Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Ceremony & Reception Wedding Décor & Details Wedding Flowers & Bouquets The Meaning of Rose Colors By Lyndsey Matthews Lyndsey Matthews Lyndsey is a former digital editor for MarthaStewartWeddings.com Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2018 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: NGOC MINH NGO Let the flowers do the talking. 01 of 14 NGOC MINH NGO In Victorian times, it was popular to pair flowers with special meanings, even down to the specific color. So while some may think that a "rose is a rose is a rose," we'd like to disagree. After all, the romantic blooms come in more than 100 shades. Here, discover the secret language behind your favorite hue. See an Ultimate Guide to Flower Meanings 02 of 14 Red Rose Meaning: Love See Romantic Red Wedding Bouquets 03 of 14 Deep Burgundy Rose Meaning: Unconscious beauty Find Our Favorite Floral Designers to Follow on Instagram 04 of 14 White Rose Meaning: I am worthy of you See Fresh Ways to Add Roses to Your Wedding 05 of 14 Yellow Rose Meaning: Joy, gladness, friendship, delight, promise of a new beginning, welcome back Meet These Floral Designers Creating Fresh From the Farm 06 of 14 Pink Rose Meaning: Perfect happiness, grace and sweetness Find the Best Perfumes for Adding the Sweet Scent of Roses to Your Big Day 07 of 14 Dark Pink Rose Meaning: Thankfulness See Pretty in Pink Wedding Bouquet Ideas 08 of 14 Purple Rose Meaning: Love at first sight, enchantment Find Top Floral Designers to Book for Your Wedding 09 of 14 Orange Rose Meaning: Fascination See Rose Wedding Centerpieces 10 of 14 Peach Rose Meaning: Immortality, modesty See Rose Beauty Products That Will Leave You As Beautiful on Your Wedding Day As the Flower 11 of 14 Green Rose Meaning: Fertility See DIY Wedding Centerpieces We Love 12 of 14 Coral Rose Meaning: Desire Learn More About the Types of Roses 13 of 14 Red and Yellow Roses Meaning: Given together, these symbolize happy feelings See Colorful Wedding Bouquets 14 of 14 Red and White Roses Meaning: Given together, these symbolize unity See Wedding Cakes Decorated With Fresh Flowers Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit