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The Bride's Bouquet
The bride's bouquet carries many quaint
traditions among the different peoples of the world.
The carrying of a bouquet by the bride
has its roots in ancient times when it was believed that strong smelling
herbs and spices would ward off and drive away evil spirits, bad luck
and ill health.
Later, brides added lots of fragrant
flowers to cover up body odors since soap and deodorant were
non-existent.
Later meanings became
associated with the meanings of the different herbs. Rosemary signified
remembrance.
Other herbs such as dill
were included to evoke lust and were meant to be eaten by the
bride.
Flowers were added. Like
the herbs each flower had a special meaning or significance.
During Roman times, this tradition was
extended, with the bride and groom wearing floral garlands signifying
new life and hope for fertility.
The bouquet in particular symbolized a
women in bloom.
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