Wedding Traditions

Flowers possess meanings & display special messages. Orange Blossom denotes chastity, purity & loveliness. Live Ivy represents eternal fidelity & wedded bliss. A popular tradition during Victorian times was for brides to plant the Ivy contained in her bouquet after the wedding to pass on to her daughters & granddaughters for use in their bridal bouquets. Azaleas are said to symbolize temperance, Roses to represent love, & Snowdrops a symbol of hope. In some cultures, Lilies symbolize majesty, but are believed unlucky because of their association with death. By tradition, a combination of red & white flowers is avoided, believing to be representative of blood & bandages.

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