Have you ever wondered what the meaning is behind the throwing of the bouquet and the bridal bouquet in general? Keep reading to find out all about it!
The Tradition:
There are many different old wives tales and myths regarding the meaning behind the bridal bouquet, some saying that flowers give couples fertility and everlasting love and others believe that carrying the bouquet will prevent bad luck and evil eyes. Either way it is the perfect accessory for a bride and I think no bride should be without one!
The Throwing of the bouquet:
Tossing the bouquet is a tradition that actually stems from England believe it or not. Traditionally, women used to try to tear pieces of the bride's dress and flowers in the hope to obtain some of her good luck. To make an escape from the crowd, the bride would toss her bouquet and run away!. At weddings today, the bouquet is tossed to single women with the belief that whoever catches the bouquet will be the next to marry.
In my opinion, the tossing of the bouquet tradition has changed for the best, just the thought of people tearing a beautiful wedding dress upsets me!!!
Alternative ideas:
- If your bouquet is too beautiful to throw, keep it and have a cheaper version made for the tossing of the bouquet. There are some great bouquets available made from silk flowers rather than fresh flowers which are a lot cheaper and can also double up as a nice keepsake for the lucky lady who catches it!
- A popular custom in Finland is for the bride to be blindfolded with the unmarried women forming a circle around her. Whilst music plays in the background, the bride turns in one direction and the anxious ladies walk around her in the opposite direction with their arms linked. Everyone stops when the music stops and the bride walks towards the person directly in front of her to hand them her bouquet. I can imagine ladies trying to shift places when the music stops, so this would be a very fun alternative!
x Preeti x
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