Bridal Flowers

The carrying of flowers by the bride has its roots in ancient times. It was believed, strong smelling herbs and spices ward off and drive away evil spirits, bad luck and ill health.

During Roman times, the bride and groom wore floral garlands to signify new life and hope for fertility. The bouquet symbolised a woman in bloom.

Victorian times brought a different meaning, as lovers would send messages to each other using different flowers, each flower having its own meaning. These associations were adopted for the bride's bouquet and are still used today by many brides.

Today the most popular bouquets are roses, tulips, lily
of the valley, and there are many others. Some of the meanings are:-

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