There are monumental and pivotal events within the timeframe of a mother. The work of a mother is never done. We are here to help you get a sense of what a mother might like based off moments one might truly resonate with. Based off our own experiences and what we think are pivotal moments for a mother and her child, we have created three bouquets centered on just that.
First Embrace
That first warm embrace between a mother and her baby has been proven to be beneficial for both parties involved. This special moment is often represented in neutral colors, as these feelings of unknowingness arise. A time of calm between a mom and her baby. This feeling isn’t exclusive to one single event, rather the first time you cognitively remember your mom or a mother figure holding you and assuring you how much you are loved. Most of us rarely remember the day we were born – and if you do, we would love to know more – but what we do remember is the time we fell and hurt ourselves or a time we were scared. For whatever reason, these emotions were quickly absolved by that mother figure who took us into a warm embrace, wiped our tears, and assured us it would be okay. This moment is symbolized not only by alstroemeria, which represent love and strength, but also by white rose, embodying innocence and a fresh start for both individuals. This warm embrace is the beginning of forever. A forever knowing that you have someone on your side who will vouch for you and be there with a million warm embraces just for you, whenever you need them.
Letting Go
A time that is bittersweet and bound to happen. Letting go is something not all mothers are prepared to do. Whether letting go means starting school, going off to college, moving out, and into a new city, these new experiences come with growing pains. We all remember the day our mom dropped us off at school or accompanied us while we waited for the bus to come. All those angsty feelings we felt starting fresh again at the beginning of each school year. If we would make new friends, get lost trying to find our classes or not. But what most of us failed to question was how was mom feeling? Of course, she wasn’t going to walk onto that bus with us, although we both probably wanted to. Instead, she just waited there until you entered the doors of the bus and sat down, and only until the bus left did she start heading home to begin her day. It was likely hard to realize then, but looking back now, letting go meant acknowledging that your mom is more than just your mom. As cliché as it sounds, she also goes to work, she also has hobbies, she also has dreams and aspirations. Her entity doesn’t just end with: “mom.” We think this time is similar to a double-edged sword, something that has its pros and cons. That’s why we have included novelty yellow carnations in the mix to try and encapsulate this with the flower having a mix of yellow but also pink edges. The yellow signifying the joys and pros of letting go and the pink edges representing the other side of the coin, the cons. Letting go does not mean the end, just the end of an era.
Heart Strings
The roles are starting to shift for the first time. Things look a little different now that you’re an adult. Job opportunities, romantic relationships, and starting to build your own life have now taken a bigger chunk of your time and priorities. Conversations of getting married and possibly having kids of your own are happening. These burgundy dianthus balls are here to signify this time of your life filled with prosperity, warmth, admiration, and gratitude. We take it all the way back by including earth tones to signify this full circle moment. This grounding moment where you realize all the sacrifices and effort your mom has made and that you are on your way to making similar sacrifices. Your mom’s role of a mother is never-ending. Now it’s time to adapt to a love that looks slightly different. This is a mature and secure love. A love that can be sustained from a distance or at close proximity. This maturity is reflected by the purple hues. This bouquet sends all the right messages that convey this stage in a mother’s life. The role of a mom is multifaceted and filled with sacrifices and love. Creating a bouquet with all of this in mind was not easy, but we knew exactly what a bouquet like this would represent for a time like this. An arrangement full of carnations and mini carnations used as a symbol of love as well as fascination all whilst adding pops of color and a full and soft look. Not forgetting to include some dianthus ball that helps relay the message of the admiration, love and affection we have for the mothers and other figures we are so lucky to have in our lives. Fascination seems like a perfect emotion to describe what we feel when we think of a mother’s role.
Regardless of what you gift your mom this Mothers Day, remember to celebrate her for all she is and all she has done. All the obstacles she has had to hurdle. A warm thank you to all the moms and mother figures out there. Our appreciation is never ending.