Revision as of 18:11, 28 April 2006
Overview
There are several rose/flower ceremonies. They involve the bride, groom, and sometimes other family members giving flowers, usually roses, to one another. The unity candle ceremony and sand ceremony are similar to the rose ceremony and be either be performed alone or with the rose ceremony.
History
The rose ceremony is believed to originated in the Roman Empire, especially within Rome itself. Flowers, symbolizing rebirth, love, beauty and fertility, have always been an essential part of the wedding ceremonies. It continued to be a popular aspect of the wedding in Europe and is becoming more and more popular in the United States, especially with more secular wedding ceremonies.
Modern Ceremonies
A modern-day rose/flower ceremony is comprised of the declaration of symbolism and the exchange of flowers.
Setting up for a ceremony
Depending on how the flower exchange will take place, you may need to give flowers to various participants before the ceremony. However, some ceremonies that only involve the bride and groom may have the flowers given to them during the ceremony in the following ways:
- taken from the Maid/Matron of Honor & the Best Man
- taken from the altar or ceremony area
- taken from a floral decoration
- taken from a special table set aside for the purpose
- taken from the ring bearer pillow
- taken from the flower girl
- taken from the mothers of the bride & groom
- taken from the officiant
- taken from the bride's bouquet
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