Romantic Peach Roses for Valentine’s Day

Romantic Peach Roses for Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day, we are celebrating love across the world with roses at the heart – which, unsurprisingly, is where they’ve always been.

Looking back over history, people turned to the act of giving flowers during the Victorian Age. At this time, it was the choice of colour that conveyed the meaning and message – as to request a ‘date’ was unheard of! But it was St. Valentine, the luster of love, who ignited the annual celebration. He famously signed off a letter to his forbidden lover ‘from your Valentine’.

Typically, a pure red rose is said to represent romance, but this Valentine’s Day we wanted to defy these social norms and celebrate our peach-petalled Juliet (Ausjameson) rose. She follows in the footsteps of her eponymous namesake and defies all conventions with her apricot aesthetic. Nonetheless, the electric intensity embedded within these warm, gentle tones speak the language of love in appearance alone.

Juliet Roses for Valentines Day Gift Bouquet
Juliet Roses for Valentines Day Gift Bouquet

What's in a name?

The symbolism of the rose has only grown with the decades. We have seen it used within iconic pieces of architecture, literature and religious references and by the Shakespearean period, it had become a poetic standard for inclusion. In fact, one of William Shakespeare’s most famous lines contains reference to a rose and is coincidentally spoken by his romantic heroine, Juliet:

What's in a name? A rose by any other word would smell as sweet.

Juliet Rose and William Shakespeare Book Romeo and Juliet
Juliet Peach Roses for Valentines Day
Juliet Roses for Valentines Day

Throughout history, the rose has always been a gentle reminder of romance, appreciation and of true love. The natural partnership of ‘love’ and the ‘rose’ continues to be intertwined in today’s psyche; with the rose still reigning as the most powerful symbol of adoration.

Happy Valentine’s Day from us all at David Austin Wedding & Event Roses. May it be filled with lots of love, friendship and of course… roses x

Share this Story

Facebook
LinkedIn
Twitter

You may also like

Pink Wedding Reception Setting

Pink Indoor Reception

Move over blush, magenta is the new pink in town! Pink is a forever favourite wedding colour and this season it’s going to get boler and brighter than ever. Read on for our top tips and ideas to use David Austin roses in your pink wedding decor.

Read More »
Summer Wedding Bouquet

Wedding Bouquet Shapes Explained

During your first meeting with your wedding florist, the subject of bouquet shape is likely to come up. Would you like a round or natural bouquet? Or perhaps a wild freeform design or sculptural crescent shape? If you’re confused, don’t worry we’re here to demystify any questions you may have regarding wedding bouquet shapes.

Read More »
Barn Wedding Ceremony

Wedding Aisle Flower Inspiration

Aisle florals are a wonderful way to dress your ceremony space, especially if your venue is a blank canvas or you are getting married outside. Lining the aisle with flowers helps to anchor the ceremony space and up the drama as you glide down the aisle to meet your beau. So what are the different ways you can use aisle florals to decorate your wedding ceremony? Read on for some stunning displays to get you inspired.

Read More »