The Perfect Guide: Wedding Anniversary Flowers by Years

2nd Anniversary: Cosmos

By your second year of marriage, the honeymoon phase is over. You’ve settled into a routine that works for both of you. Second-anniversary bouquets are typically full of cosmos, a flower that represents harmony and joy — something you’ve worked together to achieve. Cosmos come in pink, orange, red, yellow, white, and maroon, and their bloom shape can either be bowl-shaped or flat.

3rd Anniversary: Sunflowers

For third-anniversary bouquets, reach for a bundle of sunflowers. They symbolize loyalty and longevity, and their color will brighten any room. Sunflowers are also a great alternative if the traditional flower for any upcoming anniversary doesn’t vibe with your loved one’s personality.

4th Anniversary: Geraniums

The flower for fourth wedding anniversaries is one you don’t typically see in a bouquet, but when added, it brings a soft, delicate touch to the bundle. Geraniums symbolize happiness and positive emotions, a perfect sentiment for any marriage.

5th Anniversary: Daisies

A bunch of daisies is the traditional fifth anniversary bouquet. They symbolize true love and fidelity, the very foundation of a marriage. A fun fact about daisies is that they are actually two flowers in one — they have a layer of outer petals, and the center of the flower has its own set of petals. They are two flowers merged together, just like you and your loved one.

10th Anniversary: Daffodils

A lot can happen in 10 years of marriage — new homes, new cars, new babies, and numerous other changes. Daffodils, which represent joy and happiness, are the traditional 10th anniversary wedding bouquet. Whether they are arranged among other flowers in a bouquet or stand on their own, they’ll brighten any room and look great for weeks. A decade of marriage down and more on the horizon.

20th Anniversary: Asters

After 20 years of marriage, you know a thing or two about true love. That’s why asters are the traditional 20th anniversary bouquet. Asters symbolize love and wisdom, something your favorite couple has cultivated throughout the years. They come in various colors, including pink, red, white, light purple, and mauve.

25th Anniversary: Iris

You made it a quarter of a century! The love you share grows stronger with each passing year. The iris is traditionally given for the 25th wedding anniversary because the flower symbolizes strength, courage, and admiration - all traits you love about your partner. These tall, vibrant flowers represent your strong and bright relationship.

30th Anniversary: Lilies

By their 30th wedding anniversary, your favorite couple may be going through a lot of life changes — retirement, they may be empty-nesters, or they may be downsizing. That’s why lilies are the traditional 30th anniversary bouquet. They symbolize life transitions and remembrance, perfect for this stage in their journey together.

40th Anniversary: Gladioli

The 40th wedding anniversary flower is gladioli. They symbolize a strength of character, remembrance, and faithfulness. Legend says the point of the flower stem is meant to pierce a lover’s heart, leading to infatuation — and it’s true if they’ve committed to each other for the last 40 years! Celebrate this love by arranging gladioli among other stems in a bouquet, or let them shine on their own.