Veterans Day quickly approaches this fall, leaving many people scrambling to find the perfect gift to show their love and appreciation for the veterans in their lives. Veterans have made an enormous sacrifice, putting their lives on the line so that those in the United States can remain free and protected. Some have even made the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. The fall holiday is the perfect time to say ‘thank you’ and to show these veterans that their sacrifices have not gone unnoticed. Finding the right flower arrangement, however, can sometimes be a challenge.

Fall arrangements

There are several gorgeous flowers and colors that are particularly popular in fall. These warm colors are perfect for adding some color and life indoors despite the increasingly cold weather outside. Sunflowers, lilies, and roses are fantastic for these types of bouquets because of their rich color. Anyone would be happy to receive such a beautiful and welcoming arrangement as a sign of appreciation and affection.

Patriotic flowers

When veterans and their loved ones think about Veterans Day, it often brings to mind images and emotions associated with patriotism and pride in the United States. For this reasons, patriotic arrangements that incorporate red, white, and blue may be the perfect gift. Red roses, blue delphinium, and white alstroemeria make for a beautiful combination that bring to life people’s feelings of patriotism and pride, making this a gift that any veteran would appreciate.

Graveside flowers

Sadly, for many friends and family, Veterans Day is also the time for remembering soldiers who have passed. These soldiers might be gone, but that does not mean people have forgotten their sacrifice. On Veterans Day, many people will attend memorials in cemeteries or just visit the gravesides of their loved ones on their own. Mark the grave or memorial with flowers to say thank you even to those who have gone. While those looking for the perfect graveside flowers can go with nearly any arrangements, including those suggestions above, some options have been specifically designed for funerals and graves. Red and white are two colors often chosen for their simple beauty that shows affection and love, and carnations and chrysanthemums are two flowers that are ideal for expressing these emotions.

As people prepare to celebrate Veterans Day, they must find the right gift that will let the veterans in their lives know that their sacrifice has been appreciated; and flowers are the perfect idea. Give one of the above arrangements to let soldiers know that no matter when their service was, their sacrifice has always been appreciated.