The people there are many beliefs about the bride's bouquet. They relate not only to the creation of the composition and subtleties of the purchase, but also to the fate of the flowers. Modernity, of course, makes adjustments to such a set of rules. The choice of bouquet depends on the particular couple, or more often, on the bride.
Folk beliefs
Our ancestors believed that only the groom or his male relatives should buy a bouquet for the bride. Women were not even recommended to touch the flowers in the name of the well-being of the married life of the bride and groom.
It was considered a good omen if, when buying a bouquet, the groom received change. This implied the financial independence of the couple in the future. There was even a ritual of acquiring it. The groom had to leave the house with his right foot, without saying a word to anyone, and return home on the other road, and enter the room with his left foot.
It was impossible to throw out the bouquet itself. It was dried and stored for many years.
Flower etiquette
When drawing up a composition for a bride’s bouquet, it’s important not only to combine with a wedding dress, but also its semantic content. Most florists, knowing the meaning of flowers in various religions and nationalities, do not include some of their species in the composition. This helps to avoid misunderstandings during the wedding, and if you believe the signs, after it.
There are a number of flowers that are customary to bring to a funeral or to lay at the graves and monuments of soldiers:
- calla lilies;
- azaleas;
- Lilies
- red carnations.
They are not used in the bride's bouquet, as this can bring misfortune.
As for lilies, they have a few more negative qualities. Their pollen is intensively showered, and this can ruin the appearance of the bride’s outfit. In addition, the lily aroma can cause a headache.
Adherents of strict adherence to all traditions consider flowers of sorrow and roses that have white, yellow or tea colors.
Experienced master florists make sure that the treasured composition does not include quickly fading flowers or plants that are afraid of the cold. Given all of the above, it is better to purchase a bouquet from specialists.
Purchase
All beliefs are similar in one thing: the bride’s bouquet is a sacred object, the choice and acquisition of which cannot be trusted to a random person.
Given the modern, more free from prejudice, the minds of young people, you can entrust the purchase to the groom, father or witness of the groom, parents of the bride, bridesmaids. Of course, the girl herself can buy a bouquet.
The most romantic option is to buy flowers by the groom. This creates an additional intrigue before the celebration. After all, this is how a girl gets the opportunity to look at herself through the eyes of a loved one. Find out what flower she looks like in appearance and character for her future husband.
When it is known in advance that a young man is not burdened with knowledge of floristry, a girl can unobtrusively hint which particular compositions are preferred by showing him a few photos on the Internet. The same approach applies to the groom's friends.
A great option would be an independent choice of a bouquet of a bride. After all, the girl herself knows for sure which option is best suited to the wedding dress and will be in her taste. Sometimes you need to see a twig of a plant or a bud to make a choice. In this case, the groom can simply pay for the purchase. Another plus will be that the young man will not have to break an important tradition and ask about the design of the wedding dress.
Bridesmaids can also solve the problem of choosing a bouquet, however, only if the bride is not superstitious.
The appearance of the girl in the dress and her preferences will be known to them, which will help determine the options. To the bride herself, this option will save time on planning other details of the celebration.
In the case when the purchase of a wedding bouquet falls on the shoulders of parents, it is better to stipulate some nuances in advance. After all, the older generation does not always understand modern fashion trends, including floral. Therefore, do not actively criticize the choice of parents. The best solution in this situation can be an experienced florist. And in order not to injure relatives and not be left without the desired bouquet, you can meet with him in advance and discuss all the subtleties.
Well, if the bride is not against a surprise, then parents will be pleased to participate in creating the image of their daughter or future daughter-in-law. In some situations, this can help build relationships with the husband’s parents.
Selection rules
An important point in choosing is the size of the bouquet. It is determined based on the external data of the bride, the design of the wedding dress and the rules of floral design.
A bouquet in the form of a cascade is well suited to tall girls in a long straight dress. If plants with large buds are selected, there should not be too many of them. Otherwise, the bouquet will look too voluminous. Small plants, on the contrary, should be larger.
For short brides in a dress with lush multilayer skirts, a round bouquet with short cropped stems is suitable.
In the event that a girl of small stature chooses a straight dress, they buy a compact bouquet decorated in a romantic or classic style. The “pomander” is also perfect, which has a spherical shape and is fastened with ribbons on the wrist.
For girls who prefer to emphasize personality more clearly, florists offer asymmetric bouquets of an unusual shape. The composition is compiled by a specialist based on the nature of a particular girl.
But whatever the bride’s choice, such an important element as a bouquet should be taken care of in advance. In most flower shops and stores, orders can be made for a specific celebration date, and the composition will be ready on time.
How to choose a bride’s bouquet and not make a mistake, you will learn from the next video.
