From ancient times, bunches of herbs were carried under the bridal veil and were a symbol of fertility and an integral part of the wedding ceremony.
Flowers have always had a significance of their own and add fragrance, colour and a celebratory feeling to a milestone occasion like a wedding.
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The symbol of love has always been the rose; the orchid one of beauty and the carnation is known for distinction. Daisies are innocence and orange blossoms mean purity. Forget-me-nots, by their very name mean love and happiness. The spring white lilac is youthful, while gardenias mean joy.
Try to choose flowers that are in season and local, whenever possible. The costs will be less and you will be supporting your local growers.
Wedding flower requirements can be small with just a few corsages and boutonnieres or large with many bouquets, guest table centrepieces , head table arrangements and ceremony florals.
Your wedding cake knife can also be enhanced with beautiful flowers that match your theme, while dressing up the table.
The bride’s bouquet is as distinctive as the bride and today’s boutonnieres for the gents can be flowers or made of other materials. Some brides today opt to carry a single stem wrapped in a beautiful ribbon while others have always dreamed of carrying a bountiful bouquet.
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The Maid or Matron of Honour’s bouquet usually differs and contrasts the Bridesmaids’ bouquets. The Bridesmaids may carry a variety of styles; nosegay, posy, full bouquet or cascade.
Your local florist is a wealth of information and they can assist you in choosing a style, theme and colour combinations which will make your wedding day a more memorable and beautiful occasion. Remember to bring in a swatch of your colour palette to your first meeting.
