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Why Do Brides Carry Bouquets at Weddings?

May 29, 2023 · Blissful Royal Creations · 5 min read

Bouquets complement the gown, enhance beauty, and carry centuries of symbolic meaning — from warding off evil spirits to representing new beginnings.

Why Do Brides Carry Bouquets at Weddings?

Bouquets complement the gown and enhance the bride's natural beauty. But the tradition runs much deeper than aesthetics — historically, brides carried aromatic herbs and flowers to ward off evil spirits and symbolize new beginnings.

Popular Bouquet Flowers and Their Meanings

Roses: Love and devotion
Peonies: Happy marriage and good fortune
Lily of the Valley: Purity and happiness
Lavender: Devotion and serenity

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