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Weddings have been immersed in traditions for eons and they offer a source of comfort during chaos as there is a set way of doing certain things. Having things planned out in a way can be very advantageous as you are free to take care of other important aspects of the marriage like the planning, food, invites, clothes, etc.
Let's take a look at some of the traditions during Weddings
Bouquets
The bridal bouquet has special significance especially for the flowers with which it is made. Every flower used in the bouquet symbolizes a certain emotion or feeling. In the olden days wedding bouquets were made from aromatic herbs which were said to ward off evil spirits. Today flowers have taken over. Let's see what your bouquet says:
Bridal Rose – Happy Love
Daffodil – Regards
White Daisy- Innocence
Forget-me-not – True Love
Fern – Sincerity
Honey Suckle – Bonds of Love
Iris – Messages
Ivy – Friendship
Lavender – Luck
Lilly of the Valley – Return of Happiness
Lilac – First Emotions of Love
Magnolia – Perseverance
Pansy- Thoughts of You
Peppermint- Warmth of Feelings
Yarrow- Everlasting Love
Red Rose- Desire and Love
Sweet Basil- Good Wishes
Rosemary- Remembrance
Sweet Alyssum- Worth beyond Beauty
Sweet Pea- Delicate Pleasures
Violet- Faithfulness
Throwing the Bouquet
Earlier the bouquet was given by a dear friend as a symbol of luck and good wishes. Today it signifies the transfer of the same good luck and wishes of getting married. It is believed that who so ever catches the wedding bouquet thrown by the bride is next in line to get hitched.
Throwing the Rice
Rice was shaved on the couple as a sign of good luck and prosperity. In some cultures rice is the symbol of fertility and abundance and the rice was thrown to wish wealth, children and a large harvest. Many places today do not allow throwing rice for environmental reasons. You can try confetti, bubbles, and even birdseed.
The White Wedding Dress
White it's the color of pureness and in especially in the olden days it stood for virginity. It was said that the bride should wear only white. Today traditions are changing. In Asian cultures women wear red as it stands for joy and happiness.
The Ring Finger
The Egyptians believed that the vein from the second finger from the left ran straight to the heart and so the ring that would symbolize true love in a marriage should be placed on this finger itself.
The Kiss
The tradition of the kiss started with the Romans, when the kiss was legally binding and was taken as a sign of betrothal. This tradition was then adopted by the Christian ceremonies in which the man and woman share their kiss for the first time after being pronounced man and wife. It is also believed that every time two people kiss they leave a part of their soul with each other with the passing of the breath. So after the marriage it symbolizes the joining of two souls and the commitment to each other is sealed.
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Source by Simon Quale
