Today the wedding bouquet is an integral accessory of any wedding celebration. Our ancestors believed that the wedding bouquet of the bride protects the newlyweds from evil spirits. Because of what a special ceremony was carried out to create a wedding bouquet: it was interwoven with collected herbs with unblown butanes and sprinkled with spices. Today, the bouquet performs rather aesthetic function. The only tradition that is difficult to refuse is throwing a wedding bouquet to the girlfriends of the bride.
How to choose flowers for a wedding bouquet?
It's no secret that every flower can be a symbol, so making up a bouquet is worth considering.
- a white rose is a symbol of sadness, and a red rose is a symbol of love and beauty;
- carnation is the talisman of love, and also this flower is considered a symbol of the constancy and fidelity of the groom;
- lily symbolizes purity, purity and innocence, as well as life full of abundance;
- hyacinth - a symbol of joy at the wedding, so sometimes the bride is given a bouquet with a certain number of hyacinth buds - this is a reminder of the day of the meeting of the newlyweds;
- azalea - a symbol of sadness, so when composing a bouquet, it is best to avoid it;
- Chrysanthemums are considered to be flowers of death, so do not include them in the wedding bouquet of the bride.
Ornaments for a bouquet can also carry some kind of information. For example, a bouquet tied with a string of pearls, speaks of the admiration for the beauty of the bride's groom.
What bouquet to choose for the bride?
The wedding bouquet of the bride must necessarily correspond to all the components of the entire bride's outfit: dresses, hair color, eyes and even her height. For girls with blond hair, the ideal range is a cool range: white and white and pink. In case you have a bright red dress, then the bouquet should also be bright. Gamma of orange and blue-violet flowers is suitable for a bride with red hair. Brunettes fit a warm scent, from bright colors.
You also need to know that:
- for young brides you need to pick up bouquets of closed buds, and for mature ones - from blossoming flowers;
- It is advisable for small girls to choose small bouquets of small and elegant flowers;
- for brides of low growth the best option is a bouquet in the form of a cascade;
- if the bride's dress has the length to the knee, then the bouquet should be small, such as the groom's boutonniere bouquet;
- brides with a swarthy complexion, a bouquet of juicy flowers, and with light-tender and soft colors.
Is it possible to store a wedding bouquet after the wedding?
The decision to keep a wedding bouquet at home or get rid of it right after the celebration should be taken by the newlyweds themselves, since there are no beliefs and traditions about this. But, if you decide to keep the bouquet after the wedding, then you must resort to some tricks.
A flower is a very delicate creature and it is unlikely that it will be able to endure with such dignity such a ritual as throwing a wedding bouquet. Therefore, an excellent option - to prepare two bouquets: the first - for a photo session and accompanying the bride throughout the holiday, and later, it is worth it to take home and carefully store it as a symbol of a new happy family life, and the second - for throwing bridesmaids. It can be a copy of the first bouquet, only made of artificial materials, for example fabrics. Thus, you can keep the wedding bouquet of the bride fresh and at the same time perform one of the main rituals of the wedding celebration.
And in order for the bouquet to please you for a long time, you can dry it. If you do it right, it will look very attractive.
Wrap the bouquet in paper and put it in a dark, dry place for 1-4 weeks to dry. In this case, to dry it, you need to hang it upside down.
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