The
carrying of flowers by the bride has its roots in ancient times when it was
believed that strong smelling herbs and spices would ward off and drive away
evil spirits, bad luck and ill health. Garlic and chives were also popular for
the same reason. During Roman times, this tradition was extended, with the bride
and groom wearing floral garlands signifying new life and hope for fertility.
The bouquet in particular symbolised a women in bloom. During Victorian times,
flowers took on an additional significance as lovers would send messages to
each other using different flowers, with each flower having its own meaning.
These associations were soon adopted for the bride's bouquet and are still used
today by many brides.
Flowers take on magical powers— when
thrown by a bride.
AMELIA
Flower Boutique: 804-561-5683
Hillsman-Hix Florist: 804-561-2521
Rockcastle Florist: 800-752-7130
BRUNSWICK
Bob Martin's Too: 804-848-2871
Jane's Florist: 804-848-4386
Sally & Sonny's Florist: 804-848-2085
CHARLOTTE
Ruth's Flower Shop: 804-736-9782
Keysville Flower Shop: 804-736-8710
GREENSVILLE
Bow-K Florist: 804-634-2550
Cooke's Florist: 804-634-2727
Monte's Flower & Gift Shop: 804-634-5634
TAK Designs: 804-634-3750
LUNENBURG
Corner Creations:434-676-8024
Carriage House Collectibles:804-676-3560
Whitlow's Flower & Gifts: 804-696-2383
NOTTOWAY
Crewe Florist: 804-645-9456
Flowers & Foliage: 804-292-5967
Greenhouse Florist:434-645-8027
MECKLENBURG
Archie McLellan Florist: 804-447-3985
Martin's Flowers: 804-447-8484
Gavin's House of Flowers: 804-447-3746
Coles Corner: 804-447-3900
PRINCE
EDWARD
Cater's Flower Shop: 804-392-3151
Rochette's Florist: 804-392-4154
DINWIDDIE
The Cottage Florist: 804-265-7181
