Flower meanings
Lily of the Valley: the return of happiness
Lily of the valley means the return of happiness. Its tiny bells were said to ring in a sweeter season, and in France a sprig handed over on the first of May is a wish for luck and joy for the whole year.
What a lily of the valley looks like
A slim arching stem hung with tiny bells that all face downward. It is the only bloom here that hangs rather than looks up, so it softens the outline of a bouquet at the edges.
When people send lily of the valleys
Weddings, first of May greetings, and welcoming a baby. Also the flower for someone coming out of a hard year, since the meaning is happiness returning.
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Lily of the valley means the return of happiness. Its tiny bells were said to ring in a sweeter season, and in France a sprig handed over on the first of May is a wish for luck and joy for the whole year.
What does a lily of the valley look like?
A slim arching stem hung with tiny bells that all face downward. It is the only bloom here that hangs rather than looks up, so it softens the outline of a bouquet at the edges.
When should I give someone lily of the valleys?
Weddings, first of May greetings, and welcoming a baby. Also the flower for someone coming out of a hard year, since the meaning is happiness returning. Lily of the Valleys say "the return of happiness", so they fit any moment where that is the message you want to send without spelling it out.