Cool Facts
Special occasion gifts. Flower bouquets are given to people on birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings to show love and celebration. You'll even see athletes receive bouquets when they win medals at the Olympics.
Different fun shapes. Handheld bouquets come in many styles. A nosegay is a small, tight bunch of flowers, a crescent is curved like a moon, and a cascading bouquet looks like flowers tumbling down like a waterfall.
Home decoration. Bouquets don't have to be held in your hand. Florists arrange flowers in vases or planters that can sit on tables, shelves, or in corners to make any room look more cheerful and colorful.
Secret flower meanings. Different flowers have special meanings depending on the culture. A red rose means love, while yellow flowers often mean happiness and friendship, so people choose certain flowers to send secret messages with their bouquets.