expressions of flowers - weddings

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*

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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

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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


10


BW10-21place card table


BW10-32boutonniere

emerald

white

11

wh

ite

BW11-11centerpiece*



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


14

BW14-11

bridal bouquet

BW14-21

centerpiece*


style

black

white

15

wh

ite

BW15-11

boutonniere

BW15-12

wrist corsage

BW15-21

bridesmaidscepter

BW15-31

napkin decoration

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BW16-21centerpiece*


green

cream

white

17

whi

te


BW17-21corsage

BW17-22boutonniere


18

BW18-11white cake fl owers

hot pink

pink

19

pink

BW19-12boutonniere


20

BW20-21clutch corsage

unforgettable

BW20-11centerpiece*


hot pink

pink

21

pink

BW21-11boutonniere

BW21-21pew decoration

BW21-31bridesmaid

bouquet

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BW22-32boutonniere

BW22-31corsage

hot pink

white

pink

23

pink


BW23-21centerpiece*


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kiwi

cream

pink

hot pink

25

pink

BW25-11shoulder corsage

BW25-21wedding floral arch

BW25-41boutonniere

BW25-31centerpiece*


26


BW26-21breakawaycenterpiece*

BW26-23

BW26-22


brown

pink

27

pink


BW27-21corsage

BW27-22boutonniere

BW27-31bridesmaid

bouquet

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BW28-21ring bearerpillow

BW28-31nosegay

BW28-32boutonniere

tangerine

fuchsia

29

pink

BW29-11bridesmaid purse bouquet

BW29-21centerpiece*

love


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BW30-41 corsage

BW30-42 boutonniere


chartreuse

brown

burgundy

hot pink

pink

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pink

BW31-11centerpiece

32

BW32-21boutonniere

BW32-22corsage

beautyBW32-11bridal bouquet

black

red

hot pink

pink

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pink


BW33-21centerpiece*


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BW34-11bridal pomander bouquet

BW34-21square decorative fl oral wreath

BW34-31corsage BW34-32

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celery

raspberry

pink

35

colo

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BW35-11

arrangement name

5.375 x 6.5"

BW35-11

arrangement name

4.875 x 6.75"

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pink

BW35-11centerpiece*

BW35-23

BW35-22

BW35-21

bridesmaidpomanderbouquets


BW36-11

arrangement name

11.75 x 9.5"

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BW36-11pink cake fl owers

all red

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red


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BW38-11 centerpiece*



passion


all red

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red

BW39-11aisle decoration

BW39-12chair decoration

BW39-21boutonniere

vitality

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white

red

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red

BW41-11pedestal arrangement BW41-21

corsage

BW41-22boutonniere


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BW42-22boutonniere

BW42-21corsage

energy


kiwi

red

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red


BW43-21centerpiece*


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bubble gum

ruby

45

red

BW45-11bridesmaid

clutch bouquetBW45-21corsage

BW45-22boutonniere

BW45-31place card bud vase

BW45-32napkin

decoration

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BW46-21bridesmaid

bouquet


BW46-32boutonniere

steel

scarlet

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red


BW47-11

BW47-12

BW47-13


48

BW48-21hair accent



BW48-31nosegay

BW48-32pocket square

black

white

red

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red

BW49-11centerpiece*


50

BW50-11red cake flowers

white

toffee

pumpkin

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oran

ge


52

BW52-21corsage

BW52-22boutonniere

warmth


white

toffee

pumpkin

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oran

ge

BW53-11place card tree

BW53-21centerpiece*

*linensbyFabulousEvents;weddingfavorsbyHarryLondon

54

BW54-21wristletcorsage

BW54-22boutonniere


red

yellow

orange

55

oran

ge

BW55-11bridesmaidbouquet

BW55-21centerpiece*

*linensbyFabulousEvents

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BW56-11altar arrangment

BW56-41corsage

BW56-42boutonniere


peach

orange

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oran

ge

BW57-11flower girl

hair accent

BW57-12flower girl posy

BW57-13clamshellring

bearerpillow

BW57-14juniorboutonniere

BW57-21centerpiece*


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BW58-21centerpiece*

BW58-31corsage

BW58-32boutonniere


honeydew

melon

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oran

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BW60-21corsage

BW60-22boutonniere

strength


purple

yellow

orange

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oran

ge

bridesmaidbouquets

BW61-11

BW61-12

BW61-13

BW61-14

BW61-21centerpiece*

BW61-31floral wreath


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BW62-21centerpiece*


kiwi

hotpink

orange

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oran

ge


BW63-21boutonniere

BW63-22corsage

BW63-31pedestalarrangement

64


brightBW64-11bridal bouquet

steel

orange

65

oran

ge

BW65-11centerpiece*

BW65-21centerpiece*

BW65-31wristletcorsage

BW65-32boutonniere


66

BW66-11orange cake fl owers

white

yellow

67

yello

w


BW67-12flower girlbouquet and sash

68

BW68-21corsage

BW68-22boutonniere

sunshine

BW68-11bridesmaid

bouquet

white

yellow

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yello

w

BW69-11breakawayaltar arrangement

BW69-21centerpiece*


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BW70-21punch bowl fl oral wreath

BW70-31fl oral table decoration

allyellow

71

yello

w

BW71-11centerpiece*



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BW72-11bridalbouquet

BW72-21corsage

BW72-22boutonniere

BW72-31place card decoration

joy

green

yellow

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yello

w

BW73-11centerpiece*



74

BW74-21centerpiece*


BW74-31nosegay

BW74-32boutonniere

*linensbyFabulousEvents;weddingfavorsbyKateAspen

green

orange

yellow

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yello

w


breakawayaltar arrangement

BW75-21

BW75-22 BW75-23 BW75-24

BW75-25

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BW76-11yellow cake flowers

BW76-12

submerged orchid vases

BW76-13

white

green

77

gree

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BW77-12boutonniere

78

BW78-11centerpiece*

BW78-12napkindecoration


BW78-31clutch corsage


white

green

79

gree

n

BW79-11appetizer table

decoration

80


BW80-21fl oral arch/huppah

cream

pink

green

81

gree

n


BW81-21centerpiece*


BW81-31corsage

BW81-32boutonniere


82

BW82-11 altar arrangement

BW82-21boutonniere

BW82-22corsage


growth

allgreen

83

gree

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BW83-21

BW83-22BW83-25

BW83-26

BW83-27

BW83-23

BW83-24



84

BW84-21centerpiece*

nature



brown

green

85

gree

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BW85-11boutonniere


86


BW86-21centerpiece*


plum

green

87

gree

n


BW87-21corsage

BW87-22boutonniere


88

BW88-21corsage

BW88-22boutonniere

harmonyBW88-11

bridal bouquet

blue

green

89

gree

n

BW89-11bridesmaid scepter

BW89-21centerpiece*


90

BW90-11green cake fl owers*


all purple

91

purp

le


92

magic

BW92-11

bridesmaidbouquet

BW92-21

boutonniere

BW92-31

corsage

all purple

93

purp

le



94


BW94-21centerpiece*


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


BW97-21centerpiece*


98

BW98-21boutonniere

BW98-22corsage

luxuryBW98-11bridal bouquet

red

purple

99

purp

le

BW99-11centerpiece*

BW99-21bridesmaid

bouquet


100



steel

purple

101

purp

le

BW101-11centerpiece*

BW101-22boutonniere

BW101-21corsage

BW101-31bridesmaid

bouquet


102

BW102-11purple cake fl owers*


steel

blue

103

blue


BW103-12boutonniere

104


tranquility


steel

blue

105

blue

BW105-11 altar arrangement



106


BW106-21 unity candle

BW106-31corsage

BW106-32boutonniere

white

blue

107

blue




loyalty

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brown

blue

109

blue


BW109-21corsage

BW109-22boutonniere



110


BW110-21pedestal

arrangement

BW110-31boutonniere

BW110-32corsage

trustwhite

green

blue

111

blue

BW111-11

BW111-12

BW111-13

centerpiece*

BW111-21bridesmaid

bouquet


112

BW112-11bluecakeflowers

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wed

ding

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brat

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BW113-11bridal shower centerpiece*

BW113-21

BW113-22

BW113-23

cocktail tablearrangement*


114

sweetheart tablecenterpiece andchair decoration*

BW114-11

BW114-13

BW114-12

BW114-14

BW114-21bachelorette partyarrangement

BW114-31fl oral shoe accent


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BW115-11rehearsal dinner

arrangement

BW115-21cocktail tray floral decoration

BW115-41special guest"thank you"arrangement

BW115-31mini heart bridal gift

wed

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cele

brat

ions

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BW116-31corsage

BW116-34boutonniere

BW116-32boutonniere

BW116-33corsage

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*linensbyFabulousEvents:weddingfavorsbyKateAspen

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BW118-11small bridal bouquet

BW118-21large bridalbouquet

wed

ding

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BW119-11small bridesmaidbouquet

BW119-21large bridesmaidbouquet

wed

ding

flow

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mpa

riso

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BW120-11small altar arrangement

BW120-21large altar arrangement

wed

ding

flow

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mpa

riso

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BW121-11small centerpiece*

BW121-21large centerpiece*

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

informationgatheredfromtheKnot.com

hawaii:Couplesexchangeleisandseal

global wedding traditions

128Mary Linda Horn, AIFD Jackie Lacey, AIFD Frank Brice, AIFD

Cory Lonsert, AIFD Ted Bruehl, AIFD Haskell Eargle, AIFD

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ign

team

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