Why a Bouquet and Boutineer?
The Tradition of the Bridal Bouquet and the Boutineer:
Since I did that article last week on the incorporation of blue flowers and the tradition of having something blue from that old saying I have been very into this whole wedding traditions idea. I am definitely a history channel addict so I suppose delving into the history of what I do shouldn’t seem so far off for me. I just find it interesting that I have never bothered to find out why these things are part of wedding days and just accepted like a lot of people do, that they were necessary elements. Some of the stuff I have been finding out is kind of weird, like why the ancient Egyptians started putting the ring on the third finger on the left hand and some of it (okay most if it) is really kind of sweet, like the origins of why brides carry bouquets and grooms wear boutonnieres. So instead of dragging this out and continuously posting on this subject for the next few weeks I thought I would get it all out in one post!
So here are some of the more popular traditions and the history behind them:
Why do bride’s carry a bouquet?
“Before the use of flowers in the bridal bouquet, women carried aromatic bunches of garlic, herbs, and grains to drive evil spirits away as they walked down the aisle. Over time, these were replaced with flowers, symbolizing fertility and everlasting love. Specific flowers have special meanings in many cultures; the bride would use these specific flowers and meanings in a collection to visually articulate her feelings for the groom.”
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