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Wedding Traditions – Why Brides Carry A Bouquet

Modern Wedding Posted: February 9, 2021

A beautiful bouquet is like the cherry on top of your bridal look cake! But have you ever wondered why brides carry one at all? We are here to tell you about the history of one of our favourite wedding traditions, the bridal bouquet! 

Wedding Traditions Bouquet

Photography by Mark Potter Photography / Flowers by Dominique Flowers / more from this shoot here!

The Power of Flowers…

Every woman loves flowers, not only to receive them as a gift, to decorate her home or to wear but even more so, as a bouquet to carry and compliment her wedding gown on one of the most memorable days of her life. The bridal bouquet is an essential part of a modern bride’s outfit, whether it be a lavish opulent affair or a simple garden wedding at the family home. It is true that flowers add visual beauty and a touch of romance to a wedding, but there are deeper reasons for their presence.

Wedding Traditions Bouquet

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The Roots Of Ancient Rome…

A bride carrying flowers has its roots in ancient times. In Ancient Rome, brides carried or wore flower garlands, believing that flowers signify new beginnings, fidelity and hope of fertility.  In the Middle Ages, strong-smelling herbs and spices were thought to ward off and drive away evil spirits, bad luck, ill health and help mask the smell of body odour. Often composed of herbs, not flowers, dill was especially popular since, being the herb of lust, its consumption by the bride and groom during the reception was thought to increase sexual desire.

Wedding Traditions Bouquet

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Victorian Times…

It was during the Victorian era that 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 who, when marrying Prince Albert, carried a tussie-mussie, a tiny round clutch of flowers in a filigree holder filled with moss and orange blossom. In Victorian times, lovers often sent different flowers as a way of expressing their love. Each flower had a different meaning, and their exchange soon became popular and was linked to romantic love. Flowers became a part of wedding ceremonies because of this romantic association. Brides carefully chose flowers for the sentiments they represented, and the blooms she carried, became “her flowers” for the rest of her life. 

Wedding Traditions Bouquet

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Modern Days… 

However, in modern times, charming as they may have seemed, the old traditions have been almost forgotten, with brides now selecting flowers for the beauty of their colours, fragrance and shape. The bouquet is the bride’s 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.

Wedding Traditions Bouquet

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Looking for some timeless wedding bouquet inspiration? Check out these beauties!

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