Lord Thompson Manor on Wedding Day Flowers
At the Lord Thompson Manor, we pride ourselves for our attention to all the thousands of little details that coalesce into impeccable weddings. One of our absolute favorite details is flowers. We can either work with a bride on her choice of arrangements or recommend an expert, but either way, beautiful flowers adorn our venue every weekend.
There are more factors that go into flower choice than many people realize. Color and fragrance are obviously important elements of a bloom’s decorative qualities, but a flower can also contribute a certain texture and symbolic meaning to an arrangement. In the Victorian Era and before, people crafted an entire subtle language of flowers, sending romantic messages to one another through bouquets.
That practice is outdated (and perhaps a little silly in the context of our modern times), but remnants of symbolic meaning can imbue a beautiful bouquet with a little extra love. Here are a four of the most popular flowers the Lord Thompson Manor sees at its weddings, and what they mean.
1. Rose. Roses come in a myriad of colors, but they always symbolize a connection between people. Red, white, pink and yellow roses signify the same concepts as wedding ceremonies themselves: love, unity, adoration, friendship, trust and faith.
2. Tulip. The tulip represents beauty, both literally and metaphysically. There are many colors, but wedding arrangements frequently include white, yellow or red tulips, which suggest honesty, hope and devotion.
3. Lily. Numerous species of lilies exist, and every one of them is elegant. Bridal bouquets and wedding arrangements often include white calla lilies, which typify beauty. White, yellow and tiger lilies also appear at the Lord Thompson Manor’s weddings with frequency, and they represent purity, profound happiness and success.
4. Hydrangea. Hydrangeas generally come in whites, greens, pinks, or bold blues and purples. They express appreciation and thankfulness, which our brides often find appropriate—hydrangeas can thank the bride and groom for their love and/or the guests for attending the wedding.
June 12 2010 | Lord Thompson Manor Wedding Flowers | Comments Off