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 brides 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 todays weddings. Instead, wedding bouquets now consist of a variety of floral designs, including combinations of calla lilies,...