Mini Bouquets
It’s not unusual for a bride to have two bouquets - one for throwing and one for keeping (probably the one used in the ceremony itself). It’s also not unusual for some unsuspecting maiden to find herself on the bottom of a bouquet pile-up when the bride makes her toss!
Here’s a wonderful semi-solution to the problem (and something relatively simple to make yourself):
Using manufactured flowers, silk or otherwise, create several mini-bouquets (they don’t have to be elaborate), and attach to each of them a small charm or tiny card, personally written, of course. The number of bouquets is up to you. Tie the bunches together to form one large bouquet–just before the traditional tossing of the bridal bouquet, be sure to untie them so each of the bouquets can sail unattached to the waiting guests, though!
The charms can hold some meaning for the bride/groom—luck, hope, family, love—the list is endless, and charms are relatively easy to find at a reasonable price. From what I’ve read, this charming custom was popular in the 19th century.
Alternatively, the notes can be anything from words of inspiration or personal thanks for joining the couple on their day. What you write is completely your own.
Both can be attached with inexpensive ribbons, or something else of your choosing.
Either way, these mini-bouquets are a wonderful way to add something special to your wedding, and as the many tiny bouquets find an owner, there’s less chance of grievous injury happening to any of the hopefuls. It’s also a lot of fun seeing who gets what bouquet!
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November 10th, 2006 at 12:03 am
Bouquets are too beautiful to toss. One florist I’ve talked to suggested that instead of making bridesmaids catch a bouquet, catching petals can be an alternative. The one with the least number of petals caught will be “the one”.