Flower Facts You’d Love to Know

Hello bride-to-be!

You must be so excited about your upcoming big day. It’s a given in every wedding preparation. But why not take a little break and let us treat you with bits of trivia about one item in your preparation? Deal?

The bridal bouquet is an essential part of a modern bride’s outfit, whether it be a lavish wedding at the church or a simple garden wedding. Aside from the fact that it is a tradition in every wedding ceremony, there are more stories in history for their presence.

Trivia #1.

Carrying of flowers by the bride began in the ancient time. In Ancient Rome, brides wore flower garlands believing that flowers signify new beginnings, fidelity, and hope of fertility. But lo and behold, it was not literally flowers but sheaths of wheat. Yes, more like crops.

Trivia #2.

In the Middle Ages, the bride carried flowers for it was believed to ward off and drive away evil spirits, bad luck, and ill health. And speaking of driving away evil spirits, yes, this sounds familiar with our current belief about garlic doing it. Yes, ladies, garlic. They used garlic as a bouquet in the middle ages!

Trivia #3.

It was during the Victorian Era that flowers became a part of every wedding ceremony and continued until today. During the time, lovers often sent different flowers as a way of expressing love and later on linked to romantic love.

Today, brides choose flowers based on their personal taste, style, and personality and those that would complement their gown.

Here is another fact. At Flowers & Greens, we can offer you flowers that would suit your taste, style, and personality or simply select blooms that fit your gown on your big day! No matter how you pick your bouquet and centerpieces for your wedding, we can offer you the most convenient way of selecting flowers you’re attracted to and the best arrangements you desire.

Express your love with Flowers and Greens!