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This article is edited by a professional wedding consultant.
This is a brief overview of traditional wedding flower etiquette.
During Queen Victoria's reign in the Victorian era, publication of The Language of Flowers initiated flowers as a language through which lovers communicated.
Since then, multiple publications have detailed "floriography" and the result is each flower has a "meaning" assigned to it. These meanings are not considered completely authoritative and are even viewed as arbitrary by some, so recent trends are toward selecting what you like - for appearance and fragrance.
Who pays for what?
Bride / Brides Family
- Bridesmaids bouquets
- Flower decorations - for the wedding ceremony and wedding reception
Groom / Grooms Family
- Bridal bouquet
- The going away corsage
- Both mothers' corsages
- The boutonnieres
May the fragrant aroma of your floral choices fill your wedding and marriage.
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Vendors that can assist you with this topic
Coordinators - Wedding coordinators / planners.
Favors - Wedding favors - consultants and sellers.
Florists - Wedding flowers - consultants and shops.
Hair and Makeup - Hair and makeup salons, spas, vendors.
Jewelers - Wedding jewelry - consultants and designers.
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