2007-04-17 01:59:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
What would you think if you went to a wedding that had NO Flowers allowed?
2007-04-17 02:00:14 · update #1
It dates back to medieval times when people didn't bathe. The flowers were used to cover the scent of the bride, who probably was pretty rank! Thus, its tradition for the bride to carry flowers.
2007-04-17 02:07:33 · answer #1 · answered by uwishucould 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
1)The custom of enhancing the wedding ceremony with flowers dates from ancient times, but the wide selection of bridal bouquets now available has only been a relatively recent development. The popularity of each has waxed and waned through the past few decades, each evolving special variations over time.
2)Before the use of flowers in the bridal bouquet, women carried aromatic bunches of garlic, herbs, and grains to drive evil spirits away as they walked down the aisle. Over time, these were replaced with flowers, symbolizing fertility and everlasting love. Specific flowers have special meanings in many cultures. In Hawaii, the bride and groom wear leis; newlyweds in India don floral headdresses.
2007-04-17 02:11:56 · answer #2 · answered by Ferddaword 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I didn't carry any flowers for my wedding. I had some for pictures, but I didn't use them in the ceremony. I thought it was kinda silly to stand there and hold something and I also had both my parent walk me down the isle so I needed both hands free to hold their's.
2007-04-17 02:11:36 · answer #3 · answered by GingerGirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Back in the day the bride held flowers to cover their stench. They didn't bath but once a month, they didn't have perfume so women carried around flowers to try and cover their smell.
2007-04-17 02:09:01 · answer #4 · answered by AM 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
flowers are a significant part of making the wedding. the wedding is known to be the brides day, not the mans. this says it best:
In "The Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Wedding," Teddy Lenderman writes: "Ivy represents fidelity; lily of the valley, purity; red roses, love; violets, modesty; forget-me-nots, true love; orange blossoms, fertility and happiness; and myrtle is the symbol of virginity."
2007-04-17 02:05:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It looks purdy. A wedding without flowers is like a fish without a bicycle.
2007-04-17 02:45:43 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would hold them dearly like my babies,I do. We are so fragile we need to be true and in good time I wish that you could do the same, not play a game. I wish for us and the kids too for us the opportunity to start anew. We all have weaknesses to know them and still want to be with me and you, IS LOVE THAT IS TRUE!
2016-05-17 07:36:48 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it was to cover up the bad smell of people in a large group in the past
2007-04-17 05:51:40 · answer #8 · answered by MICHELLE 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tradition. Probably began with pagans. Never thought about it till you asked but I believe they represent, birth, life, beauty and a reminder of our short time on this earth.
2007-04-17 02:04:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did. Bride was allergic.
2007-04-17 02:02:26 · answer #10 · answered by luckford2004 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋