{"id":209,"date":"2021-01-11T11:13:03","date_gmt":"2021-01-11T11:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/why-do-brides-carry-bouquets-at-weddings\/"},"modified":"2024-10-01T16:09:03","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T15:09:03","slug":"why-do-brides-carry-bouquets-at-weddings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wedding-flowers\/why-do-brides-carry-bouquets-at-weddings\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Brides Carry Bouquets At Weddings?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\" >Many brides find their bouquet just as important as their wedding dress when it comes to creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wedding-flowers\/popular-flowers-for-weddings\/\">bridal<\/a> look to remember. Read our article to find out why do brides carry bouquets at weddings.<br \/><br \/>Depending on your personality, you may opt for a showstopping, free-flowing floral arrangement or a more chic, understated design, but whatever you select, the versatility of your wedding flowers cannot be overstated. This is why we work closely with every bride to create\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wedding-flowers\">wedding flowers<\/a>\u00a0that perfectly complement their own individual aesthetic.<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"divider-block\" style=\"max-width: 10000px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"formless-embed\" style=\"border: 0; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/formless.ai\/c\/UKPqUR78fmu3\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600px\"><\/iframe><script src=\"https:\/\/embed.formless.ai\/embed.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\" ><br \/>However, as well as beauty, there\u2019s also a lot of history and symbolism behind the bridal bouquet. Here, we uncover the many reasons why flowers are carried down the aisle, and how the tradition began.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003cspan class=\\u0022btn\\u0022\\u003e\\u003ca href=\\u0022https:\/\/bit.ly\/3RWbIu9\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003eShop Bouquets\\u003c\/a\\u003e\\u003c\/span\\u003e\",\"textAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-align-center text-size-small col-1\" ><span class=\"btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3RWbIu9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Bouquets<\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:13255,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-do-brides-carry-bouquets-at-weddings-a-bride-holding-a-wedding-bouquet.jpg\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-do-brides-carry-bouquets-at-weddings-a-bride-holding-a-wedding-bouquet.jpg\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022Why do brides carry bouquets at weddings\\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\" >\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-do-brides-carry-bouquets-at-weddings-a-bride-holding-a-wedding-bouquet.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-do-brides-carry-bouquets-at-weddings-a-bride-holding-a-wedding-bouquet.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-do-brides-carry-bouquets-at-weddings-a-bride-holding-a-wedding-bouquet.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-do-brides-carry-bouquets-at-weddings-a-bride-holding-a-wedding-bouquet.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/why-do-brides-carry-bouquets-at-weddings-a-bride-holding-a-wedding-bouquet.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Why do brides carry bouquets at weddings\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch2\\u003eWhat does a bouquet symbolise and why do brides carry bouquets\\u003c\/h2\\u003e\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\" >\r\n<h2>What does a bouquet symbolise and why do brides carry bouquets<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Flowers have been a key part of the bridal look since the ancient Romans started to carry and wear floral garlands to their nuptials as a symbol of fertility, fidelity, and new beginnings. However, brides in the Middle Ages took a less optimistic twist on the custom, instead accessorising their wedding attire with a combination of pungent herbs and spices to fight off unlucky evil spirits. Dill was especially common, as it was not only thought to drive away negative energy, but it was also known as the herb of lust \u2014 its inclusion was expected to stimulate sexual desire as the newlyweds prepared to consummate their marriage.\\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThe bridal bouquet as we know it was born in the 19th century, when \\u003ca href=\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wedding-flowers\/royal-wedding-bouquets-through-the-ages\/\\u0022 data-type=\\u0022post\\u0022 data-id=\\u0022618\\u0022\\u003eQueen Victoria\\u003c\/a\\u003e held a small clutch of flowers at her wedding to Prince Albert in 1840. This also led to the onset of\u00a0\\u003ca href=\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wedding-flowers\/flower-symbolism-what-does-your-wedding-bouquet-mean\/\\u0022\\u003ewedding flower symbolism\\u003c\/a\\u003e, as brides began to choose blooms based on the meanings behind the flowers. For example, roses signify love, and peonies represent happiness and ambition. As a result, bouquets became closely associated with sentimental romance, making them the perfect wedding accessory.\\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eThe bouquet has gone on to take a central role in modern bridal aesthetics, becoming one of the most important decisions that brides-to-be need to make. Selecting the best colours, fragrances and shapes are just as important as finding flowers that convey their feelings towards their partner, and their hopes for the future. The careful combination of all these factors is what has led to bridal bouquets becoming seen as so beautiful and heartfelt.\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\" >Flowers have been a key part of the bridal look since the ancient Romans started to carry and wear floral garlands to their nuptials as a symbol of fertility, fidelity, and new beginnings. However, brides in the Middle Ages took a less optimistic twist on the custom, instead accessorising their wedding attire with a combination of pungent herbs and spices to fight off unlucky evil spirits. Dill was especially common, as it was not only thought to drive away negative energy, but it was also known as the herb of lust \u2014 its inclusion was expected to stimulate sexual desire as the newlyweds prepared to consummate their marriage.<br \/><br \/>The bridal bouquet as we know it was born in the 19th century, when <a href=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wedding-flowers\/royal-wedding-bouquets-through-the-ages\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"618\">Queen Victoria<\/a> held a small clutch of flowers at her wedding to Prince Albert in 1840. This also led to the onset of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wedding-flowers\/flower-symbolism-what-does-your-wedding-bouquet-mean\/\">wedding flower symbolism<\/a>, as brides began to choose blooms based on the meanings behind the flowers. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/shop\/flowers-that-symbolise-peace-and-why\/\">roses<\/a> signify love, and peonies represent happiness and ambition. As a result, bouquets became closely associated with sentimental romance, making them the perfect wedding accessory.<br \/><br \/>The bouquet has gone on to take a central role in modern bridal aesthetics, becoming one of the most important decisions that brides-to-be need to make. Selecting the best colours, fragrances and shapes are just as important as finding flowers that convey their feelings towards their partner, and their hopes for the future. The careful combination of all these factors is what has led to bridal bouquets becoming seen as so beautiful and heartfelt.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/gallery {\"images\":[\"{\\u0022id\\u0022:13258,\\u0022url\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/toffee-white-and-green-wedding-bouquet-with-roses-hellebores-astrantias.jpg\\u0022,\\u0022mobileUrl\\u0022:\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/toffee-white-and-green-wedding-bouquet-with-roses-hellebores-astrantias.jpg\\u0022,\\u0022alt\\u0022:\\u0022Toffee wedding bouquet\\u0022}\"],\"width\":\"737\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"gallery-block\" >\r\n<figure class=\"gallery-block__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/toffee-white-and-green-wedding-bouquet-with-roses-hellebores-astrantias.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 85vw, (max-width: 1024px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 860px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/toffee-white-and-green-wedding-bouquet-with-roses-hellebores-astrantias.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/toffee-white-and-green-wedding-bouquet-with-roses-hellebores-astrantias.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/toffee-white-and-green-wedding-bouquet-with-roses-hellebores-astrantias.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/toffee-white-and-green-wedding-bouquet-with-roses-hellebores-astrantias.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Toffee wedding bouquet\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/gallery -->\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch2\\u003eWhat is the wedding bouquet toss for?\\u003c\/h2\\u003e\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\" >\r\n<h2>What is the wedding bouquet toss for?<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"21px\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 21px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"The bouquet toss is a historic tradition which continues to be embraced by many brides to this day, although many don\u2019t know how it came to be. It originated in medieval Europe, when it was normal for women to rip fabric from the bride\u2019s wedding dress for good luck. To prevent the guests from tearing her gown to shreds, brides began to toss their bouquet as a distraction to guests, allowing her to make an escape with her dress intact. Grabbing the flowers was considered an act of good fortune, as the accessory symbolised fertility coming from a married woman.\\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eNowadays, the tradition is that if a single woman catches the bridal bouquet, she will be the next one to get married. The bouquet toss now takes place during the second half of the reception, after the cake is cut and the speeches are made, when the party is in full swing and all the ladies will be on the dance floor, ready to catch the flowers.\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\" >The bouquet toss is a historic tradition which continues to be embraced by many brides to this day, although many don\u2019t know how it came to be. It originated in medieval Europe, when it was normal for women to rip fabric from the bride\u2019s wedding dress for good luck. To prevent the guests from tearing her gown to shreds, brides began to toss their bouquet as a distraction to guests, allowing her to make an escape with her dress intact. Grabbing the flowers was considered an act of good fortune, as the accessory symbolised fertility coming from a married woman.<br \/><br \/>Nowadays, the tradition is that if a single woman catches the bridal bouquet, she will be the next one to get married. The bouquet toss now takes place during the second half of the reception, after the cake is cut and the speeches are made, when the party is in full swing and all the ladies will be on the dance floor, ready to catch the flowers.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n<div class=\"divider-block\" style=\"max-width: 10000px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/divider -->\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"formless-embed\" style=\"border: 0; display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/formless.ai\/c\/UKPqUR78fmu3\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600px\"><\/iframe><script src=\"https:\/\/embed.formless.ai\/embed.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"\\u003ch2\\u003eWhat happens to a bridal bouquet after a wedding?\\u003c\/h2\\u003e\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\" >\r\n<h2>What happens to a bridal bouquet after a wedding?<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:ay\/text {\"text\":\"Some brides may decide to skip the bouquet toss, so they can keep their arrangement for themselves. Amongst those newlyweds, it has become common to\u00a0\\u003ca href=\\u0022https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wedding-flowers\/how-to-preserve-your-wedding-flowers\\u0022\\u003epreserve wedding flowers\\u003c\/a\\u003e\u00a0after the ceremony, using techniques like drying, freezing or pressing. Brides can then choose to frame their bouquets, or transform them into paperweights, creating an additional keepsake of their special day that they can treasure forever.\\u003cbr\\u003e\\u003cbr\\u003eFor more bridal inspiration, visit our \\u003ca href=\\u0022https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/bloominghaus\\u0022 target=\\u0022_blank\\u0022 data-type=\\u0022URL\\u0022 data-id=\\u0022www.pinterest.com\/bloominghaus\\u0022 rel=\\u0022noreferrer noopener\\u0022\\u003ePinterest\\u003c\/a\\u003e profile. \"} -->\r\n<div class=\"text-block text-size-small col-1\" >Some brides may decide to skip the bouquet toss, so they can keep their arrangement for themselves. Amongst those newlyweds, it has become common to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wedding-flowers\/how-to-preserve-your-wedding-flowers\">preserve wedding flowers<\/a>\u00a0after the ceremony, using techniques like drying, freezing or pressing. Brides can then choose to frame their bouquets, or transform them into paperweights, creating an additional keepsake of their special day that they can treasure forever.<br \/><br \/>For more bridal inspiration, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/bloominghaus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.pinterest.com\/bloominghaus\">Pinterest<\/a> profile.<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:ay\/text -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read a story about the history and tradition of wearing bridal bouquets<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":176,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"class_list":["post-209","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wedding-flowers"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/209","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=209"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/209\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20546,"href":"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/209\/revisions\/20546"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/176"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=209"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=209"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}