Prom Planning
The Flowers Tell All
By: Lori Kremen
Have you ever wanted to say something, but couldn't find the words? Believe it or not, you may be able to use flowers as your messengers. In the Victorian era, before the magic of instant messenger and email, lovers and friends often used flowers to convey feelings and messages to one another. Think about it, instead of just saying empty words, you are giving a gift that makes the emotion you want to convey beautiful and simplistically pure.
Even if your message is not a pleasant one, it can still be beautifully arranged and very complex. Imagine being able to tell someone how much you hate them with a single flower. Alternatively, you could tell someone you just want to be friends or declare undying love. This is possible. Combining the plants and flowers also combines their messages. Unfortunately, a lot of these flowers and plants are not easily available. You might have to go to some lengths to find them. The other problem with sending messages through flowers is that the person receiving the message may not understand what you were trying to say. You might have to include a card with the translation.
What you want to say: "I'm sorry I'm such a jerk. Please forgive me"
How you say it: Humble Plant, Clotbur, Henbane, Bee Ophrys, and Hazel
What you want to say: "I just want to be friends, good luck with everything. I'll never forget you."
How you say it: Yellow Rose, Sweet Basil, and Pink Carnation
What you want to say: "You're perfect."
How you say it: Pine-apple
What you want to say: "I'm hopelessly devoted to you."
How you say it: Yellow Tulip
What you want to say: "This means war."
How you say it: Wild licorice, Milfoil, or York Rose
What you want to say: "I'm not going to change."
How you say it: Bay leaf
What you want to say: "I really don't like you.at all"
How you say it: Yellow Carnation
What you want to say: "It kills me to see you sad."
How you say it: Currant
What you want to say: "I don't trust you"
How you say it: Lavender
What you want to say: "I want to declare my love for you."
How you say it: Red Tulip, White rose
What you want to say: "I'll stay faithful, no matter how bad it gets."
How you say it: Wall Flower
What you want to say: "I love you too"
How you say it: Jonquil (small Daffodil)













