Want an easy and surefire way to put a big smile on someone’s face? It’s as simple as picking up a bouquet of fresh, beautiful blooms! If you have a special person who is flying in for a visit, go ahead and be that person that makes everyone else jealous – the guy or girl who waits at the gate with flowers to present to someone special. Not only will your loved one be super surprised, thankful, and joyful, but they will also feel reenergized and like a celebrity!
Before rushing to the airport with a handful of flowers, though, there are a few important things to consider. For example, are you selecting appropriately-colored blooms for the occasion and/or person? The language of flowers can be a little tricky… you don’t want to accidentally give a bouquet of flowers that represent deep passion, desire, and everlasting love to a good friend or family member. That could send confusing signals and lead to a very awkward moment. To ensure your airport reunion goes off without a hitch, the floral experts at Morningside Flowers detail which flowers and colors are appropriate for different situations.
Best Types of Flowers For Greeting Someone at the Airport
Most airports are usually filled with people hustlin’ and bustlin’ to catch their flight or get somewhere. You may want to select a large, oversized bouquet for your loved one, but it could get bumped, squished, and a bit mangled by the time you get to the gate. Instead, opt for a small to medium arrangement to keep its beauty intact.
When shopping for flowers, selecting a bouquet of their favorite blooms is an excellent place to start. If you don’t know what their favorite type of flower is, then select the appropriate color for the meaning you want to convey.
Flower Meaning by Type

Yellow Roses
Yellow roses symbolize joy, friendship, and longing for the familiar and are the traditional symbol of coming home. These bright sunshine-y blooms are perfect for moms, close family members, and good friends.

Pink Carnations
Pink carnations are perfect for moms and grandmothers are they represent a mother’s undying love, gratitude, and care.

Dahlias
A striking and dramatic bloom, dahlias represent a long-lasting commitment and strong bond between two people.

Lavender Roses
Lovely and mysterious, lavender roses denote enchantment and love at first sight – perfect for a long-distant lover you haven’t seen in a while.

Pink Roses
Pink roses represent sweetness, admiration, joy, and gratitude, which makes them perfect for sisters, cousins, friends, and close family members.

Gerbera Daisies
These colorful daisies generally symbolize beauty, purity, and innocence. (White Gerbera daisies are perfect for giving to little girls).

Zinnias
Similar in size and beauty to the dahlia, zinnias represent affection, friendship, and remembrance.
Flower Meaning by Color
If you’d rather focus on color instead of type, follow the below flower color symbolism guide:
Red
Love, passion, romance
Pink
Happiness, gentleness, femininity
Orange
Enthusiasm, excitement
Yellow
Joy, happiness, friendship
Peach
Friendship, caring, gratitude
Purple
Admiration, adoration
Lavender
Grace, elegance, youth
Important Details for Presenting Flowers to Someone at the Airport
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