Have you decided on your bouquet yet? Will you be wearing flowers in your hair?
Will your makeup blend with your colour pallet?
A bride carrying flowers has its roots in ancient times.
In Rome
Brides carried or wore flower garlands believing that flowers signify new beginnings, fidelity and hope of fertility.
The Middle Ages
Very strong smelling herbs and spices were thought to ward off and drive away evil spirits, bad luck, ill health and help cover up the bad smell of body odour
Often composed of herbs not flowers, dill was especially popular since, being the herb of lust
Victorian Era
During this era, flowers became part of the wedding bouquet and that has continued until today.
The modern version of the bridal bouquet was popularised by Queen Victoria and she carried a
Modern times
However, charming as they may have seemed, the old traditions have been almost forgotten, because of brides now select flowers for the beauty of the colours, fragrance and shape.
The Bouquet
This is the ultimate accessory and greatly adds to the overall appearance of the day.
The bride´s selected blooms are a way for her to express her personal style, taste and personality and an essential complement to her gown.
