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What Colors Mean

Oranges, Yellows, Reds, Blues, Greens, White, Pinks, Black, Browns, Purples

THE MEANING IN WEDDING COLORS

Orange is a power color. It is one of the healing colors. Orange means vitality with endurance.

Yellow symbolizes wisdom and means joy and happiness. It brings clarity and awareness.

Red roses symbolize passionate love and is the color of prosperity and joy. It's has strong symbolism as life and vitality.

Blue means a pure blue is the color of inspiration, sincerity and spirituality. It is often the chosen color by conservative people. Blue is the calming color.

Green is the color of nature, fertility, life. It symbolizes self-respect and well being. Green is the color of balance and means learning, growth and harmony.

White is the color of purity and means kindness. White is not a color, but the manifestation of the presence of all color - the complete energy of light.

Pink is the color of universal love and is a quiet color. Pink is a combination of red and white. The quality of energy in pink is determined by how much red is present. Pink provides feelings of caring, tenderness, self-worth and love, acceptance.

Black absorbs all aspects of light. While white reveals, black conceals. Black is not a color, strictly speaking.

Brown can mix into many surroundings. It is a mixture of red, blue and yellow and has many shades and tones - each producing a different effect. Brown can be a stabilizing color. The red in brown gives it practical energy while the yellow and blue add mental focus energies. Too much brown can make a dull effect. Brown gives a feeling of solidity and some shades of brown create a warm, comfortable feeling of wholesomeness, naturalness and dependability.

Purple is the color of good judgment. It is the color of people seeking spiritual fulfillment. Purple has been used to symbolize magic and mystery, as well as royalty. Being the combination of red and blue, the warmest and coolest colors, purple is believed to be the ideal color. Most children love the color purple. Purple is the color most favored by artists.

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ROSES MEAN:

	Red roses are the traditional symbol for love and romance, and a time-honored way to say "I love you." The red rose has long symbolized beauty and perfection. A bouquet of red roses is the perfect way to express your deep feelings for someone special.
	As a symbol of grace and elegance, the pink rose is often given as an expression of admiration. Pink roses can also convey appreciation as well as joyfulness. Pink rose bouquets often impart a gentler meaning than their red counterparts.
	The bright, sunny color of yellow roses evokes a feeling of warmth and happiness. The warm feelings associated with the yellow rose are often akin to those shared with a true friend. As such, the yellow rose is an ideal symbol for joy and friendship.
	White roses represent innocence and purity and are traditionally associated with marriages and new beginnings. The white rose is also a symbol of honor and reverence, and white rose arrangements are often used as an expression of remembrance.
	With their blazing energy, orange roses are the embodiment of desire and enthusiasm. Orange roses often symbolize passion and excitement and are an expression of fervent romance. A bouquet of orange roses will send a meaningful message.
	The unique beauty of the lavender rose has captured many hearts and imaginations. With their fantastical appearance, lavender roses are a perfect symbol of enchantment. The lavender rose is also traditionally used to express feelings of love at first sight.