FLORAL FANTASTY
“Not just the memories will last a lifetime”
It has been said that the bouquet at
a wedding says a lot about a bride – behind every bouquet lies an abundance of special memories or
meanings held dear to the heart.
Today, the bouquet is one of the most
necessary elements of the day. As the world’s trends change rapidly so do the creative
and inspiring ideas of wedding trends. Bouquet
alternatives are becoming more and more popular with more brides sharing their
own versions of bouquet arrangements for their special day. Not only does this
alternative save or cut down on some of the costs but it also creates a more
intimate setting as you get to witness the bride’s personality, her taste, and
also the significance behind her choice of bouquet.
Interestingly enough, in ancient times
real floral bouquets were non-existent. Bride’s would carry aromatic bunches of
garlic, herbs and spices that were thought to have mystical powers to ward off
evil spirits. However, in ancient Greek
and Roman times the bride and groom wore a garland (a wreath of flowers or
leaves) around their necks which symbolized new life, fertility, and hope. It was only in the Victorian era when they
replaced the herbs and spices with flowers, especially marigolds. Dill was also
included in the bouquet and was eaten by the bride, groom and wedding guests at
the reception because it was thought to increase sexual desire. It was in this time that flowers became the
secret messages of love as each one had its own meaning.
So whether it be a barbie doll, a
bunch of shells, origami’s, beads, buttons, paper flowers, feathers,
butterflies, pomanders or whatever your heart desires – this unique alternative
can also create a lifetime of significance and
memories.
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