Choosing the right wedding bouquet
Some brides choose a weeding bouquet simply because they think it is beautiful but other requires more than that and want to make a personal statement with their wedding bouquets. Below you will find a few suggestions on how to find inspiration to turn the wedding bouquet into something more than just a thing of beauty, a personal statement that tells a story.
Incorporate geographical elements that carries significance for you
All of the U.S. states have choosen flowers that are now state flowers and almost all countries around the world have a national flower. This can be used as a source for inspiration when you design your bouquet for your wedding? If for example your partner has roots in New Hampshire, you have grown up in Louisiana, you met in Pennsylvania and are going to Hawaii for you honey moon. In that case you would have a number of different state flowers to use as inspiration, the Mountain Laurel of Pennsylvania, the Hibiscus of Hawaii, the Lilac of new hampshire and the Magnolia of Louisiana.
If you have ties to other countries they are also a great source of inspiration. Did you get engaged in Paris? The national flower of France is the lily. Do any of you have Polish, Russian or Ukrainian ancestry? Than perhaps you should consider using the national flowers of your country of origin which is corn poppy, chamomile and sunflower, respectively. If you are from Great britain there are different flowers associated with different parts of the union, the tudor rose is an example a sign for england, The daffodil for whales, the thistle for Scottland and the Shamrock in Northern Ireland (as well as the Irish nation).
Get a Victorian Flower Dictionary
Humans have always assigned meanings to herbs and flowers but it was not until the victorian era the practice became very popular and widespread as a way of sending hidden messages flower meaning in the many dictionaries. Since each dictionary from this period varies slightly from the other ones it is a good idea to give your beloved one a copy of yours if you plan on using flowers to send romantic messages you don’t want to create misunderstandings.
You could as an example use one or several of some of the flowers listed below
Peach Blossom: Generosity and Bridal Hope
Stephanotis: Happiness in marriage
Primrose which carries the meaning : I cannot live without you
Cedar Leaf which carries the meaning: I live for you
Arbutus which carries the meaning:Thee only do I love
Rose, Peach: Let’s get together, Closing of the deal
Rosemary which carries the meaning: Constancy, Fidelity and Loyalty
Zinnia (pink) which carries the meaning: Lasting affection
Marvel-Of-Peru which carries the meaning: Flame of Love
Peony which carries the meaning: Happy Marriage
Larkspur: Open Heart
Amaranth which carries the meaning: Fidelity
Bittersweet which carries the meaning: Truth
Gillyflower (pink) which carries the meaning: Bonds of Affection
Use flowers from your past as a couple
What can possible be more inspired and romantic than a bouquet that is full of memories for both of you? If you’ve given each other flower in the past, which were they? What did the very first floral arrangement you gave or received from your spouse consist of? Can you think of any flower with a special meaning for the two of you, i.e. a rose garden you visited on a date, a daisy covered park where you first kissed or the cherry blossoms you walked beneath on your first date down by the river? IF you look back into your history together I am sure you will be able to find inspiration.
