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The
carrying of flowers by the bride has its roots in ancient times
when it was believed that strong smelling herbs and spices would
ward off and drive away evil spirits, bad luck and ill health.
Garlic and chives were also popular for the same reason. During
Roman times, this tradition was extended, with the bride and
groom wearing floral garlands signifying new life and hope for
fertility. The bouquet in particular symbolised a women in bloom.
During Victorian times, flowers took on an additional significance
as lovers would send messages to each other using different
flowers, with each flower having its own meaning. These associations
were soon adopted for the bride's bouquet and are still used
today by many brides. The most popular flowers with their traditional
meanings are:
- Apple
Blossom - Better things to come
- Camelia
- Graditude
- Carnation
- Fascination and love
- Chrysanthemum
- Red - I love you
- Chrysanthemum
- White - Truth
- Cyclamen
- Modesty and shyness
- Daffodil
- Regard
- Daisy
- Innocence
- Fern
- Fascination and sincerity
- Flowering
Almond - Hope
- Forget-me-not
- True love and remembrance
- Heliotrope
- Devotion and faithfulness
- Honeysuckle
- Generosity
- Hyacinth
- Loveliness
- Hydrangea
- Boastfulness
- Iris
- Warmth of affection
- Ivy
- Eternal fidelity
- Japonica
- Loveliness
- Jasmine
- Amiability
- Lemon
Blossom - Fidelity in love
- Lilac
(white) - Youthful innocence
- Lily
- Majesty
- Lily-of-the-valley
- Return of happiness
- Magnolia
- Perseverance
- Maidenhair
- Discretion
- Mimosa
- Sensitivity
- Orange
Blossom - Purity and virginity
- Peach
Blossom - Captive
- Rose
(red) - Love
- Rose
(yellow) - Friendship
- Rose
(coral) - Desire
- Rose
(peach) - Modesty
- Rose
(dark pink) - Thankfulness
- Rose
(pale pink) - Grace
- Rose
(orange) - Fascination
- Rose
(white) - Innocence
- Rosemary
- Remembrance
- Snowdrop
- Hope
- Sweet
Pea - Delicate pleasures
- Tulip
- Love
- Veronica
- Fidelity
- Violet
- Faithfulness
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