The role of wedding flowers among the peoples of the world.
After the marriage of Kate Middleton and Prince William, brides from different nationalities and corners of the world tried to repeat the wedding of the current duchess whose last element was a small but very elegant bouquet. To create this bouquet, both the language of the flowers and the centuries-old traditions of the British monarchy have been taken into account.
The bouquet consisted of hyacinths, ivy, myrtle, lily of the valley, and Turkish carnations. Carnations mean courage and nobility. The hyacinths promise consistency in love, and ivy is responsible for marital loyalty. The Mitra protects the strong marriage and well-being of young people. But the main role is given to the the lilies of the valley - flowers of royal bouquets embodying pure love and innocent happiness. From the lily of the valley, the gums and bouquets of her bridesmaids and girlfriends were also made.
Interestingly, none of them had the chance to catch the bride's bouquet, although this custom comes from England. With giving a bouquet of unmarried girl, the bride protected herself and her husband from the possible evil eye. The young lady who picks up the bouquet gets hope for a quick marriage. But the bride of the royal family is obliged to give her flowers to her homeland, so Kate puts her lovely bouquet on the slabs of the unknown soldier's grave at the Westminster Abbey.
Despite the bride's title, the bouquet features modesty and naturalness that reflects local traditions that do not involve luscious celebrations even on such an important occasion.
And what is the role of flowers during wedding celebrations among other peoples? Maybe you will like some of the colorful ceremonies and it will be interesting information for you!
In Germany he is holding the church marriage. In the church, the bridegroom walks slowly to the altar and slowly spreads through flower baskets, which are usually carried by young children. Floral fragrances aim to attract the goddess of fertility, which will donate to a new family of children.
On their wedding day, the young ones must plant a rose bush.
One of the funny customs is to have the bride be "kidnapped" by the groom's friends - most often in the neighborhood pub. The bridegroom has to hurry to find and release her beloved, because she must then pay the account of the "kidnappers".
Before the Swedish wedding, the mother of the bride gives her daughter a gold coin that she puts on her right shoe while her father gives her a silver coin for the left shoe. This symbolizes a rich future.
Italians and Spaniards choose orange flowers for wedding decoration. They think this is good luck. Sunflowers are very popular as symbols of everything bright and cheerful. By the way, among the Mediterranean peoples who are so temperamental, there is still the custom of performing serenades under the windows of beautiful ladies. The color thrown by the young lady from the window is a sign that the young man can rely on reciprocity.
Wondering in many Slavic peoples (Slovakia, Ukraine, etc.) has been decorated with red poppy flowers in the past while the brides used raspberries, wildflowers and herbs. Such a bouquet was thought to eliminate future "diseases" and relationship problems.
In Japan, brides are changed several times during the day for each ritual. There is also a tradition of ritual drinking nine cups during the wedding ceremony.
In ancient China, the main color of the wedding is red. And the bouquets are also made in red.
In Thailand and Bali, flowers are the most important symbol of the wedding ceremony. Bouquets, arrangements and wreaths are everywhere. The gods who are abundant here are offered special colorful decorations. Not only the bride and groom, but also the guests are richly colored clothing.
But the most colorful sight in the world may be the wedding ritual of the peoples of India. The number of flowers and the decoration of the wedding is impossible to measure! Flowers and colorful garlands decorate everything and everyone. The decoration of flowers for the Hindu is a very expensive component of the wedding ceremony. The aroma of flowers is loved by the gods who, with the help of the plants, will hear the demands of the mortals more quickly. The most interesting thing is that Indian grooms, as a rule, meet for the first time at the celebration itself, and in most cases it is virtually impossible to divorce. This is a mystery for many peoples where they marry in love and where the rate of separation is just catastrophic.
Whatever the flower-related customs, the most important thing is that there is no wedding in the world that can without them! In all countries, without exception, the bride holds a bouquet in her hands as a symbol of her beauty, tenderness and innocence. And it is customary for all guests to give bouquets and compositions, expressing the joy of this event and sharing the solemn moment with the newlyweds.
For the wedding customs in Bulgaria, which have been undergoing a lot of changes lately, follow our next articles.
