2011 Wedding Roses stamps

Although modern couples plan weddings that reflect each person��s individuality, roses have remained a bridal tradition throughout many generations.�Many people feel nothing conveys love better than a rose.

Suitors introduced the rose as a symbol of love in the Victorian Era.�Strict rules of conduct made it impossible for smitten young men to express their emotions verbally.�A ��language of flowers�� developed, which allowed lovers to communicate sentiments by the type, color, and number of flowers they gave one another.�

The gift of red roses is a declaration of love, while pink roses convey sweetness, grace, and poetic romance.�White roses carried on a bride��s wedding day signify eternal love, purity, and innocence.

According to tradition, long-stemmed roses are an expression of love and devotion.�They represent love that is deep and long-lasting.�Because the number twelve represents a complete cycle, a dozen roses are the symbol of complete love.�Since there are 24 hours in a day, two dozen roses signify complete devotion each moment of every day.

Regardless of the color or number, a bouquet of roses is a special way to send a message of love.