wildlife. I enjoy reading your blog.
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Yes, lyart, so am I and I can see where we Brits got all our ‘pinks’ from – I love the ‘All Pink Collection’
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thank you for your encouraging comments.
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mukul chand allow me to post the ‘All in Pink’ solo – let me know
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Australian from the Royal Sydney Centennial parklands
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how wonderful. thank you
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So beautiful dear Mukul, as always your flowers fascinated me. Thank you, love, nia
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thank you nia
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Such beautiful flowers! Dian thus are a fav of mine.
Way back in history, all flowers had a meaning associated with it called floriography.
So when flowers/bouquets were exchanged, it wasn’t about the colors, it was the combo of the flowers that sent the message.
Lilacs mean new love, iris mean good news and marigolds mean grief, for example.
I did write a post listing the flower meanings, if you want to read it 😃
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how interesting. though i think the same flower may mean diff. things in diff parts of the world. eg marigolds are very auspicious in India and used in weddings and for offerings during Prayers.White flowers represent sorrow and grief.
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Very interesting! I’m sure you are right about the flower meanings. =-)
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i will definitely check your post .am sure it is very interesting.
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I never knew all these beautiful flowers originated from Asia! I’m American and our Western culture appreciates the beauty of flowers more often by their colors, shapes, etc. But, wow, their implicit messages are as beautiful as their visible properties! Great post, and keep up the great work!
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Thanks for your lovely comments. Am certain the florists or decorators kept them more for the aesthetics and colours as well. Somehow they sung another tune as well.
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