White is a color symbolic of many positive things, such as marriage, purity, virtue, and innocence. White is linked to emotions of harmony and serenity. Because of all these positive associations, the white rose has always been a favorite flower and is used a lot in wedding ceremonies. The breathtaking purity and simplistic beauty of a white rose can't be beat. They can mean a number of different messages, all of which convey deep feelings



Because white is the color of purity and innocence, these roses are presented with a clear conscience and without any ill will. Unlike red roses, which denote passion, white roses are symbols of spirituality and the eternal love that lives within the soul. This flower is often referred to as the "flower of light." White roses represent devotion, modesty, and companionship in love.

During the wedding of Queen Victoria in the year 1840, white rose bouquets were very significant, and since then the tradition has continued. In modern day weddings, most of the brides carry a bouquet of white roses throughout the wedding ceremony. Brides also take these roses to indicate their virginity and innocence.

They are also a way to show that a woman is chaste and pure. A white rose bud carries a slightly different meaning. It announces that is girl is not mature enough for romantic intentions. Girls who have not yet reached adolescence are compared to the white rose bud because they are thought to be maiden-like and wholesome. A white rose bud also stands for elegance, beauty and childlike love.

There are roses, like the white, blue, and yellow rose that can symbolize secrecy. It is helpful for one to know what each rose color means before buying a person roses. For example, a white rose would symbolize that a woman is as pretty and as charming as a white rose.

These roses symbolize many virtuous qualities and traits we all highly treasure and wish we possess ourselves: loyalty, unity, honor, honesty, holiness, and truth. Roses are also the color of spirituality, making them peerless wedding adornments and flower of choice. Weddings represent love, loyalty, unity, new beginnings and spirituality, all great, awesome, qualities shared by our roses.