Bouquets often complement a bride’s wedding gown, adding beauty and femininity to her outfit.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This tradition was also adopted by the ancient Romans who themselves contributed to the wedding traditions we know today.
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The tradition of bridal bouquets continued into the Medieval ages. During this time, the purpose of bouquets continued to evolve but remained a bouquet of spices and herbs rather than flowers. Medieval brides believed bouquets warded off evil spirits, but they also believed it was a sort of aphrodisiac that would drive fertility between the couple.⠀⠀
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The tradition of bridal bouquets continued into the Medieval ages. During this time, the purpose of bouquets continued to evolve but remained a bouquet of spices and herbs rather than flowers. Medieval brides believed bouquets warded off evil spirits, but they also believed it was a sort of aphrodisiac that would drive fertility between the couple.
[…] The boutonnière is worn on the left lapel of a men’s suit, sport jacket, or blazer jacket; it can also be worn on an overcoat. The boutonniere is always attached above a man’s heart, and it should be worn in the lapel’s buttonhole, a 1 to 1.5-inch opening that is a vestige of when a man’s jacket lapels closed to protect his neck. Only on higher-end suits will you see the lapel button-hole present, functional, with a latch and built strong enough to support the flower […]