Classic Bouquets for Memorial Day

Memorial Day is coming up, and while I've definitely been daydreaming about my BBQ, beer, and sunshine lineup, I am also pointedly aware that Memorial Day is, at its heart, a bittersweet day -- a day to commemorate those who have offered their lives in service to our country. In fact,  Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day, as it was a day dedicated to decorating the graves of soldiers with flowers, flags, and other symbols of honor.  

Using flowers has always been a simple, traditional, and beautiful tribute for Memorial Day; flowers indicate celebration, but they are also heralds of passing, observance, and remembrance.  They are a means of showing support, appreciation, and respect, while also providing a visual representation of life and love.  

I've been thinking of classic floral tributes for a classic day of commemoration, and my mind keeps coming back to the oh-so-patriotic combination of red tulips and blue iris. American-grown, of course.

Red tulips to represent the love and passion demonstrated by our veterans for our country, as well as the blood shed to protect our freedoms.  Blue Irises, which express courage, admiration, and tears shed for the fallen.

The gorgeous and classic combination of these two captures the color theme of an American Holiday while also including the association of commemoration, honor, and respect.

So, whether you are decorating a memorial,  celebrating your family members who have served, or honoring vets in your community who have given the ultimate sacrifice, consider adding some classic beauty to honor Memorial Day.  Have a look at the photos in throughout this blog to see what you can do with just a few bunches of tulips and iris. 

Enjoy and Happy Memorial Day.