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Bridal bouquets are an inseparable part of wedding ceremonies.
The history of bridal bouquet dates back to ancient times.
Historically, bouquets symbolized fertility and prosperity. One
cannot envision a bridal ceremony without a bouquet.
Bridal Bouquets have evolved through the ages. In the eighteenth
century, the practice of carrying a bouquet of flowers or herbs
became a popular tradition that symbolized delicateness, purity,
and new life. Today, bridal bouquets are tossed to assemble
single women to symbolize new life and to pass on the bride's
good fortune.
Wedding bouquets can be as simple as a small collection of
flowers, or extravagant with a price tag of thousands of dollars.
It is quite common for brides to have two bouquets. The more
elaborate of the two bouquets is made to be carried down the
aisle and used in photographs while the smaller bouquet is to be
thrown into the crowd of unmarried girls.
Florists take great pride in the wedding bouquets they design
and offer. Rarely is the simple group of daises seen at today's
weddings. Instead, wedding bouquets now consist of a variety of
floral designs, including combinations of calla lilies, roses,
and sweet pea or traditional white lilies and roses. Even
sunflowers have made their way into modern wedding bouquet
arrangements. The most commonly used flowers are roses, tulips,
peonies, hydrangeas, orchids, calla lilies or gardenias.
When choosing the flowers for your bouquet, consider the type of
ceremony planned, the location of the ceremony and the style of
dress you will be wearing. For example, a formal church wedding
requires a more formal bouquet than an informal non-traditional
wedding. Compliment an elegant ballroom gown with a bouquet of
proper proportions. The bridal bouquet should always complement
the gown, but it should not become the center of attention
either. The bouquet should also be proportional to the bride's
height. A cascading bouquet may be more appropriate to a tall
bride than to one of smaller stature.
One image that invariably comes to mind is that of the bride in
her white dress and veil carrying a beautiful bouquet of
flowers. For some reason, when we think of a wedding, we always
think of the wedding bouquet. Whether you carry a single rose or
a bouquet of orchids, the flowers you choose for your wedding
should serve as a symbol of your love.
About the author:
George Meszaros http://www.sweet-reflections.com
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