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BloomNet Wedding Selection Guide
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We are delighted to introduce you to expressions of fl owers – weddings, the fl oral industry’s most extensive
compilation of the latest trends in wedding fl owers and fl oral design. expressions of fl owers - weddings was
inspired by the wonderful uniqueness of today’s bride, her attention to detail and passion for incorporating
her very own personalized style into every aspect of her wedding to create a magical day that is all her own.
When you look through the eyes of today’s bride, you see a fabulous use of color through distinctive color palettes, to tell a story that really comes alive.
From color-coordinated wedding party dresses and ties, to fabulous table linens and place settings, to wedding favors and invitations, color is abundant!
Yet the most important and exceptional use of color in weddings, and the one that will remain in the minds of each and every guest, are your wedding
fl owers. Whether arranged in monochromatic tones, soft complementary hues, or striking bright contrast colors, wedding fl owers allow the bride and groom to
celebrate their unique personalities and express their love with one of nature's most beautiful and timeless gifts – fl owers!
Through the combined efforts of our team of world-renowned expert fl oral artisans and marketing professionals, expressions of fl owers – weddings
offers today's bride a fresh new look at wedding fl oral designs within each primary color – white, pink, red, orange, yellow, green, purple and blue – as well as
fi rst-of-a-kind options for wedding fl oral designs within detailed color palette combinations. What’s more, we’ve also created fl oral design options to fi t the
individual personality and style of today's bride. Whether your personal preference is traditional, in-style, or chic, expressions of fl owers – weddings has a look and style for each and every bride and budget!
We invite you to explore the exquisite selection of wedding fl oral designs on the following pages. Our wish is that you'll fi nd the perfect wedding
fl owers that allow you to express your love for one another and make your special day a dream come true…
Best Wishes!
Lisa Carmichael, Vice President of Marketing - BloomNet
make your special day a dream come true!
Best Wishes!
Lisa Carmichael, Vice President of Marketing - BloomNet
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C O N T E N T S
1 white weddings
19 pink weddings
37 red weddings
51 orange weddings
67 yellow weddings
77 green weddings
91 purple weddings
103 blue weddings
113 wedding celebrations
116 wedding express
118 wedding fl ower comparisons
122 fl ower colors
124 fl ower availability
125 the meaning of fl owers
126 wedding fl ower checklist
127 global wedding traditions
128 BloomNet's fl oral design team
all white
3
wh
ite
BW3-11bridal bouquet
4
BW4-21corsage
BW4-22boutonniere
purityBW4-11
bridesmaid bouquet
all white
* linens by Fabulous Events 5
wh
ite
BW5-11altar arrangement
BW5-21centerpiece*
6
BW6-11bridal bouquet
BW6-21bridesmaid bouquet
BW6-31corsage
BW6-32boutonniere
cream
white
7
wh
ite
BW7-11centerpiece*
BW7-12
BW7-13
BW7-21chair decoration*
* linens by Fabulous Events
8
BW8-11bridal bouquet
BW8-21centerpiece*
* linens by Fabulous Events; wedding favors by Kate Aspen
pink
white
9
wh
ite
BW9-11boutonniere
BW9-21wristlet corsage
BW9-41floral hair accent
BW9-31bridesmaid bouquet
10
BW10-11bridal bouquet
BW10-21place card table
BW10-31wristlet corsage
BW10-32boutonniere
emerald
white
11
wh
ite
BW11-11centerpiece*
BW11-21bridesmaid bouquet
* linens by Fabulous Events; wedding favors by Kate Aspen
12
BW12-21
wristlet corsage
BW12-22
boutonniere
serenity
BW12-11
bridesmaidbouquet
silver
white
13
wh
ite
BW13-11
breakaway centerpiece*
BW13-21
muff bridalbouquet
* linens by Fabulous Events
14
BW14-11
bridal bouquet
BW14-21
centerpiece*
* linens by Fabulous Events
style
black
white
15
wh
ite
BW15-11
boutonniere
BW15-12
wrist corsage
BW15-21
bridesmaidscepter
BW15-31
napkin decoration
16
BW16-11bridal bouquet
BW16-21centerpiece*
* linens by Fabulous Events
green
cream
white
17
whi
te
BW17-11altar arrangement
BW17-21corsage
BW17-22boutonniere
BW17-31bridesmaid bouquet
18
BW18-11white cake fl owers
hot pink
pink
19
pink
BW19-12boutonniere
BW19-11bridal bouquet
20
BW20-21clutch corsage
unforgettable
BW20-11centerpiece*
* linens by Fabulous Events
hot pink
pink
21
pink
BW21-11boutonniere
BW21-21pew decoration
BW21-31bridesmaid
bouquet
22
BW22-11bridal bouquet
BW22-21altar arrangement
BW22-32boutonniere
BW22-31corsage
hot pink
white
pink
23
pink
BW23-11bridesmaid bouquet
BW23-21centerpiece*
* linens by Fabulous Events
24
BW24-11bridal bouquet
BW24-12bridesmaid bouquet
kiwi
cream
pink
hot pink
25
pink
BW25-11shoulder corsage
BW25-21wedding floral arch
BW25-41boutonniere
BW25-31centerpiece*
* linens by Fabulous Events
26
BW26-11bridal bouquet
BW26-21breakawaycenterpiece*
BW26-23
BW26-22
* linens by Fabulous Events
brown
pink
27
pink
BW27-11altar arrangement
BW27-21corsage
BW27-22boutonniere
BW27-31bridesmaid
bouquet
28
BW28-11bridal bouquet
BW28-21ring bearerpillow
BW28-31nosegay
BW28-32boutonniere
tangerine
fuchsia
29
pink
BW29-11bridesmaid purse bouquet
BW29-21centerpiece*
love
* linens by Fabulous Events
30
BW30-21bridesmaid bouquet
BW30-11bridal bouquet
BW30-41 corsage
BW30-42 boutonniere
BW30-31pew decoration
chartreuse
brown
burgundy
hot pink
pink
31
pink
BW31-11centerpiece
32
BW32-21boutonniere
BW32-22corsage
beautyBW32-11bridal bouquet
black
red
hot pink
pink
33
pink
BW33-11bridesmaid bouquet
BW33-21centerpiece*
* linens by Fabulous Events; wedding favors by Kate Aspen
34
BW34-11bridal pomander bouquet
BW34-21square decorative fl oral wreath
BW34-31corsage BW34-32
boutonniere
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celery
raspberry
pink
35
colo
r/co
lor
BW35-11
arrangement name
5.375 x 6.5"
BW35-11
arrangement name
4.875 x 6.75"
35
pink
BW35-11centerpiece*
BW35-23
BW35-22
BW35-21
bridesmaidpomanderbouquets
* linens by Fabulous Events; wedding favors by Kate Aspen
BW36-11
arrangement name
11.75 x 9.5"
36
BW36-11pink cake fl owers
all red
37
red
BW37-11bridal bouquet
38
BW38-11 centerpiece*
BW38-21wristlet corsage
BW38-31bridesmaid bouquet
passion
* linens by Fabulous Events
all red
39
red
BW39-11aisle decoration
BW39-12chair decoration
BW39-21boutonniere
vitality
40
BW40-11bridal bouquet
BW40-21 centerpiece*
* linens by Fabulous Events
white
red
41
red
BW41-11pedestal arrangement BW41-21
corsage
BW41-22boutonniere
BW41-31bridesmaid bouquet
42
BW42-22boutonniere
BW42-21corsage
energy
BW42-11bridal bouquet
kiwi
red
43
red
BW43-11bridesmaid bouquet
BW43-21centerpiece*
* linens by Fabulous Events; wedding favors by Kate Aspen
44
BW44-11bridal bouquet
BW44-21 centerpiece*
* linens by Fabulous Events
bubble gum
ruby
45
red
BW45-11bridesmaid
clutch bouquetBW45-21corsage
BW45-22boutonniere
BW45-31place card bud vase
BW45-32napkin
decoration
46
BW46-11bridal bouquet
BW46-21bridesmaid
bouquet
BW46-31wristlet corsage
BW46-32boutonniere
steel
scarlet
47
red
breakaway centerpiece*
BW47-11
BW47-12
BW47-13
* linens by Fabulous Events
48
BW48-21hair accent
BW48-11bridal bouquet
BW48-41bridesmaid bouquet
BW48-31nosegay
BW48-32pocket square
black
white
red
49
red
BW49-11centerpiece*
* linens by Fabulous Events; wedding favors by Kate Aspen
50
BW50-11red cake flowers
white
toffee
pumpkin
51
oran
ge
BW51-11bridal bouquet
52
BW52-21corsage
BW52-22boutonniere
warmth
BW52-11bridesmaid bouquet
white
toffee
pumpkin
53
oran
ge
BW53-11place card tree
BW53-21centerpiece*
*linensbyFabulousEvents;weddingfavorsbyHarryLondon
54
BW54-21wristletcorsage
BW54-22boutonniere
BW54-11bridal bouquet
red
yellow
orange
55
oran
ge
BW55-11bridesmaidbouquet
BW55-21centerpiece*
*linensbyFabulousEvents
56
BW56-21bridal bouquet
BW56-11altar arrangment
BW56-41corsage
BW56-42boutonniere
BW56-31bridesmaid bouquet
peach
orange
57
oran
ge
BW57-11flower girl
hair accent
BW57-12flower girl posy
BW57-13clamshellring
bearerpillow
BW57-14juniorboutonniere
BW57-21centerpiece*
*linensbyFabulousEvents
58
BW58-11bridal bouquet
BW58-21centerpiece*
BW58-31corsage
BW58-32boutonniere
*linensbyFabulousEvents
honeydew
melon
59
oran
ge
BW59-11bridesmaid bouquet
BW59-21pew decoration
60
BW60-21corsage
BW60-22boutonniere
strength
BW60-11bridal bouquet
purple
yellow
orange
61
oran
ge
bridesmaidbouquets
BW61-11
BW61-12
BW61-13
BW61-14
BW61-21centerpiece*
BW61-31floral wreath
*linensbyFabulousEvents
62
BW62-11bridal bouquet
BW62-21centerpiece*
*linensbyFabulousEvents
kiwi
hotpink
orange
63
oran
ge
BW63-11bridesmaid bouquet
BW63-21boutonniere
BW63-22corsage
BW63-31pedestalarrangement
64
BW64-21bridesmaid bouquet
brightBW64-11bridal bouquet
steel
orange
65
oran
ge
BW65-11centerpiece*
BW65-21centerpiece*
BW65-31wristletcorsage
BW65-32boutonniere
*linensbyFabulousEvents
66
BW66-11orange cake fl owers
white
yellow
67
yello
w
BW67-11bridal bouquet
BW67-12flower girlbouquet and sash
68
BW68-21corsage
BW68-22boutonniere
sunshine
BW68-11bridesmaid
bouquet
white
yellow
69
yello
w
BW69-11breakawayaltar arrangement
BW69-21centerpiece*
*linensbyFabulousEvents
70
BW70-11bridal bouquet
BW70-21punch bowl fl oral wreath
BW70-31fl oral table decoration
allyellow
71
yello
w
BW71-11centerpiece*
BW71-21bridesmaid bouquet
*linensbyFabulousEvents
72
BW72-11bridalbouquet
BW72-21corsage
BW72-22boutonniere
BW72-31place card decoration
joy
green
yellow
73
yello
w
BW73-11centerpiece*
BW73-21bridesmaid bouquet
*linensbyFabulousEvents
74
BW74-21centerpiece*
BW74-11bridal bouquet
BW74-31nosegay
BW74-32boutonniere
*linensbyFabulousEvents;weddingfavorsbyKateAspen
green
orange
yellow
75
yello
w
BW75-11bridesmaid bouquet
breakawayaltar arrangement
BW75-21
BW75-22 BW75-23 BW75-24
BW75-25
76
BW76-11yellow cake flowers
BW76-12
submerged orchid vases
BW76-13
white
green
77
gree
n
BW77-11bridal bouquet
BW77-12boutonniere
78
BW78-11centerpiece*
BW78-12napkindecoration
BW78-21bridesmaidbouquet
BW78-31clutch corsage
*linensbyFabulousEvents
white
green
79
gree
n
BW79-11appetizer table
decoration
80
BW80-11bridal bouquet
BW80-21fl oral arch/huppah
cream
pink
green
81
gree
n
BW81-11pew decoration
BW81-21centerpiece*
BW81-41bridesmaidbouquet
BW81-31corsage
BW81-32boutonniere
*linensbyFabulousEvents
82
BW82-11 altar arrangement
BW82-21boutonniere
BW82-22corsage
BW82-31bridesmaid bouquet
growth
allgreen
83
gree
n
BW83-11bridal bouquet
BW83-21
BW83-22BW83-25
BW83-26
BW83-27
BW83-23
BW83-24
breakaway centerpiece*
*linensbyFabulousEvents
84
BW84-21centerpiece*
nature
BW84-11bridal bouquet
*linensbyFabulousEvents
brown
green
85
gree
n
BW85-11boutonniere
BW85-21bridesmaidbouquet
86
BW86-11bridal bouquet
BW86-21centerpiece*
*linensbyFabulousEvents;weddingfavorsbyKateAspen
plum
green
87
gree
n
BW87-11bridesmaidbouquet
BW87-21corsage
BW87-22boutonniere
BW87-31pew decoration
88
BW88-21corsage
BW88-22boutonniere
harmonyBW88-11
bridal bouquet
blue
green
89
gree
n
BW89-11bridesmaid scepter
BW89-21centerpiece*
*linensbyFabulousEvents
90
BW90-11green cake fl owers*
*linensbyFabulousEvents
all purple
91
purp
le
BW91-11bridal bouquet
92
magic
BW92-11
bridesmaidbouquet
BW92-21
boutonniere
BW92-31
corsage
all purple
93
purp
le
BW93-11 centerpiece*
* linens by Fabulous Events; wedding favors by Kate Aspen
94
BW94-11bridal bouquet
BW94-21centerpiece*
* linens by Fabulous Events; wedding favors by Kate Aspen
cream
purple
95
purp
le
BW95-11bridesmaid
bouquet
BW95-21corsage
BW95-22boutonniere
BW95-31hair fl owers
96
BW96-21boutonniere
BW96-22corsage
romanceBW96-11
bridal bouquet
pink
burgundy
purple
97
purp
le
BW97-11bridesmaid bouquet
BW97-21centerpiece*
* linens by Fabulous Events
98
BW98-21boutonniere
BW98-22corsage
luxuryBW98-11bridal bouquet
red
purple
99
purp
le
BW99-11centerpiece*
BW99-21bridesmaid
bouquet
* linens by Fabulous Events
100
BW100-11bridal bouquet
BW100-21altar arrangement
steel
purple
101
purp
le
BW101-11centerpiece*
BW101-22boutonniere
BW101-21corsage
BW101-31bridesmaid
bouquet
* linens by Fabulous Events
102
BW102-11purple cake fl owers*
* linens by Fabulous Events
steel
blue
103
blue
BW103-11bridal bouquet
BW103-12boutonniere
104
BW104-21wristlet corsage
tranquility
BW104-11bridesmaid bouquet
steel
blue
105
blue
BW105-11 altar arrangement
BW105-21centerpiece*
*linensbyFabulousEvents
106
BW106-11bridal bouquet
BW106-21 unity candle
BW106-31corsage
BW106-32boutonniere
white
blue
107
blue
BW107-11bridesmaid bouquet
BW107-21centerpiece*
*linensbyFabulousEvents;weddingfavorsbyKateAspen
loyalty
108
BW108-11bridal bouquet
BW108-21altar arrangement
brown
blue
109
blue
BW109-11centerpiece*
BW109-21corsage
BW109-22boutonniere
BW109-31bridesmaidbouquet
*linensbyFabulousEvents
110
BW110-11bridal bouquet
BW110-21pedestal
arrangement
BW110-31boutonniere
BW110-32corsage
trustwhite
green
blue
111
blue
BW111-11
BW111-12
BW111-13
centerpiece*
BW111-21bridesmaid
bouquet
*linensbyFabulousEvents
112
BW112-11bluecakeflowers
113
wed
ding
cele
brat
ions
BW113-11bridal shower centerpiece*
BW113-21
BW113-22
BW113-23
cocktail tablearrangement*
*linensbyFabulousEvents
114
sweetheart tablecenterpiece andchair decoration*
BW114-11
BW114-13
BW114-12
BW114-14
BW114-21bachelorette partyarrangement
BW114-31fl oral shoe accent
*linensbyFabulousEvents
115
BW115-11rehearsal dinner
arrangement
BW115-21cocktail tray floral decoration
BW115-41special guest"thank you"arrangement
BW115-31mini heart bridal gift
wed
ding
cele
brat
ions
116
BW116-11bridal bouquet
BW116-21bridesmaidbouquet
BW116-31corsage
BW116-34boutonniere
BW116-32boutonniere
BW116-33corsage
117
wed
ding
exp
ress
BW117-11centerpiece*
BW117-21altar arrangement
*linensbyFabulousEvents:weddingfavorsbyKateAspen
118
BW118-11small bridal bouquet
BW118-21large bridalbouquet
wed
ding
flow
erco
mpa
riso
ns
119
BW119-11small bridesmaidbouquet
BW119-21large bridesmaidbouquet
wed
ding
flow
erco
mpa
riso
ns
120
BW120-11small altar arrangement
BW120-21large altar arrangement
wed
ding
flow
erco
mpa
riso
ns
121
BW121-11small centerpiece*
BW121-21large centerpiece*
wed
ding
flow
erco
mpa
riso
ns
*linensbyFabulousEvents;weddingfavorsbyKateAspen
122
flow
erc
olor
s 1 DendrobiumOrchid
2 Stephanotis
3 ‘Polo’Roses
4 CallaLily
5 Phalaenopsis
6 Ranunculus
7 Peony
8 Nerine
9 Stock
10 Lisianthus
11 ‘CharmingUnique’Roses
12 Gerbera
13 GloriosaLily
14 Amaryllis
15 ‘Opium’Roses
16 ‘JamesStorey’Orchid
17 Tulip
18 SpiderGerbera
19 AsiaticLily
20 ‘Versilia’Rose
21 MokaraOrchid
1
3
6
9
12
1719
20
21
15
1416
18
13
8
10
11
7
5
4
2
123
flow
erc
olor
s
22 Carnation
23 Freesia
24 Daisy
25 Sunflower
26 CallaLily
27 LotusPod
28 ‘SuperGreen’Rose
29 Anthurium
30 CymbidiumOrchid
31 BellsofIreland
32 Cipripedium
(LadySlipper)Orchid
33 VandaOrchid
34 Larkspur
35 Agapanthus
36 Carnation
37 ‘CoolWater’Rose
38 CattleyaOrchid
39 DelphiniumBelladonna
40 Hydrangea
41 Iris
42 Muscari
22
26
27
28
31
33
35
39
41
42
40
36
37
3834
29
30
32
23
24
25
124
flow
era
vaila
bilit
yyear-roundAlstroemeria
Anthurium
Aster
BellsofIreland
Bupleurum
ButtonPompon
CallaLily
Carnation
Craspedia
Eryngium
FiddleheadFern
Freesia
Gardenia
Gerbera
GloriosaLily
Hydrangea
Hypericum
Iris
‘Kermit’Pompon
Liatris
Lily
Limonium
Lisianthus
LotusPod
Orchids
OrnithogalumArabicum
QueenAnne’sLace
Roses
Solidago
Solidaster
SpiderGerbera
Statice
Stephanotis
Stock
Trachelium
‘Viking’MiniaturePompon
springAgapanthus
Amaryllis
Anemone
CherryBlossom
Daffodil
Dogwood
Forsythia
Heather
Hyacinth
Lilac
Lily-of-the-Valley
Muscari
NerineLily
Peony
Ranunculus
SweetPea
Tuberose
Tulip
Viburnum
Waxflower
summerAgapanthus
Amaranthus
Astilbe
Cosmos
Dahlia
Daisy
Delphinium
GardenRose
Gladiolus
Lady’sMantle
Larkspur
NerineLily(limited)
Scabiosa
Snapdragon
Tuberose
Violet
Zinnia
fallAutumnLeaves
Chrysanthemum
Dahlia
Heather
NerineLily
Ranunculus
SeasonalBerries
Sunflower
Tuberose
winterAmaryllis
Anemone
Evergreen
Heather
Muscari
NerineLily
Poinsettia
Ranunculus
Tulips
Waxflower
125
the
mea
ning
offl
ower
s
Agapanthussecretlove
Alstroemeriadevotion,prosperity
Amaranthusimmortality,unfadinglove
Amaryllispride,beauty
Anemoneexpectation
Anthuriumthinkofme
Asterinnocence,purity
Bells of Irelandgoodluck
Bupleurumesteem
Calla Lilymajesticbeauty
Carnationred-pourmyheartoutpink-I’llneverforgetyouwhite-sweetandlovely
Chrysanthemumyouareawonderfulfriend
Craspediagoodhealth
Cypripedium (Lady Slipper) Orchidcapriciousbeauty
Daffodilregard
Dahliaelegance,dignity
Daisyinnocence
Delphinium belladonnabig-hearted,airy,fun
Eryngiumindependence
Freesiainnocence,thoughtfulness,spirited
Forsythiaanticipation
Gardeniasecretlove
Gladiolussincerity
Gloriosa Lilygloriousbeauty
Heathergoodluck,admiration
Hibiscusrarebeauty
Hyacinthloveliness
Hydrangeathankyouforunderstanding
Hypericumanimosity
Iriscommunication,faith,hope
Larkspurfickleness
Lilachumility,confidence
Lily-of-the-Valleyincreasedhappiness
Lilypurity
Lotus Podmystery,truth
Matsumoto Asterwatchfuleye,loveofvariety
Orchidmagnificence,love,beauty
Peonybashfulness
Queen Anne’s Lacefantasy
Ranunculusradiantcharm
Rosesred-loveyellow-friendshippink-younglove,romancewhite-pure,innocence
Snapdragonpresumption
Solidagoencouragement
Staticelastingbeauty
Stockbondsofaffection
Sunflowerpower,devotion,adoration
Sweet Pearememberme,shyness,blissfulpleasure
Tracheliumneglectedbeauty
Tuberosepleasure
Tulipfame
Viburnumbound
Violetfaithfuldevotion
Waxflowerriches
Zinnia thoughtfulrecollections
the meaning of flowers
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t
There are so many creative ways to
incorporate the beauty of fl owers into your
wedding and the events surrounding the
big day. From the events leading up to
the wedding – bridal showers, rehearsal
dinners, and greeting those out of town
guests, to those special touches during
your ceremony and reception, let us show
you how incorporating fl owers will bring
out your signature style and personality!
wedding celebrations
BridalShowercenterpieces
BachelorettePartyarrangements
RehearsalDinnerarrangements
Welcome/Thankyou
arrangements–OutofTown/
SpecialGuests
GiftfromtheGroomtotheBride
wedding party
THE L ADIES
Bridalbouquet
Bride’stossbouquet
Bride’sheadpiece
Bridalshoedécor
Maid-of--honor
bouquet/pomander
Bridesmaids’
bouquets/pomanders
Maid-of-honor&
Bridesmaids’flowerstowear
Flowergirlheadpiece&basket
Mother’scorsage/clutch/posy
Grandmother’scorsage/clutch
Godmother’scorsage/clutch
Otherspecialguests’corsages
THE GENTLEMEN
Groom’sboutonniere/
pocketsquare
Bestman’sboutonniere
Groomsmen’sboutonnieres
Ringbearer’sboutonniere/
pillowdecoration
Father’sboutonniere
Grandfather’sboutonniere
Godfather’sboutonniere
Ushers’boutonniere
Otherspecialguests’
boutonniere
ceremony
Aislerunner
Pewdecorations
Chairdecorations
Altararrangements
WeddingArch/Huppah
UnityCandleandholders
Churchdoor/windowdécor
Entryway/foyerarrangements
Kneelingbench
Other
reception
Entryway/foyerarrangements
Guestbookarrangements
Placecardtablearrangements
Bar/punchbowldecorations
Cocktailtabledecorations
Appetizertraydécor
Dining-tablecenterpieces
Place-settingdecorations
BrideandGroom’s
chairdecorations
BrideandGroom’s
sweethearttabledecorations
Buffet-tablearrangements
Bandstanddecorations
Gifttabledecorations
Weddingcake,caketable,
cakecutterdecorations
Cordialtabledecorations
Powder-roomarrangements
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africa:Bridesandgroomsexchangekolanuts,whichsymbolizetheircommit-mentduringhardtimes.
china:Love,joyandprosperityaresigni-fiedbytheuseofred.Rediseverywhere,fromthebridalgowntoinvitations,giftenvelopesanddecorationsforthebrideandgroom’sguests.Inaddition,beingmarriedonthehalf-hoursymbolizesthatthenewly-marriedcouplebegintheirnewlivesonan‘upswing’astheclockhandsmoveup,ratherthandown.
france:Thecoupledrinksthereceptiontoastfromanengravedtwo-handledcup–thecoupe de marriage.
germany:Germanbridestraditionallycarrysaltandbreadontheirweddingday,tosymbolizegoodluckandwealth;groomscarrysomegrain.Bothbrideandgroomholdcandlestrimmedwithflowersandribbons.
greece:Thegroom’sgodfather(butitcanbeanyclosemalerelativeorfriend),hasacrucialroleinaGreekwedding:heactslikeasponsorandinstigatestheactionsoftheceremony.Forexample,heplacescrownsonthecouples'heads;thecrownsareusuallywhiteorgoldormadeoforangeblossomsortwigsandvinewrappedinsilverandgoldpaper.Theyareattachedbyaribbon,andtheyareswitchedonthebride’sandgroom'sheadsthreetimes.Thecrownssymbolizethatthemarriageisnoble,andthatthecoupleisbeginninganewfamily--adynasty--together.
hawaii:Couplesexchangeleisandsealtheirunionbyrubbingnoses.
india:InIndia,sweets(symbolizingasweetlife),eggs(forfertility),andmoney(forprosperity)areimportantelementsofatraditionalweddingceremony.Bridesandtheirattendantshavetheirhandsandfeetpaintedwithhennathedaybeforethewedding.
ireland:Whenmarried,aCladdaghringismovedfromtherighthandtothelefthandwiththecrownfacingoutward.
italy:Candiedalmondsaregivenatweddingreceptionstorepresentboththesweetandbitteraspectsoflife…atangiblereminderof“forbetterorworse.”Anothertraditionisthereleaseofapairofwhitedovesaftertheceremo-nybythebrideandgroomtosymbolizethecouple'sloveandhappiness.
japan:Families(ratherthanjustthecouple)faceeachotherwhilethebrideandgroomexchangevows.
korea:Ducksorgeesemaybeincor-poratedintotheweddingceremony.Bothducksandgeesemateforlifeandrepresentfaithfulness.
mexico:Duringthemarriagevows,awhiteribbonorrosary,calleda“lasso”,issymbolicallywrappedaroundthenecksofthecouple,whichrepresentstheirjoining.
philippines:Sponsorspinthebride’sveiltothegroom’sshouldertorepresenttheirunion.
poland:Polishbridesusuallywearalushwreathoffreshflowersandrosemaryintheirhair.
spain:Bridescarryorangeblossomstorepresenthappinessandfulfillment.
united states:Somethingold,some-thingnew,somethingborrowed,andsomethingblue.Anddon’tforgettoputasixpenceinhershoe.Ahandkerchief,broochorlocketwithapictureofthebride’sparentorgrandparentsmayalsobecarriedbythebridetoaccompanyherwhileshewalksdowntheaisle.
did you know?Inancienttimes,brideswereliterallycarriedtotheirweddingstoprotectthemfromevilspiritsbelievedtobelurkingintheground.Whiteaislerunnersofferedbridespurepathwaystotheirweddingceremonies.Thesedays,runnersarenotmandatory,buttheyaresophisticatedandbeautiful.Andmanyarecreatedincolorsotherthanwhite.Theuseofcustom-designaislerunnerswithyourmonogramorweddinglogohasbecomeincreasinglypopular(visitwww.originalrunners.com).Orcreateatrulyromanticmoodwithascrollorcarpetofrosepetals(seepage39)andwalkdowntheaisleinstyle!
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hawaii:Couplesexchangeleisandseal
global wedding traditions
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