Wedding flowers are a tradition which has extended through centuries and across the world. The ancient Greeks would wear flower wreaths created by the bridesmaids, a gift to the couple from nature. The bride would also intertwine garlic bulbs with flowers in her bouquet as a method of warding off evil spirits who may be intent upon disrupting the ceremony.
In Sweden it was tradition to have the groom and all young girls in the ceremony to carry with them herbs to dissuade angry trolls from attacking during the wedding. England had young girls leading the way before the bride, sprinkling flower petals along the way as an assurance of happiness and good health. These young ladies were the original “flower girls”.
Another reason for the use of fragrant flowers was to hide the somewhat ripe scent of those attending. It seems in medieval times people often bathed only twice a year, summer and winter. Unfortunately, weddings were often held in spring, a month or two away from the bi-annual cleansing. The odor of the flowers were used to mask any offending odors.
Thankfully today body odor and evil spirits are no longer the deciding factor regarding what flowers people choose to have at their ceremonies and selecting flowers has become an issue of colors, personal preference and meaning.
If you have been looking for a flower shop in Charlotte, NC, whether for a wedding, a birthday bouquet or any other reason, there Elizabeth House Flowers, Inc. They specialize in providing the perfectly designed arrangements for weddings and receptions. Their experts are available to help with tips and suggestions for selecting the perfect arrangement for every part of your ceremony.
From bouquets and wedding ceremony flowers to the cake decorations and table centerpieces. This flower shop in Charlotte, NC has award-winning designers who can help you to coordinate everything for your special day.
Their skills are not reserved for just weddings either, but for any occasion. They offer fresh flowers, dried flowers, plants and silk arrangements. You can come into the shop or order your choices online. Your order is always guaranteed to be beautiful. You can check out their selections and special offers at the website
