June Brides and Flowers

This weekend begins the month of June - the traditional wedding month..the time for "June Brides!"

June is also a month when we think of the abundance of flowers. In a wedding ceremony, flowers can play a part in highlighting the traditions and wishes of the couple.

The bride may select specific flowers for her bouquet that have symbolic meaning. For example, she may choose the favorite flower of her deceased grandmother as a way to remember her, or her bouquet may be composed of the same kind of flowers that her mother carried at her wedding.

The exchange or presentation of flowers during the ceremony can be quite meaningful. Here are some for including flowers in your wedding ceremony:

• The bride and groom may exchange roses as symbolic of their first gift to each other as a married couple.


• The guests may be given single flowers when they arrive, and during the ceremony they can each place their flower in a keepsake vase to create a bouquet of flowers...symbolizing their collective good wishes for the couple.


• The bride and groom may present roses to their parents in appreciation for all they have done and for being role models of married life.