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Tossing the Bouquet and Garter

One wedding tradition I didn’t follow at my own reception was the tossing of the bouquet and garter. I didn’t like the idea that it symbolized women scrabbling to be the next to get married, or having Jon remove an article of my clothing in front of everyone. If we look at the origins of this particular wedding tradition, we can see how it evolved. Traditionally, brides carried a bouquet that contained strong-smelling herbs and spices. This was, in part, another way of warding off evil spirits, but it could also serve to sweeten the proceedings if any of the … Continue reading →

Choosing the Perfect Bouquet Size

The bridal bouquet is the single most important floral at your wedding. Corsages come and go, boutonnieres might not last until the next day, but the bouquet will appear in every photo of the bride and possibly dried and kept forever. No matter if the guests remember the flowers on the cake—they will remember the bouquet. So how do you choose the right size? First, consider the weight of the bouquet. The more flowers and ribbons it has, the heavier it will be. If you’re comfortable holding something that’s a little heavier, you might choose to go with one like … Continue reading →

Selecting the Flowers for Your Wedding

Earlier, we talked about choosing the size of your wedding bouquet. Now it’s time to break the whole flower thing down to the finer basics – what kinds of flowers do you want? There are a number of different variables to go into the equation. Let’s take a look at them. 1. What time of year are you getting married? If you’re working with a florist, you can be almost sure of getting the flowers you want, regardless of season, because florist flowers are grown in greenhouses. However, there are some things, such as waxflower, which are only available during … Continue reading →