Do you ever wonder why a Bride carries a bouquet when she walks down the aisle? This tradition began back in the 15th century when personal hygiene was not at the top of people's priority list. Often people would go up to a year without bathing, resulting in what can only be imagined as the worst smell ever. So, when someone was getting married, they would have their yearly bath in May, be married shortly there after and use the flowers to mask the odor.
Rumor has it that another reason the Bride carried a bouquet was to ward off evil spirits by incorporating pungent herbs and spices into the bouquet! Luckily, we don't live in the 15th century, and we now carry bouquets down the aisle just because they're pretty. Of course, we could still incorporate some herbs and spices into the bouquet, just in case you need to appease that crazy superstitious relative! Contact us today to find out more.
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