The history of romance identified with flowers has a rich heritage in bridal flowers.History records the use of flowers to celebrate romantic occasions as early as the 16th century. Flowers have been a messenger of love and romance since the beginning of time.The romantic implications of flowers became popular during the 1800's in the Victoriarian era.A courtship was often started by sending a flower nosegay or tussle-mussie. Lovers selected blossom discreetly to convey a proper romantic message.Courtships flourished through sending nosegays that expressed progressive messages of love.
The romantic and sentimental meaning of certain flowers became the essential consideration in selecting blossoms to be used in a Victorian nosegay.Specific colors conveyed explicit romantic messages.Romantics selected flowers only for the meaning associated with them. Luxurious reds, blues, and purple, favored colors in the Victorian era, conveyed love and passion. Red roses , for example , expressed ardent love.White symbolized innocence and purity. Lighter colors values expressed sincerity and fidelity. Eact variety of flowers had an expressed meaning , and people selected flowers to articulate a message of romance.
During the early 1900's, wedding bouquets with numerous ribbon streamers, called "shower bouquets" were very popular. The Art Nouveau movement from 1890 to 1910 with its main theme of curvilinear and graceful, natural patterns was sometimes reflected in wedding bouquets, overflowing with flowers and asparagus fern still remained popular with brides.
World War I, the Are Deco movement, and changes in economy and society brought about changes in wedding flower styles. Although the large shower bouquet remained a favorite, smaller , tighter, and more streamlined linear and geometric designs became popular as well. The round bouquets that were once known as Aussie-mussies during the Victorian era became fashionable again but were renamed "colonials" and colonial bouquets. Novelty or speciality bouquets, such as hat and arm basket bouquets, prayer book and Bible bouquets, and muff and corsage bouquets were creative floral options presented by florists to brides.
After World War II, wedding flowers became more of a fashion statement than an expression of romance. With the emergence of floral design schools and the "professional art " approach to design, instructors, students, and floral designers emphasized "artistic styling" of wedding party flowers.The various styles of bouquets became the focal point of bridal work. Designers placed less importance on the romance and symbolism of flowers and paid more attention to the mechanical construction of the bouquets.
Although wedding styles have changed and evolved over the years, flowers have remained an important part of the romance and celebration.
The proffessional florist must keep up with fashion and styles changes in order to compete in the eroding flowers market. Successful florists attract wedding customers through promotion, advertising, and not at least important, word-of-mouth. Professional, friendly, and knowledgeble consultants and talented floral designers have the power to transform the bride's wishes into the wedding of her dreams.
6 Star Florist and Gifts Corina want. to congratulate and welcome all couple for whom flowers represents the best joy on their special day. We are looking forward to. meet you in peerson. and create the most amazing wedding you ever seen.
Congratulations. for your new step of the big journey!
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