| The history of the bridal bouquet stems from | | | | altar. There are a few exceptions that include |
| ancient times when brides would carry certain | | | | asters, sweet peas, and daisies Some popular |
| herbs. Sage was carried for wisdom, rosemary | | | | wedding flowers, such as euphorbia and daffodils, |
| represented remembrance and faithfulness. Dill | | | | have a hollow stem. Their sap can drip onto your |
| was carried for lust. The bride would also carry | | | | lovely gown. So if you choose one of these |
| marigolds that would be dipped in rosewater. | | | | varieties for your bouquet, be sure that each |
| After the wedding the bride would them eat the | | | | stem is wrapped with floral tape. Your |
| marigolds for the benefit of the aphrodisiac | | | | centerpieces should also get your keen attention. |
| powers. Flowers are always a strong focal point | | | | Don't allow your centerpieces to hinder |
| for most brides. Knowing the characteristics of | | | | conversation between guests. Centerpieces should |
| flowers is something that is often overlooked. | | | | always be either high or low, never in between, |
| Here we are going to take a look at some of | | | | forcing your guests to strain their necks to speak |
| these characteristics. The first time you want to | | | | to someone on the other side of the table. You |
| do is to ask everyone in your wedding party if | | | | will want to have great communication with your |
| they have any allergies to any particular flowers. | | | | florist. This can save the day, as we have seem |
| Topping the list of highly allergic flowers are | | | | many brides ready for their photos at the hotel |
| Gardenias and Lilies. However if Lilies are the | | | | but the bouquets were dropped off at the church. |
| flowers that you choose be sure to have your | | | | So check with your photographer, were do they |
| florist remove the stamens. Left intact, they'll | | | | want to start with your photos and that is your |
| stain your dress with bright yellow pollen. | | | | personal flowers should be dropped off. |
| Destination weddings are most defiantly on the | | | | The same would apply for the groom and the |
| rise. The more popular locations are islands and | | | | groomsmen. Make sure that the florist knows |
| warm weather places. Delicate flowers, like | | | | which arrangements go where. Good |
| hydrangeas, are sure to wilt and sag in warm | | | | communication here can save a lot of time and |
| weather. You will want to choose hardier | | | | stress. Here are a few fun ideas for your flowers |
| blossoms like Roses, Calla Lillies, Birds of Paradise | | | | We saw a wedding once were each bridesmaid's |
| or other more tropical flowers. If your wedding | | | | bouquet was her favorite flower, and the bride's |
| will be in a cold place, below 42 degrees, there | | | | bouquet was a combination of all of them. An |
| are some flowers that will actually turn black. This | | | | extremely elegant bridal bouquet is a simple |
| does not mean that you should not use these | | | | gathering of long stem calla lilies tied with an |
| flowers in your arrangements, but if you will be | | | | organza ribbon. A spring time wedding showed us |
| going outside at all, for a photo session perhaps, | | | | a bouquet of a simple branch of cherry blossoms. |
| then you will run the risk of damage. Be sure to | | | | The fragrant was heaven. A bouquet of your |
| check with your florist if this will be a concern for | | | | mother's and your grandmother's favorite flowers |
| you. We also want to point out that if you choose | | | | can bring a whole new meaning and special |
| dark flowers, like red roses and you want black | | | | warmth to the flowers you hold. If you will be |
| and white photographs from your photographer, | | | | throwing your bouquet at the reception you may |
| the roses in the black and white photos will | | | | want to consider a separate, less elaborate |
| appear as black. Another great photo tip is to | | | | bouquet to actually throw, that way you are free |
| have a second boutonniere for the groom as it is | | | | to keep your bouquet and perhaps even have it |
| common for the boutonniere to wilt and get | | | | died for a sweet memory. Balls of flowers |
| crushed with all of the hugging that will most likely | | | | hanging from the ceiling are so special and |
| take place. | | | | unexpected. It is simply flowers stuck into balls of |
| Wild or field flowers can be sweet and charming | | | | Styrofoam and attached to a beautiful ribbon |
| to look at, some field flowers are best left out in | | | | from which it hangs. Why not fish bowls instead |
| nature. Once they are cut, most poppies and | | | | of flowers as a centerpiece, or even fruit. We are |
| bluebells will droop and wilt before you get to the | | | | also seeing fruit and flowers combined. |