Bridal Bouquets & Matching Wedding Invitations

When you’re selecting the flowers for your wedding, one of the most important pieces is the bridal bouquet. You want something that will be lovely and elegant, that will match the style of your wedding attire and the formality of your event, and that will be beautiful as a pressed keepsake you can treasure for a lifetime.

But bridal bouquets have had a long history as part of weddings and can play an important role – beyond just being tossed to single female guests at the end of the reception – in your event if you desire.

History of the Bridal Bouquet

Bridal bouquets have been used in wedding ceremonies since the time of the ancient Greeks. However, the bouquets weren’t always made from beautiful, sometimes expensive flowers. Instead, they were a combination of herbs and garlic bulbs that were supposed to ward off any evil spirits on the couple’s wedding day. Plus, the different elements added to the bouquet had their own symbolism, must like flowers do today. For example, dill would make a bride have eyes only for her new husband while sage ensured they were making a wise choice.

Later, the bouquet became a sign of romance. It was made of a garland that was wrapped around the wrists of both the bride and the groom to signify their partnership. In the Victorian Era, bouquets and other wedding flowers grew to have their own symbolism, such as red roses meaning passion.

Other Uses of the Bridal Bouquet

When you’re choosing a bridal bouquet, you’ll definitely be thinking about carrying it down the aisle but don’t forget the bouquet is one of the best keepsakes you can have, especially if you press it correctly. Generally, most brides purchase a second, smaller bouquet to toss to their guests.

Beyond that, you can also use your bouquet as a decorative centerpiece. You can have smaller duplicate bouquets created and placed in beautiful vases in the centers of the tables. You could also use your own bouquet as a decoration on the main table or at the altar during your ceremony, particularly if your floral budget is tight.

Another idea is to choose wedding invitations that are similar in color and style to your actual wedding bouquet, particularly if you are using either the colors or the flowers as a theme in your wedding. Here are a few examples of bridal bouquet invitations that might fit your needs: Bouquet Present, Wedding Bouquet Shape, or Bridal Bouquet.

Remember it’s your wedding so feel free to be as creative as you want when choosing how to use your bridal bouquet in the rest of the celebration.

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