In the people there are many beliefs about the bouquet of the bride. They concern not only the creation of the composition and the intricacies of the purchase, but also the further fate of the flowers. Modernity, of course, makes its own adjustments to such a set of rules. The choice of bouquet depends on the particular couple, or more often, from 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 advised to touch the flowers in the name of the well-being of the married life of the newlyweds.
It was considered a good omen if, when buying a bouquet, the groom received a change. This assumed the financial independence of the pair in the future. There was even a ritual of its acquisition. The groom had to leave the house with his right foot, without saying a word to anyone, but return home on another road, and enter the room from his left foot.
The bouquet itself could not be thrown out. It was dried and stored for many years.
Flower etiquette
In drawing up the composition for the bride's bouquet, it is important not only the combination with the wedding dress, but also its semantic content. Most florists, knowing the meanings of flowers in different religions and nations, do not include some of their types 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 usually brought to the funeral or lay on the graves and monuments of soldiers:
- callas;
- azaleas;
- lilies;
- red carnations.
They are not used in the bouquet of the bride, as this can bring bad luck.
As for lilies, they have a few more negative qualities. Their pollen is showered intensely, and this can ruin the look of a bridal outfit. In addition, lily scent can cause headaches.
Adherents of strict observance of all traditions consider the flowers of grief and roses to be white, yellow or tea.
Experienced master florists ensure that the cherished composition does not include fast-withering flowers or plants that are afraid of the cold. Given all of the above, a bouquet is better to purchase from specialists.
Purchase
All beliefs are similar in one thing: the bridal bouquet is a sacral object, the choice and acquisition of which cannot be trusted to a random person.
Given the modern, more free from prejudice 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, a girl can buy a bouquet.
The most romantic option is to buy flowers to the bridegroom. This creates additional intrigue before the triumph. After all, this is how a girl gets an 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 the young man is not burdened with knowledge in floristics, the girl can unobtrusively hint which songs are preferable by showing him several photos on the Internet. The same approach applies to the groom's friends.
An excellent option would be to independently select a bouquet of the bride. After all, the girl herself knows exactly which option is best suited to the wedding dress and will be in her taste. Sometimes it is necessary to see a sprig of a plant or a bud in order to make a choice. In this case, the groom can simply pay for the purchase. Another advantage will be that the young man does 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 in the case when 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. For 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 the current fashion trends, including the flower one. 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 hurt relatives and not be left without the desired bouquet, you can meet him in advance and discuss all the details.
Well, if the bride is not against a surprise, then parents will be pleased to participate in creating the image of a daughter or future daughter-in-law. In some situations, it can help build relationships with the husband’s parents.
Selection rules
The important point in the selection is the size of the bouquet. It is determined on the basis of the external data of the bride, the design of the wedding dress and the rules of floral design.
Bouquet in the form of a cascade is well suited for tall girls in a long straight dress. If you choose plants with large buds, they should not be too much. Otherwise, the bouquet will look too voluminous. Small plants, on the contrary, should be bigger.
For short brides in a dress with lush multi-layered skirts, a round bouquet with short cut stems will suit.
In the event that a small girl chooses a straight dress, buy a compact bouquet, decorated in a romantic or classic style. Perfectly and "pomander", which has a spherical shape and fastened with ribbons on the wrist.
For girls who prefer to emphasize their individuality more clearly, florists offer asymmetrical bouquets of unusual shape. The composition is made by a specialist based on the nature of a particular girl.
But whatever the choice of the bride, such an important element as a bouquet should be taken care of in advance. In most flower shops and stores, an order can be made for a specific date of celebration, and the composition will be ready on time.
How to choose a bridal bouquet and make no mistake, you will learn from the following video.
