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Congratulations! You have found the man of your dreams and are
getting married. What a wonderful time in your life – full of
promise, hope, and happiness. Can you think of a better way to
express these emotions than through flowers? A wedding would just
not be the same without wedding flowers.
The Tradition of Wedding Flowers
Carrying flowers by the bride is not something new; it actually
has its roots in ancient times. Strong smelling herbs and spices
were used to keep away evil spirits during the wedding
celebration. Later, during the Roman era, flowers were used to
symbolize fertility. Eventually, flowers were given different
meanings and used as a way of sending “love notes” in the form
of bouquets. Soon, the tradition of the meaning of each flower
trickled down and was adopted for the bride’s bouquet.
By tradition, the groom wears a flower that appears in the
bridal bouquet in his buttonhole. This custom originates from the
Medieval tradition of a knight wearing his lady's colors as a
declaration of love.
So it seems that a wedding without flowers is like, well,
it’s like a garden without flowers!
So Many Choices
Have you ever considered how many different kinds of flowers
there are? Hundreds of beautiful blooms are available to create
the romantic elegance your wedding deserves. You may even feel
like author Phoebe Cary, who said, “I know not which I love the
most, Nor which the comeliest shows, The timid, bashful violet Or
the royal-hearted rose: The pansy in purple dress, The pink with
cheek of red, Or the faint, fair heliotrope, who hangs, Like a
bashful maid her head.” So, how do you choose?
One way is to consider the different meanings of the flowers
and create a bouquet that is not only beautiful to the eye, but
also meaningful to the heart. Another way is to consider the time
of year. Many flowers are more common during one season than
another, so finding off-season flowers may be difficult!
Based on tradition, here are some of the more popular wedding
bouquet flowers and what they mean, along with when they are in
season:
 | Red Rose – Love, All Year
| White
Rose - Unity, All Year
| Yellow
Rose - Joy, All Year
| Orange Rose - Passion, All Year
| Pink Rose - Secret Love, or
Grace & Sweetness, All Year
| Alstroemeria - Devotion, All Year
| Baby's Breath - Innocence, All Year
| Calla Lily - Magnificent Beauty, March through September
| Carnation - Devoted Love, All Year
| Daisy - Innocence & Romance, All Year
| Ivy - Fidelity, Marriage, All Year
| Lily Of The Valley - Happiness, March through September
| Myrtle - Joy , All Year
| Orchid - Love & Beauty, All Year
| Stephanotis - Marital Happiness, All Year
| Tulips - Love & Passion, January through April
| Zinnia - Affection, All Year |
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The best way to get the right flowers is to choose the right
florist and one of the best ways to find a good florist is by word
of mouth. If the florist's service and work comes highly
recommended, chances are they will do a good job for you. Select a
florist that listens to you and really grasps the look and feel
you want. Be open to the florist's ideas and suggestions. In the
long run, it will be the value of their experience, talent, and
expertise that you have purchased.
Don’t Forget the Flowers for the….
In addition to flowers for the wedding party and family
members, you will need flowers for the church, arrangements for
the reception tables, head table, and guest book table. You may
even want flowers for the cake and a small bouquet for the ladies'
room. To make sure you don’t forget any of your floral needs,
here is a list of possibilities:
Flowers for the Wedding Ceremony
| Altar Arrangements
| Aisle Markers
| Candelabras
| Aisle Runner
| Canopy or Archway
| Kneeling Bench |
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Flowers for the Reception
Fresh flowers underline the importance and elegance of your
wedding day. They enhance any setting and can literally transform
an average looking room into a beautiful scene. If you've planned
well, your flowers will be exactly what you want, and you'll be
free to focus on what your day is all about.
About The Author
Claire Bowes is a successful freelance writer
and owner of http://www.1st-for-flowers.com
where you will find further tips and ideas for http://www.1st-for-flowers.com/wedding-flowers.html
http://www.1st-for-flowers.com/flower-baskets.html
and http://www.1st-for-flowers.com/flower-gifts.html
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