white roses

History and Meaning of White Roses

Primary Significance: Purity, Innocence, Sympathy, Spirituality

With its pristine appearance, the white rose has come to symbolize purity, innocence and secrecy.

Early traditions also used white roses as a symbol for true love, an association which would later become the hallmark of the red rose. However, white roses continue to endure and retain their symbolism of innocence. White roses are now used to express a number of different sentiments.

Also known as the bridal rose, the white rose is a traditional wedding flower. In this sense, they are a representation of unity, virtue, and the pureness of a new bond of love. White roses are also a symbol for young love, which further strengthens the association, and makes them ideal for marriages. Bridal bouquets are often comprised of white roses and other white flowers.

White roses can mean many things to many different people. They can symbolize new beginnings, or be a sign of farewell. They can convey feelings of love, friendship, respect and hope. Underlying all of these messages is the impression of innocence and purity with which white roses are now synonymous. An arrangement of white roses is not only beautiful; it can carry a complexity that belies its simpler appearance. Whatever the reason white roses are given, it can be assured that they will be deeply appreciated by their recipient.

hmm, never really knew what the significance of white roses were, now i do :) somehow, it just gives me a warm, yet peaceful feeling each time i set my gaze on it. whenever i'm sad, or not quite "there", i'll look for white roses to look at. its beauty lies in its simplicity. untainted, natural. brings me to the days in singapore when me & evelynn would just get a bunch of white roses, just to make ourselves feel better. wish i could do it here as well, IF ONLY THE PRICE WASN'T SO MORBIDLY EXPENSIVE!!!!!!! *sigh*