Wedding Traditions of Puerto Rico

A wedding is a joyous celebration and that is no different in Puerto Rico. There are a few traditions that are associated with a conventional Puerto Rican marriage. One of these traditions is the offering of the bride and groom a beverage called café con leche and is served in coconut cups.

The Bride's Bouquet

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Bridal bouquets in Puerto Rico are abundant with the amapola, which is a traditional flower often used at a Puerto Rican wedding. The bouquet may also contain a fan as it is a part of traditional wedding attire in Puerto Rico. The maids of honor also carry bouquets made of amapola flowers whether real or silk, and fans as these things are said to signify good luck for the couple.

Traditional Wedding Favors

Typical wedding favors presented to guests at a Puerto Rican wedding are called capias. They are narrow ribbons imprinted with the names of the bride and groom on one end and the date of the wedding on the other. The bride and groom snip them off the bouquet before they are pinned upon their guests by the happy newlyweds.

The Wedding Ceremony

A Puerto Rican wedding ceremony is similar to most others except for one thing. During the wedding ceremony, a priest will bless a plate of coins and gives it to the groom. Once the wedding vows have been exchanged, the groom gives the same plate of coins to his new wife as a gift to her. This gift is a symbol of prosperity and good luck for the marrying pair. While the ceremony is being performed, you can usually hear the soft strains of the sounds of coqui, lending the atmosphere a most romantic air.

At the Reception

Puerto Rican custom dictates that at the head of the main table, a doll that is similarly dressed as the bride is placed. The doll is covered with charms and these charms are passed out to the wedding guests. A typical Puerto Rican wedding cake is decorated with seashells and is often a rum, pineapple or coconut flavor.

Puerto Rican weddings are chock full of delicious foods and joyous music. For their first dance, the bride and groom might choose a traditional Puerto Rican waltz called a "danza criolla." Centerpieces are usually made from palm trees and utilize "abeto" ferns and then decorated with shells. Candles are also popular as decorations at a traditional Puerto Rican wedding.

Wedding Traditions of Puerto Rico

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Looking After the Cambria Orchid

Cambria orchids not exist naturally in the wild but are bred from a hybrid of other varieties, amongst them the Odontoglossum and the Oncidium breeds. Horticulturists have specifically developed this type, not just because they are so pleasing to behold with their vibrant, often speckled blossoms, but also because they are a home-friendly plant that will thrive indoors with very little intervention.

As with all orchids it is imperative to know specific details about the environmental preferences of cambria orchids so that you can try to replicate this in your home.

Orchids

1. Potting

Use a container with a generously-vented base and/or sides to allow maximum air exchange. The roots of this are very light-shy so keep them hidden in an opaque container rather than the see-through ones that are recommended for many other varieties. Earthenware pots are especially good as they are porous and soak up extra dampness.

Use a specialist orchid-medium to fill the container and support the bloom; one which is composed of fairly large, absorbent matter is most desirable. Cambria orchids and their roots do grow out of their containers every two years or so and re-potting will be required. Always upsize in small increments to avoid water-logging in the container.

2. Temperature

Ideal temperatures for cambria orchids are somewhere between 65 and 68 degrees. This is usually the heating range that most people prefer in their homes anyway so no specific measures need to be taken for this plant provided that it is placed in a well-used room and that there is not too much of a drop in overnight warmth.

3. Light

Like other members of its extended family, cambria orchids like a generous amount of illumination and, although it is somewhat less prone to scorching than some other types, you should take measures to protect it from intense, direct sunlight. It is particularly important to provide adequate shade during its active season (between March and September) as its leaves are more sensitive then.

4. Watering

As with all orchids, less watering is definitely better than more. Never assume that your plant needs water, regardless of how long its been since it was last hydrated. Always feel the dampness of the potting matter before you add any moisture.

During the period when the cambria orchid is in full bloom, you will notice the formation of a pseudobulb. This will increase in size as it retains water and nutrients. You should reduce your watering frequency even more at this stage to allow the pseudobulbs to develop and new growth to occur.

5. Humidity

Humidity requirements of this hybrid are greater than the amounts that are naturally present in homes so boost mistiness by placing bowls of water or damp pebbles close to the plant.

6. Fertilising

It is advisable to do this on a monthly basis. Specialist orchid feed is available from garden centres and various formulations can be administered depending on the plant's phase of growth.

Cambria orchids really don't demand much from their owners at all so just live your life and let them live theirs. You will find that you get many rewards for very little effort.

Looking After the Cambria Orchid

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Gifts With Some Get Up and Go

Knowing that you need to pick a gift for a friend, loved one or colleague tends to divide most people into two camps. The first group are likely to feel extremely excited at this blank canvas of gift buying opportunities, and the chance to wander the shops at will picking out things that catch their eye... and the second are likely to view the task ahead with no small amount of rising nervousness, as their hearts sink at the prospect of an afternoon's shopping and the likelihood of returning with nothing - or even worse, a last minute hurried purchase which has no bearing on the giver or recipient, and at worst could be a little insulting! We've all made the mistake of buying wilted carnations from a garage forecourt, tacky household or novelty items that immediately get relegated to the bin when guests have gone, or just downright unimaginative and frankly dull gifts which do no justice to the occasion, or those involved!

Why not ring the changes this time round and make life easier on yourself! For one thing, the high street is past spending time lugging around bulging carrier bags and attempting to park in overcrowded city car parks is well in the past. Those in the know head online for their gifts and enjoy the experience far more! For one thing the range and breadth of choice is far wider than you tend to get in physical stores - and there are also far more unusual and innovative gifts online that you may not otherwise come across. The whole experience is of course far less stressful, as you don't even need to leave your chair to do your shopping, and once the transaction has been simply and securely completed online you can then sit back and wait for the postman to deliver your gifts all nicely wrapped up and directly to your door!

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The next step of course is decided what sort of gifts you want to treat your loved ones to - gifts that will make them smile and feel special and treasured on their big day, whilst providing something new. Well how about avoiding the usual run of the mill gifts and looking for something with a bit of spark and pizzazz - gifts that inspire energy and action... although if the recipient is a sulky teenager, you might really need to pull the cat out of the bag to encourage a little get up and go!

Learn it Wine Tasting Kit

Why not consider gifts that inspire a new passion or hobby - these really will encourage 'get up and go' if they lead to something new and ongoing! One good example of these gifts is the Learn It Wine Tasting Kit which contains everything you need to learn all the secrets of tasting wine and understanding what makes a good wine. It has 10 mini lessons inside and lots of material to help grow your new abilities in picking good wines, understanding bouquets and elements of taste and working out which wine complements which types of food the best.

At the end of the course there's a multiple choice question test which can be sent away for marking, and then your gift recipient will be awarded their NVQ Level 2 in wine tasting - a recognised qualification which could see them even heading off towards a glittering new career - or at least knowing exactly what bottle to turn up with for parties and dinners!

Cathedrals Express Steam Train Experience

Otherwise how about looking at experience day gifts with a trip attached! Suitable particularly for Dads, Grandads and those with a love of steam trains and histories, this great trip runs from London to the most beautiful local cathedral cities for a nostalgic and fun packed trip. Ideal for steam train fans it's also a romantic trip, on a unique stream powered express train - and it will take you to the destinations you choose with around four hours of leisure time then available to explore and perhaps enjoy a spot of lunch.

These are only two of the many examples of action packed gifts which will delight and surprise your loved ones. Certainly gifts which involve a trip, an adventure of to test out a new class or experience are perfect for encouraging new avenues and really celebrating an occasion in style. These gifts are unique in that they tend to have an ongoing impact long after the event has finished - these gifts create lasting memories and new skills, rather than simply sitting on a shelf somewhere forgotten about! So have fun with your gifts and enjoy seeing that smile on their face when they open up their lovely surprise!

Gifts With Some Get Up and Go

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Purple Tulips - The New Trend in Tulips

Tulips are beautiful flowers that anyone will love to have in a vase. As there is a new trend that many people like the purple color these days, the purple tulips have gained in popularity. The purple color which is said to be the favorite color of Cleopatra has become the new trend with many societies in the present day world too.

However if you think of growing purple tulips you must study the subject well because for growing tulips some special conditions need to be fulfilled especially on climatic conditions. Places where winter temperatures drop below zero they grow well. If you are not living in such an area you need to rethink about growing these beautiful flowers.

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Netherlands is a place where tulips were grown for the past 400 years. The most popular tulips still however are the red ones. The purple tulips also are gaining popularity now. There are many people who follow this trend.

In case you need to make a tulip bouquet you must cut flowers following a certain methodology. As you cut purple tulip flowers, you must leave them in a bucket of water so as to submerge the cut. Also the cut should be made in an angle. Then you could leave it in a vase but before that you must cut the stems one inch above the end keeping it inside water to prevent air bubbles going in. A tulip flower could be kept in a vase for a few days if such cuts are made every day.

Purple Tulips - The New Trend in Tulips

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Sympathy Messages

The loss of a loved one. It is often difficult to find the right words to express your sympathy to someone during this time of sorrow. A floral tribute and supportive message can offer much support to those grieving such a loss. Here we list some suggestions, perhaps to inspire you as you offer your condolences with your floral tribute.

~Our deepest condolences

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~With Sympathy

~Our thoughts are with you and your family.

~In Loving Memory

~You are in our thoughts and prayers.

~Fondest remembrances

~Thinking of you and offering you hope and comfort.

~May you find peace and love in the memories you cherish.

In the weeks after...

After the initial outpouring of support, even weeks after the service, encouraging words can provide continued comfort. Consider sending a floral arrangement, a green or blooming plant, or even a gourmet or fruit basket to the family's home with a supportive message. Here are a few suggestions for you;

~Just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts

~I have been thinking of you

~Hope this brings sunshine to your day

~Let's get together soon for lunch, give me a call.

~Just as you have been for us, we are always here for you.

Overall, an uplifting and sensitive message is most comforting. Avoid words like "sad" or "I know how you feel". Messages offering your heartfelt support and friendship with your floral tribute will be appreciated. Your local florist can offer further suggestions about sending a floral tribute.

Sympathy Messages

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Orchid Tattoos and You - Perfect Flower Tattoo?

Orchid tattoos can be a great choice of tattoo for both females and males. Dependant on the orchid you get and the meaning you are after, this flower tattoo can be either end of the spectrum, highly masculine in nature or very feminine. A popular favourite flower for corsages and bouquets it is no wonder it is also finding popularity in the inked world. So what exactly can the orchid tattoo stand for?

On the masculine side of meanings it is all very sexual in nature, representing various parts of the male anatomy. In classic Chinese meaning it is often associated with the perfect man. On the other end of the spectrum are the more feminine meanings of beauty, charm and refinement. It is often seen as being a beautiful flower representative of all things feminine. It is also commonly referred to as the flower of magnificence. The feminine form of the orchid is also symbolic of perfection, love and family. Or in Asian cultures it is also seen as a symbol of something rare and precious. No matter why you seek this tattoo the origins and meanings are limitless and you can find one that suits your intended desire.

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Due to it being a flower tattoo the varieties are endless and the uniqueness factor can be very high. It can easily be adjusted to fit pretty much every part of the body and work with the bodies natural shape. It can be given any colouration to provide the bearer with the perfect colour for them and their skin tone. The orchid itself has hundreds of different varieties of flower so you can be sure that one of the many types will suit your personal style and taste.

The orchid flower in tattoos is often seen as a symbol of sexuality or of luxury. Both of which may be the meaning you want for your flower tattoo. It is often also found in association with other Hawaiian flower tattoos to create the perfect piece of artwork on the canvas of your skin.

Orchid Tattoos and You - Perfect Flower Tattoo?

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Scottish Heather - Flower Full of Legends

Heather is the second most recognizable floral symbol of Scotland, after the thistle. This plant had many practical uses such as for thatching, dyes, ropes, brooms and more. It also was used to treat cough, consumption, anxiety, arthritis, and rheumatism.

Another use for heather was to make Heather Ale. The Picts made it for centuries with a secret recipe that did not require the use of malt, hops, or sweeteners. Archaeologists have found traces of a fermented drink containing heather on a 3000 year old pottery shard.

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Legend states that in the 4th century, Vikings defeated the Pictish army and cornered the King and his son on a cliff. The Viking Chieftain wanted the secret recipe for the heather ale. The King knew that the secret was safe with him,  but was unsure if his son would be able to keep it safe. Fearing that his son would give up the secret under torture, the Pictish King "agreed" to give up the recipe, only if his son died a quick death.  His son was quickly killed and thrown from the cliff. The King then grabbed the Viking Chieftain and hurled them both off the cliff, keeping the recipe secret forever.

Most Heather is purple in color, but there is also rare white heather. Rumored to grow over the final resting places of fairies and only where no blood has been shed, the plant is said to be extremely lucky. Queen Victoria introduced carrying white heather at weddings for luck. Some Clans have attributed victory to wearing white heather sprays, or evading capture by hiding in patches of white heather.

According to myth, the Celtic Bard Ossian's beautiful daughter, Malvina, was betrothed to a gallant warrior named Oscar. One day, Malvina was awaiting Oscar's return from war, when she was approached by a messenger. Oscar had died in battle and sent the messenger with a spray of heather to give to Malvina as a final token of his love. Malvina began to cry and her tears fell on the heather, which immediately turned white. She wandered the moors sobbing, her tears turning every heather plant they touched to white. She said "although it is the symbol of my sorrow, may the white heather bring good fortune to all who find it."

Scottish Heather - Flower Full of Legends

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Flower Shop Logo Design - Ideas for Florist Logos

If you are thinking about going into business as a florist then you absolutely must have a great looking logo design for your flower shop. A logo design will help you to enhance your professional image, make a great impression on prospective customers and help you to build a reputable brand in the long term.

An original and appealing logo will also help you to stand out in a competitive market. It is possible that a certain design could even entice people to buy flowers just by seeing it, even if they had no intention of buying them just a few minutes earlier.

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Here are some thoughts on florist logos to give you some ideas on how to brief your designer before they start working on your project.

Get A Professional Design

The best way to get a reasonably priced logo design that has been designed from scratch specifically for your flower shop is to order one online. There are many custom logo design firms that will allow you to have input into the design process. They will present you with a range of initial concepts and then you can choose the one that most appeals to you. A good design team will usually work with you, making minor alterations to the logo until you are satisfied. Finally, files are delivered to you in a variety of file formats.

Communication is of the highest importance here. You must let your designer know what kind of business you have, where you are located and who your typical customers will be. Only then can they come up with something that will be a perfect match with your store.

Consider giving your designer some words that describe the image that you want to project with your design. Words like feminine, sophisticated or modern will give your designer an idea of how you want to shape peoples perceptions of your business when they view your logo.

Popular Images on Florist Logos

It is not essential to have an image or symbol on a florist logo and in some cases a simple text logo can work well. However, most flower shops go for a combination of text and image. The important thing is that the logo is kept simple so as to make a strong and memorable impression without appearing too cluttered and complicated.

To see what kind of images florists around the world have used on their logos, do a Google image search for 'florist logos' and you will find many good examples. You will notice that most florist logos feature floral images as it makes sense for a logo to make an obvious statement about a business and its products and services. Others have gone for slightly related images like a vase, a fairy, a bee or feminine designs and patterns.

Unless you are in a specific niche such as providing floral arrangements for weddings for example then it is best to stick with what works. A great designer will be able to take an over used image like a flower and put a totally original spin on it so that it appears to be original and fresh.

If you feel that an image of a flower would make your logo too similar to other florists in your area then you may come up with a creative idea for something more original. In this case think about the reasons why people give flowers and come up with images associated with love, celebration or happiness. Think about what makes your service or your personality unique and try to capture that in your design. If you have the word 'florist' in your logo then an image of a flower is not essential.

Ideas for Color Selection

Flowers are naturally colorful and you can therefore expect flower shop logos to be colorful. Look for some combinations of bright colors that work but try not to use more than three colors in the overall design. Too much color can make a design messy to look at and detract from its simplicity. Excessive color also makes for printing headaches.

Font Style

There are many kinds of font to choose from and your designer will be able to offer a selection of styles and make a recommendation. Some florists these days are going for bold looking 'modern' fonts while others prefer more traditional looking cursive fonts that look as if they have been written by hand.

With a great looking florist logo your business should be able to bloom, just like the flowers that you sell. A logo should be seen as a key part of your branding and marketing plan. Treat a logo like an investment into your business that will pay dividends for years to come.

Flower Shop Logo Design - Ideas for Florist Logos

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Daffodil Flower Information and Facts

The daffodil is also known as Jonquil, Narcissus, Paperwhite and the 'Poet's Hower'. The name of the species is Narcissus, every daffodil is a narcissus but not all narcissi (plural of narcissus) are daffodils. Narcissus is the botanical name for the genus. The name 'daffodil' is generally used for single, trumpet-shaped flowers.

The name 'Narcissus' comes from the Greek mythology. A nymph, fell in love with the Greek youth Narcissus who loved only himself and therefore rejected her. She died of a broken heart. Narcissus liked to see his reflection in a pool of water, stood there and admiring his beauty. The gods were then angry with him and changed Narcissus into a flower and named after him - the Narcissus flower.

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The flower has six petals arranged in a star shape with a central trumpet facing out. Stems of single flowers are 30 - 50 cm (12 - 20 inches) long, multi-flowered stems are normally shorter. They vary in size and color depending on the variety. There are over 25,000 varieties of narcissus in shades of yellow, white, peachy pink, orange, and bicolor. Many daffodil flowers are fragrant.

Daffodil was cultivated in Roman times, they brought daffodil bulbs to Britain. Daffodils are native to south western Europe and have been used medicinally for centuries. In Europe narcissi are grown commercially in the Channel Islands, Great Britain, Isles of Scilly and Holland.

It is important to note that the bulb of daffodil is toxic and can be very dangerous especially when eaten. Many florists get daffodil itch: dryness, scaliness and fissures on the hands and thickness under the nails due to its calcium oxalate in the sap. In may 2009, it was reported that during a cooking class at school, a number of students in England fell ill after mistaking a bulb of daffodil for an onion and adding it to soup. The kids were then taken to hospital as a precautionary measure, and were soon allowed to return home.

Daffodil Flower Information and Facts

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Simple Paper Flower Wedding Ideas - Simple But Elegant

Are you getting married? Have you been looking forward to your special day for a very long time? Do you want it to be special and to make a statement? We thought so. What can help you to achieve just the affect that you want? Of course, you want to give attention to the gowns for yourself and your bridesmaids; and the attire for the groom and his groomsmen. But after that, you will want to give attention to how you will decorate. May we present some simple paper flower wedding ideas?

When we say simple paper flower wedding ideas, we do not mean that your wedding will necessarily be simple. Your wedding may be elegant and lavish; it may be the event of the decade, but if you use some simple but elegant flowers, you will much more easily create the mood and effect you are looking for.

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Here are some of our best simple yet elegant paper flower wedding ideas:

• Use crepe paper flowers for your centerpieces. Think how beautiful your reception will be when your guests arrive and feast their eyes on tons and tons of beautiful roses, rosebuds, hyacinths, daisies, lilies or whatever suits your taste.

• Among our best simple wedding flower ideas is to decorate the chairs to match the centerpieces. This will pull the room together and give it a professional looking touch.

• Here is another of our popular simple flower wedding ideas: Hang garlands on poles or walls. Wrap the poles with festoons (a festoon is a long strip of flowers) for a festive touch. Matching festoons could decorate the table where the bride and groom sit. Perhaps the wall behind them would benefit from a matching festoon. How beautiful and elegant that would be.

• You could also have a single flower marking each place at the tables. Your guests may take this home as a souvenir. How fitting a souvenir this single flower will make if it matches your bouquet. It will be the perfect memento.

And yet another of the great simple paper flower wedding ideas is:

• Make your bouquet and corsages for the groom and groomsmen (and for the bridesmaids) from matching crepe paper flowers (of course, the groom and groomsmen may be wearing boutonnieres - to match your bouquet.) When you add matching blooms to decorate your hair, gloves and shoes, you will feel as pretty as you will look.

• When you decorate with some of these simple paper flowers wedding, you will eliminate a lot of the problems that many weddings have suffered. Beautiful crepe paper blooms will not cause allergic reactions. They will not stain your clothing or spill water or dirt on the table cloth. They will not wilt or die; there is no need for any special maintenance.

These simple and elegant paper flower wedding ideas can help you keep expenses down and yet decorate like a professional. Give it your close consideration. Using these simple yet elegant wedding ideas may be one of the wisest things you have ever done.

Simple Paper Flower Wedding Ideas - Simple But Elegant

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Wedding Flower Mistakes to Avoid

This is a list of common mistakes that couples make when choosing their wedding flowers. If you are looking for wedding flowers, avoid making these blunders:

Mistake 1: Not Trusting Your Florist

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Tell your florist what you envision your wedding to be. Communicate your likes, dislikes and expectations. Be open to suggestions from your floral designer. If the floral designer can't give you that specific flower you had in mind, be more flexible and try to compromise. Trust their creativity and remember why you hired them in the first place!

Mistake 2: Not Reusing Ceremony Arrangements

Do not put your aisle flowers to waste by throwing them away right after the ceremony. The ceremony only lasts an hour and it would be a shame if they are only used for that amount of time. Aisle flowers can make great centerpieces and can be included into the reception décor.

Mistake 3: Not Choosing Pricey Flowers

Don't be afraid to choose expensive flowers. Peonies, for example, are a bit pricey but they could cover a bigger space than roses and create a bigger impact. You could also choose expensive flowers for your bouquet and choose more affordable flowers for your centerpieces and aisle flowers.

Mistake 4: Using only One Color

Wouldn't it look boring you had lavender flowers to match your lavender-colored bridesmaid dresses? Do not be scared to mix and match colors. Ask the help of your floral designer in choosing what other colors would match your theme colors.

Mistake 5: Ordering your flowers too Late

Flowers come from different parts of the world and may take some time arrive. Make sure that you allow a six-week window ahead of your wedding week to be able to have every flower ready. Plus, it would be less stressful for the florist if you can give them ample time to order the flowers.

Mistake 6: Choosing an Oversized Bouquet

Do not choose an oversized bouquet. It may seem beautiful at first but carrying it around for hours can be a huge burden for you. What's more, a massive bouquet will only cover the beautiful design of your wedding dress. You want your guests to notice your dress, not the massive thing in front of it.

Mistake 7: Booking your Florist Last

After deciding on your wedding venue, date and theme, the next thing to do is to book a florist. Make an appointment to visit your potential florist and tell them the important details of your wedding and your budget.

Wedding Flower Mistakes to Avoid

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Flower and Vine Tattoo Designs - Ideas For Trendy Tattoos

Flower and vine tattoo designs can be both edgy and delicate depending on the person sporting it and how the artist tattooed it. This is a favorite combination among girls and women alike because of its versatility plus the trendy and stylish image it can add to one's personality.

Flowers and vine tattoos look good on almost any part of the body. They can be executed in any size, length, shape, or color combination depending on the placement that one chooses. The most popular style done for this type of tat theme is the tribal bracelet type usually wrapped around the ankle, wrist or arms.

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Of course, you do not always have to confined yourself on what's known as the normal trend. It would be better if you can come up with an original and unique style of your own. Here are some suggestions where you can draw up some ideas:

*A creeping vine combined with a flower of your choice that starts at the ankle and works its way up the calf

*A large vine blended with your favorite flower that starts from your hip area all the way to your rib cage.

*A small vine and flower combination inked symmetrically on top of your foot .

*A vine and flower tattooed horizontally on your lower stomach

These are just some great ideas to inspire you. You can Google photos online to and you'll find everything from full body flower and vine tattoos to simple floral vines that encircle wrists. Once you have an idea in mind, you can ask the help of your tattoo artist and he can always do a freehand or custom design for you.

Flower and Vine Tattoo Designs - Ideas For Trendy Tattoos

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Flower Tattoos - The Many Meanings

With a larger acceptance of women getting tattooed, flower tattoos have risen in popularity. The wonderful thing about these tattoos is there are so many different types and colors of flowers, all with different meanings. Generically, the flowers can mean a few different things, while specific flowers like the lotus and rose can mean more specific things.

A flower tattoo in general connects back to nature, and brings up images of life, such as birth, procreation and vitality. This is because we see the duration of life when we look at a flower. We see a flower emerge from the earth, and then grow day by day. We see a flower bloom, and later dry up and wilt away.

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To have a tattoo picturing a flower reminds us of that whole process of life. Additionally, different colors of flowers on a tattoo symbolize different things as well. Seeing a white flower tattoo brings up the idea of purity, while the color of red on a flower can mean the blood of Christ or burning passion.

Being tattooed with a rose symbolizes love, or more specifically a pure love. As a matter of fact, around the 16th century, a rose was tattooed on people condemned to death, so they would be recognized immediately if they ever escaped the gallows. However, nowadays the rose is tattooed as a symbol of love and passion. Much of the tattoo symbolism of this flower has to do with the rose being a flower that is given during romantic occasions. This is why a rose is often tattooed on someone to show their love for a certain person. It's probably not a coincidence that the rose tattoo is the most popular of all tattoos picturing flowers, and even more so, since men are getting tattooed with roses as well.

Just as a rose tattoo symbolizes love and purity in the west, a tattoo with a lotus flower symbolizes the same things in the east. A tattoo with the lotus flower, though, brings with it a little more meaning. This tattoo also symbolizes beauty, goodness, fortune, enlightenment, and peace.

Continuing along this line, an acacia tattoo symbolizes chaste love and friendship. Some Irish get tattooed with a flower called Bells of Ireland. This flower usually means good luck, but the name may call the bells of freedom to ring upon Ireland.

If you consider yourself a perfect lover, you might want to have a tulip tattooed on your arm to symbolize fame and passionate love. However, if you are a shy and timid person, the violet tattoo is perfect for you.

Iris stand for faith wisdom and virtue. And magnolias symbolize a person's love for nature and gives a sense of nobility.

Getting tattooed with a flower can have these different meanings along with being quite beautiful and elegant. The flower can be as small and dainty or as large and bold as your want. Whichever flower you choose, be it a rose, a lotus, a violet or any other your tattoo can say exactly what you want it to.

Flower Tattoos - The Many Meanings

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Flower Tattoos and Their Meanings

At some point in our lives, we would experience the joy appreciating the beauty of flowers, the happiness in giving flowers or and the excitement of receiving them. A flower itself does not have any meaning, just like a cat or a fish. But it's the human emotion that gives a certain value to it and our interpretation gives it a consistent meaning over time. For example, you will see a man giving a bunch of red roses to express his admiration and love to a woman. But you will hardly see anyone with the same bunch of red roses at a funeral. The meanings of the same flower would evoke different emotions with different implications on a different context.

It is the same with flower tattoos. Different flower tattoos would evoke a different emotion and therefore a different meaning to the beholder. Not only the women are getting flower tattoos, some men like to ink them too. Most flowers have acquired a consistent meaning over time, but when you combine it with a different object in a tattoo, the meanings get altered altogether. Have you seen a black rose with a chain around it as a tattoo on a man's chest? Do you think the flower tattoo would mean love or perhaps hatred?

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The fact is that flower tattoo designs are going to be popular. Dragons are popular with men but flowers are most sought after by women. Maybe it's the color, or the shape, or the scent of it or a combination of all the senses that makes people want to see, touch and smell it. Flowers can calm a person and gives you a sense of peace. Having a flower tattoo inked on your body is like having a permanent flower with you all the time, except this particular flower does not withered over time.

What most tattoo artists are concern about is the customer who is not sure of what she is tattooing and would like to change the design after the tattoo is permanently inked on the body. The sad truth is that tattoos cannot be removed easily without some form of scarring and pain. The reasons for wanting to change the design are varied, but one of the common reasons is that they did not understand the meaning of the flower tattoo until much later. So to prevent this kind of 'accidentally' tattooing the wrong flower on your body, here is a list of common flowers tattoos and their meanings.

1. Meaning of Rose Tattoo
Rose tattoos are stunning when done tastefully on a woman. So far it is the most popular tattoo with the females although we have seen men with rose tattoos. Somehow men shun away from flowers because the flower tattoo would mean a soft and gentle character and towards a feminine personality. It's is quite weird to see a huge macho muscular male with six packs and a flower tattoo on his arm. But if that flower tattoo is combined with a skull, then the softer meaning of the flower would be even out by the skull, which would mean guts, courage and fearless.

Different types of roses have different meanings. For example, the red rose means sincere love and respect, courage and passion. You have seen in the movies or maybe even done it yourself and give a red rose to a loved one to express your love and passion. So instead of giving a rose to a love one, you may want to tattoo the rose with her name on it on your arm or your chest. That way, that flower tattoo would mean you love and respect her forever. (But no skulls please) If you are able to get the tattoo artist to add in some colors to the flower tattoo, you may want to consider a yellow rose tattoo. Yellow roses meant jealousy in Victorian times. But in our contemporary world, they signify friendship, joy, gladness and freedom, the promise of a new beginning. A pink rose tattoo means grace and gentle, a white rose means spirituality and purity and a lavender rose means love at first sight. A blue rose tattoo means mystery and symbolizes "achieving the impossible". A black rose tattoo symbolizes death, either you are mourning the death of a love one or you are very pessimistic.

2. Meaning of Hibiscus Tattoo
The hibiscus flower is another popular flower tattoo with tattoo artists. The hibiscus flower is most commonly seen in the tropical country but is less often used as a gift. The hibiscus flower belongs to the family Malvaceae. It gets its name from the Greek words Hibiscus meaning "mallow" and rosa-sinensis meaning "Rose of China". The flower itself means delicate beauty. If you decide to ink the hibiscus flower tattoo, then other than its aesthetic attraction, it would symbolize exquisite and elegance. It would also mean you have grace and charm. Depending on the combination of colors, the hibiscus flower tattoo can really enhance a person's grace. You can combine the red flower tattoo with bright green petals. That would be really charming.

3. Meaning of Lily Tattoo
The Lily flowers are cherished for their fresh and calming colors and can be used for many occasions, like visiting a sick friend in the hospital. Lily has been an important flower ever since the Biblical period. According to the Bible, petals of white lily signify virginity, purity and the radiant soul of Virgin Mary. The Chinese and the Greeks have also used white lily to symbolize purity. To the Chinese, the lily flower is used to symbolize summer and abundance. The Greeks believe that Lilies were born out of the breast milk of Goddess Hera. The Lily flower is also associated with the Roman Goddess Venus. So inking the Lily tattoo would mean purity of the person and you want the tattoo to symbolize peace and harmony.

4. Meaning of Lotus Tattoo
In Buddhism the lotus flower is a symbol of enlightenment. All the petals means the different constant struggles in our lives and the center of the flower represents the state of enlightenment. The development of the lotus from ground up symbolizes the awakening to the spiritual reality of life. For the Buddhists, Lotus symbolizes the most exalted state of man, his head held high and his feet rooted in the world of experience. You can see the Lotus flower carved into every platform supporting a statue of Buddha. It is a very powerful symbol and meaning in the religion.

This symbolism is also evident in Hinduism where the lotus is the foremost symbol of beauty, prosperity and fertility. According to Hinduism, within each human inhabiting the earth there is the spirit of the sacred Lotus. It represents eternity, purity and divinity and is widely used as a symbol of life, fertility, youth and describes feminine beauty. So a Lotus tattoo would be used as a symbol of life. The Lotus flower tattoo would be most suitable for those seeking an understanding of humanity and has probably been through the ups and downs of life. You may also use the Lotus tattoo to depict a struggle in life.

Flower Tattoos and Their Meanings

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For some strange reasons, I like designing flower tattoos more than others. Flower tattoos are mostly favored by women, they are like clothes accessories except that you can wear your tattoo to bed. It's like having a piece of art with you all the time. I find women with tattoos more appealing, sexier, more feminine and more powerful.

The image of a tattoo can be so captivating that it stirs up all our senses. You can have a Rose tattoo with a barbed wire around it and still look very good. It's Ying and Yang, loving and sweet but authoritative and intimidating. But if you are intending to ink a flower tattoo on your body, it's best to find out the meaning of the flower and what you want it to represent. You can then combine different images to give contrasting impressions of your tattoos.

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I have compiled a list of meaning of flowers as a guide before you tattoo them on your body. I cannot vouch how official these meanings are, but my research has shown them to be fairly consistent. flower tattoos are permanent, so look around before deciding on one.

BABY'S BREATH: Innocence.

BALSAM: Ardent love.

BELLS OF IRELAND: Good luck.

BOUVARDIA: Enthusiasm.

CACTUS: Endurance.

CALLA LILY: Magnificent beauty.

CAMELLIA: Gratitude.

CAMELLIA, PINK: Longing for you.

CAMELLIA, RED: You're a flame in my heart.

CAMELLIA, WHITE: You're adorable.

CARNATION: Fascination, distinction, divine love, woman

CARNATION, PINK: A woman's love, I'll never forget you, mother's love.

CARNATION, RED: Alas for my poor heart, admiration, my heart aches for you, fascination.

CARNATION, WHITE: Innocence, faithfulness, sweet and lovely, pure love, ardent love, good luck.

CHRYSANTHEMUM: Cheerfulness, optimism, rest, truth.

CHRYSANTHEMUM, RED: I love.

CHRYSANTHEMUM, WHITE: Truth, loyal love.

CHRYSANTHEMUM, YELLOW: Slighted love.

DAFFODIL: Regard, rebirth, new beginnings, unrequited love, you're the only one, chivalry.

DAFFODIL, SEVERAL: Joy, happiness.

DAISY: Innocence, loyal love, I'll never tell, purity.

DANDELION: Faithfulness, happiness, love's oracle.

DAY LILY: Coquetry, Chinese emblem for mother.

EREMURUS: Endurance.

EUPHORBIA: Persistence.

FORGET-ME-NOT: True love, hope, remembrance, memories.

FREESIA: Innocence, thoughtfulness.

GARDENIA: You're lovely, secret love, joy, sweet love, good luck.

GLADIOLUS: Strength of character, remembrance, infatuation, splendid beauty, give me a break.

GLOXINA: Love at first sight.

HEATHER, LAVENDER: Admiration, solitude, beauty.

HEATHER, WHITE: Protection, wishes will come true.

HIBISCUS: Delicate beauty.

HOLLY: Foresight, defense, domestic happiness, enchantment.

HOLLYHOCK: Ambition, fruitfulness.

HONEYSUCKLE: Bonds of love.

HUCKLEBERRY: Simple pleasure.

HYACINTH: Sport, play, games, rashness, dedicated to Apollo.

HYACINTH, BLUE: Constancy.

HYACINTH, RED OR PINK: Play.

IRIS: Wisdom, Fleur-de-lis, emblem of France, your friendship means so much to me, faith, hope, valor, my compliments.

IRIS, WHITE: Purity.

JASMINE, WHITE or INDIAN: Amiability, I attach myself to you, sensuality, attachment.

JASMINE, SPANISH: Sensuality.

JASMINE, YELLOW: Grace, elegance.

JONQUIL: Sympathy, love me, affection returned, desire.

LADY SLIPPER: Capricious beauty.

LARKSPUR, PURPLE: First love.

LAVENDER: Devotion.

LEATHERLEAF FERN: Fascination.

LILAC: Youthful, humility, confidence.

LILY: Majesty, wealth, pride, innocence, purity.

LILY, WHITE: Purity, modesty, virginity, majesty, it's heavenly to be with you. LILY,

MAGNOLIA: Dignity, love of nature, nobility.

MIMOSA: Sensitivity.

MINT: Virtue.

MISTLETOE: Kiss me, affection, to surmount difficulties, sacred plant of India.

MORNING GLORY: Loves you.

MOSS: Maternal love, charity.

NARCISSUS: Egotism, conceit, self love, self admiration, formality, stay as sweet as you are

NASTURTIUM: Conquest, victory in battle.

OAK LEAVES: Bravery.

OLIVE BRANCH: Peace.

ORANGE BLOSSUM: Purity, innocence, eternal love, marriage and fruitfulness, fertility.

ORCHID: Rare beauty, love, refinement, beautiful lady, Chinese symbol for many children, mature charm, beauty, long life.

PALM LEAVES: Victory, success.

PEPPERMINT: Cordiality.

PERIWINKLE: Friendship.

POPPY: Eternal sleep, oblivion, imagination.

POPPY, RED: Pleasure, consolation.

POPPY, YELLOW: Wealth, success.

PRIMROSE: I can't live without you.

PRIMROSE, EVENING: Happy love.

QUEEN ANNE'S LACE: Haven.

RANUNCULUS: You are radiant with charm, radiant charm.

ROSE: Love, passion, perfection. The rose was named for the Latin word rosa which means red. It has been a symbol of love since ancient times.

ROSE, BURGUNDY: Beauty within.

ROSE, CORAL: Desire.

ROSE, DARK CRIMSON: Mourning.

ROSE, HIBISCUS: Delicate beauty.

ROSE, LAVENDER: Love at first sight, enchantment.

ROSE, LEAF: You may hope.

ROSE, MOSS: Confessions of love.

ROSE, ORANGE: Fascination, display feeling of enthusiasm.

ROSE, PEACH: Desire, gratitude, apprecation, admiration, sympathy, modesty.

ROSE, PINK: Happiness, appreciation, admiration, friendship, sympathy.

ROSE, DARK PINK: Thankfulness.

ROSE, LIGHT PINK: Grace, gladness, joy, perfect happiness, please believe me, gratitude, admiration, gentility.

ROSE, RED: Love, passion, respect, courage, I love you, beauty, pure and lovely, prosperity.

ROSE, DEEP RED: Un-selfconscious beauty.

ROSE, SINGLE, FULL BLOOM: I love you, I still love you, new love.

ROSE, BUD, SMALL: Pure and lovely, beauty and youth, a heart innocent of love.

ROSE, THORNLESS: Love at first sight.

ROSE, WHITE: Innocence, purity, secrecy, I am worthy of you, silence, friendship, truth, virtue, girlhood, humility spiritual love, but of the soul, reverence, charm, happy love.

ROSE, WHITE, DRIED: Death is preferable to loss of virtue.

ROSE, YELLOW: Joy, friendship, true love, decrease of love, jealousy, try to care, freedom, slighted love, shows "I care", joy, gladness.

ROSES, BOUQUET, MATURE: Gratitude.

ROSES, RED & WHITE TOGETHER: Unity, flower emblem of England.

ROSES, YELLOW & RED TOGETHER: Happiness, congratulations.

ROSES, YELLOW & ORANGE TOGETHER: Passionate thoughts.

ROSEMARY: Remembrance, purity, rebirth.

SAGE: Virtue.

SALAL: Zest.

SCABIOUS: Unfortunate love.

SMILAX: Loveliness.

SNAPDRAGON: Deception, gracious lady, presumption.

SPEARMINT: Warm sentiment.

SPIDER FLOWER: Elope with me.

STAR OF BETHLEHEM: Purity.

STATICE: Sympathy, remembrance, success.

STEPHANOTIS: Happiness in marriage, desire to travel.

STOCK: Lasting beauty, bonds of affection, promptness, you'll always be beautiful to me.

SUNFLOWER: Follows the sun as it grows, adoration, haughtiness.

SWEET WILLIAM: Gallantry, smile, finesse.

THYME: Activity.

TUBEROSE: Dangerous pleasure.

TULIP: Perfect lover, frame, flower emblem of Holland.

TULIP, RED: Believe me, declaration of love, fame.

TULIP, VARIEGATED: Beautiful eyes.

TULIP, YELLOW: Hopeless love, there's sunshine in your smile.

VIOLET: Modesty, faithfulness, innocence, understated beauty.

VIOLET, BLUE: Watchfulness, faithfulness, I'll always be true.

VIOLET, PURPLE: Thoughts of you, blue love.

VIOLET, WHITE: Let's take a chance, youthful innocence.

VIOLET, YELLOW: Love of country.

WATER LILY: Purity of heart.

WEEPING WILLOW: Mourning.

WHEAT: Friendliness.

YARROW: Healing, sorrow.

ZINNIA: Thoughts of absent friends, in memory of an absent friend.

ZINNIA, SCARLET: Constancy.

ZINNIA, WHITE: Goodness.

ZINNIA, YELLOW: Daily remembrance.

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