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August 24- August 31,2003 |
Bridal Bouquets
Adding the Right Touch in Floral Arrangements
By Benedetta Lamanna
Originally Published: 2003-08-10
The bouquet is arguably the bride's most important accessory. The bouquet has evolved greatly over the years, reflecting the styles and beliefs of the current period. Today, brides can choose from a wide range of bouquets, which come in different styles and colours.
Flowers seem such a natural and omnipresent entity at weddings that it is sometimes easy to forget that they possess a special significance and have their own history. Bouquets are symbols of both the bride's fertility and sexuality. A full bouquet is thus considered an emblem of the bride's future fecundity and therefore is a promise of many children. While today's bouquets are composed of beautiful floral blossoms, early bridal bouquets were often comprised of herbs. Common herbs used included garlic, which was thought to ward off evil spirits; dill, which was thought to incite a bride's sexual energy; and sage, which would make the bride wise.
Today, however, flowers have come to dominate bridal bouquets. While artificial voile flowers were once the leading trend, fresh flowers are now considered the most stylish and the most beautiful for a bride to clutch. Flowers often used include roses, lilies and tulips.
Flowers are generally grouped together in a complimentary colour scheme. All-white bouquets are currently very popular for brides who want to add an elegant, yet understated accent to their wedding gowns. Although traditionally thought of as being linked to death, white flowers are now generally looked upon as being symbols of purity and fidelity. Eucharist lilies incorporated with white dendrobium blossoms look lovely when tied with a white satin ribbon. White irises add just the right touch of sophistication when stems are left long and when blossoms tied together with a simple hand-tied ribbon. Orchids also make a beautiful choice for brides who wish to have an all-white bouquet for their special day.
Red, pink and purple bouquets are absolutely marvelous and add a softening touch to any gown. Rossini roses look truly splendid when paired with Vivendi roses. Similarly, a mixture of Toscanini and Emma roses, along with pale pink spray roses, add a romantic accent to a bride's look. Canterbury bells, pink roses and deep green hydrangea leaves evoke the image of a quiet, yet affluent traditional English wedding. However, these hues can also be used to add a more dramatic effect. This can be achieved by pairing ruffled sweet pea, feathers and smoky quartz beads.
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