The Youngest Wedding Party Attendant

Your wedding party- the people you want standing next to you on your very special day. From bridesmaids to groomsmen, but last but certainly not least, your flower girl. The flower girl, a long lasting tradition that was started centuries ago and has remained a part of today’s weddings. Although the traditions of flower girl’s have changed drastically over the last couple of centuries, some of the symbolism has remained true.

In Ancient Rome, flower girls carried bundles of wheat that symbolized fertility and prosperity for the bride, the flower girl’s accessories then transitioned to garlic in order to ward off evil spirits from entering the newlywed’s lives. Then eventually, the flower girl baskets full of petals became the norm. Over the years, the basket full of petals has morphed into kissing balls, unique signs, flower garlands, bouquets, and in some cases, even given flower girls a new responsibility of walking the couple’s furry friend down the aisle.

With all the changes to the flower girl’s accessories, one thing has remained the same. This one thing is the close connection and symbolism of the child’s relationship with the soon to be newlyweds. Often times, it is a way to incorporate even the smallest of family members or close family friends into your special day.  

Photography by Rick Dean Photography LLC

 

Bridal Bouquets

No matter the size of your wedding, one thing is for sure…you will be carrying a beautiful bridal bouquet. For many brides, this is one major detail that you think about for months and months. Not only will your bouquet be a centerpiece for all your portraits and most of your wedding day photos, but a memento to preserve and save for many years to come.

For many brides, picking out the perfect bridal bouquet can be a quite daunting task, especially with so many flower and style options. Below, you will find a breakdown of our favorite styles and colors from the past few seasons.

First, we start with the most popular, modern twist on bridal bouquets, the posy bouquet. The most common posy style bouquets are round and small with tightly arranged roses. These are the bouquets most often seen with a beautiful ribbon wrapped around the stems in order to incorporate the bride’s wedding colors. For brides looking for a more traditional bouquet, perhaps the cascading bouquet would suit the best. This bouquet was created to flow across the brides hands and down towards the bottom of her gown. The cascading of the bouquet is often created by the incorporation of beautiful leafy greenery. Whatever type of bouquet you choose, always keep in mind the time of year as well as the type of dress you are wearing. You would not want to have to pay triple for a bridal bouquet simply because the flowers had to be flown in from across the globe, nor do you want your bouquet to overshadow the detailing of your gown.

Photography by Rick Dean Photography LLC