Tuesday, June 8, 2010

The Role of Flowers in Weddings

The Role of Flowers in Weddings
The Role of Flowers in Weddings
The Role of Flowers in Weddings
Some herbs and spices were retained to fill the bouquet since were believed to increase sexual desire. But during the momentous wedding of Queen Victoria to Prince Albert, these herbs and spices were mostly replaced with flowers, particularly Marigolds. Women on the other hand, also carried bouquets but both of these were actually made not of flowers but of aromatic bunches of herbs and spices to ward off evil spirits. During the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans, the bride and groom wore garland on their necks to symbolize new life, hope and fertility.

Choosing the right flower is not always easy as its availability differs from country to country and is almost always season dependent. In nine out of ten weddings floral arrangements are table centerpieces and more often than not that these are complimentary to the bridal bouquet itself. When the budget is available, an esteemed florist is attached to the decorating army not only for the chapel and the reception area but becomes key in adorning the bridal entourage, from the flower girl and ring bearer up to the bride and groom themselves. Flowers may be simply be made up of carpels and stamens but last thing in the mind of a woman in preparing for her wedding day is simple.

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