Flowers have a history of use in weddings and have traditionally been used in both the bridal and bridesmaid bouquets, and as the wedding cake decoration. Today's celebrity brides continue the tradition of using flowers; Black Eyed Peasvocalist Stacy Ferguson recently wed actor Josh Duhamel in a wedding ceremony which used 25,000 flowers. However, flowers can become the actual theme of the wedding and, depending on the bride's personal preference, any number of flowers may be used for a wedding theme.
Flower Choices for Wedding Themes
There are a number of flowers which can be used as a wedding theme. Choices for flower wedding theme ideas include:
- Rose
- Daisy
- Lily
- Orchid
- Tulip
- Magnolia
- Peony
- Lavender
- Sunflower.
Depending on the season, some flowers may be more appropriate than others. It is also possible to mix two or more flowers together for a wedding theme; for example, rose and orchid.
The Scent of Flower Weddings
Some flowers are more fragrant than others; choosing fragrant flowers for a wedding will stimulate visually and sensually. Fragrant flower choices for a flower wedding may include roses, hyacinth and lily-of-the-valley; many fragrant flowers, especially the classic rose, are known to possess aphrodisiac properties too, making them a perfect choice for a wedding!
Flower Wedding Invitations and Thank You Cards
Flowers may be used both in wedding invitations and thank-you cards. The invitations or cards may simply be printed with a picture of the chosen wedding flower; the more creative bride may also wish to include flower petals or use pressed flowers. Reception placeholders with guest names may be printed with the same flower theme.
Flower Wedding Church and Reception Ideas
A church is traditionally decorated with flowers for a wedding but consider using real plants and flowers, in addition to cut flowers; miniature flower trees can make a dramatic statement at the wedding reception. Potted, traditional herbs such as rosemary and thyme can be both fragrant and pretty; for daisy-themed weddings, flowerpots of daisies can be placed on reception tables and around the church.
Rose Scented Weddings
Roses have traditionally been the most popular wedding flower; roses are versatile in their use in flower themed weddings. Elegant vases of roses or real, potted roses can be used either in the church or at the wedding reception. Rose petals can be used both as confetti and as table decorations; either spread loose rose petals on the reception tables or use as table center pieces by placing them in a bowl with floating candles. Other flowers can be used in this way too.
Flower Wedding Favors
Flower wedding favors include giving the guests the gift of soap and candles, either scented with the chosen flower fragrance or incorporated into the product. Another idea, for less formal weddings, is to use seed kits as wedding favors; wildflower seed kits are now appearing as wedding favor gifts. To capture the fragrance of the day, flower fragrance sprays can be given to bridesmaids as a constant reminder of the wedding day.
Other Flower Wedding Theme Ideas
With a bit of creativity and imagination, flowers can be used in endless ways for weddings. Flowers, and the colors of various flowers, have many meanings in different cultures and history. Flowers may be used in conjunction with a color-themed wedding; for example, Asian brides believe red roses bring luck.
A natural alternative to confetti is to throw rose petals or lavender buds as the bride and groom leave church. It was the tradition of English flower girls to precede the bride on her way to church, scattering flower blossoms as she went; this ensured a lifetime of happiness and flowers for the bride. Using flowers as a wedding theme may create a lifetime of happy memories!
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