So that’s why brides carry a bouquet!
This morning during our church service my husband and I were amazed to find out a juicy tidbit from history that I never knew. I was even more fascinated about it because it was wedding related. Our Pastor said that back in the Middle Ages people took their one bath of the year about April, when the weather was starting to warm up. Marriages traditionally took place in June and, by that time, people were starting to smell a bit ripe. Therefore the bride would carry flowers to help cover the offensive odor. I am not sure how true this is but it is an interesting theory!
It has also been said that brides in the Greek and Roman eras included the use of herbs or flowers, often worn as garlands to bring good luck or ward off bad luck. It wasn’t until the mid-19th century that bouquets as we know them came into fashion.
So, would I suggest putting garlic and herbs in your bouquet….no! Would I suggest taking a bath every day instead of once a year…YES!
History has it’s place but please do not repeat it before your big day!
April 17th, 2010 at 9:45 am
I have heard these theories as well and when mixed with some great History Channel content it seems quite true. I’ve actually had a few very well educated brides and mothers who have given me good info on why a veil is worn, the history of “not seeing each other before the ceremony”, and of course the more logical reason a bride cuts the cake first with her husband and throws the bouquet. I was actually going to start a series on these topics for our resources pages as well.
Long story short, thanks for sharing!
Dan Terpstra
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