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 symbolized 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.
Calla Lily: A large yellow,
white or pink tropical flower.
Best used in bouquets or arrangements.
In season: spring and summer
Meaning: magnificent beauty
Carnation: You can use
full-sized or miniature blooms.
They are available in red, white or pink (can also by dyed to
match the colors in your wedding).
Best used in bouquets, boutonnieres and arrangements.
In season: year round
Meaning: love, devotion
Chrysanthemum: There are
several varieties of this flower. Such as: spider, miniature buttons,
pom-pom.
You can find them in many different colors. Best used in bouquets
and arrangements.
In season: year round
Meaning: wealth, abundance, truth
Delphinium: This is a
large, multiblossomed flower. You can find it in white or shades
of blue.
This is a traditional wedding flower best used in arrangements.
In season: summer
Meaning: swiftness, lightness
Gerbera Daisy: This is
a large, daisy-like flower that is available in many vivid colors.
Best used in bouquets and arrangements.
In season: year round
Meaning: beauty
Ivy: This is used as
a filler. Best used in cascade bouquets. In season: year round
Meaning: fidelity, friendship, marriage
Lily: This is a large,
star-shaped flower. Can be found in pink, yellow, orange, white.
There are also some exotic varieties of this flower.
Best used in bouquets and arrangements.
In season: year round
Meaning: majesty, truth, honor
Lily of the Valley: This
is a traditional marriage flower. It is a small, white, bell-shaped
flower.
Used with other flowers for bouquets.
In season: spring and summer
Meaning: happiness
Orchid: This flower can
be found in many exotic varieties (large or small). Comes in a
variety of colors (including white).
Best used in bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres.
In season: year round, imported
Meaning: love, beauty
Rose: This is a traditional
wedding flower used in full bloom or buds. Available in many varieties
and colors.
Best used in bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres and arrangements
In season: year round
Meaning: love, joy, beauty
Stephanotis: This is also
a traditional bridal flower. They are trumpet-shaped blossoms
that come in white or pink.
Best used in bouquets and arrangements.
In season: year round
Meaning: marital happiness
Stock: This is a large
multiblossomed flower. Available in many colors.
Best used as a filler in arrangements.
In season: year round
Meaning: lasting beauty
Tulip: Found in many varieties
and colors. Best used in arrangements and bouquets.
In season: spring
Meaning: love, passion