Wedding is the most exciting and long-awaited day for a lot of women, but it’s also quite a demanding celebration since it takes months to be prepared! Among all the aspects, a wedding bouquet is a small yet significant detail you have to take care of. So what are the best flowers for a bridal bouquet? Let’s find out.
The origin
The tradition of carrying a wedding bouquet comes from the past. Men used to gather flowers and present them to their beloved ones as a proposition to get married, and they got engaged if she would accept the bouquet.
Today, the bouquets are solely an accessory that completes the bridal look.
The right flowers
Of course, different countries have different traditions regarding what flowers to include in wedding bouquets and decorations in general. The preferences of the bride also play a big role in what kind of bouquet she carries during the ceremony.
However, there are some common beliefs that appear to influence brides’ choice, particularly preventing them from choosing certain kinds of flowers. Here are several of them:
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calla lilies are a symbol of sadness and sorrow for those who passed away, their strong fragrance tend to cause headaches, and the pollen can stain the bride’s white dress, so these flowers are rarely chosen for a bridal bouquet
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carnations, excluding the white ones, are also a sign of grief for fallen soldiers, as well as they don’t cope with temperature and humidity fluctuations very well, so they are not suitable for neither winter, not summer wedding ceremonies
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azaleas are also considered a symbol of sadness, so florists tend to stay away from including these in wedding bouquets
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chrysanthemums are known as the messengers of death, so they are usually not included in wedding compositions, too
As for what flowers to include, the bride’s preferences are the main factor there. Of course, white flowers are the classics for a wedding bouquet, but pastel tones can be great for complementing the style of the ceremony in terms of the decorations and the atmosphere.
If you find it difficult to compose a bouquet on your own because of how many beautiful flowers there are, leave that to florists. At FloralN5, we’ll be happy to work on a bouquet for your special day, with a consideration of both your ideas and popular trends!
