LaRae pointed out this super-cool site which gives the meanings of various flowers, so I have decided to decode my friends' choices:
Peonies: healing (Joy, Andrea, Kelly)
Lilac: first love (Kelly, Jenna)
Tulips: pink = caring, purple = royalty, red= declaration of love, white = forgiveness, yellow = hopelessly in love (Jackie)
Begonia: deep thoughts (Joy)
Orchid: delicate beauty (LaRae)
Hydrangea: Perserverance (Kelly)
Lilies: Cala = regal, casablanca = celebration, day = enthusiasm, Stargazer = ambition (Lisa, Maggie)