The bridal bouquet originally symbolised a maid in bloom.

Now the flowers in the bouquet are chosen to enhance the bride’s dress and other flowers in the wedding venue are usually chosen to complement them.

Many couples find that the flowers and the fragrance  used in the bouquet bring back memories of their happy day.

Throwing the Bouquet

This is thought to have originated in America and the custom has spread to the UK. The bride throws the bouquet over her shoulder, to be caught by a single female friend and it would mean that she would be the next one to marry. Equally, the groom could throw his buttonhole over his shoulder towards his single male friends, and the same could apply.

This is a way of spreading the good fortune and joy of the happy couple to their friends.