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The Language of Flowers

Herbs and flowers have been used in wedding bouquets as far back as the Middle Ages.  Along with fragrance, the symbolism assigned to the various plants was an important part of the marriage ceremony.  Herbal bouquets, often called "tussie mussies", are little nosegays of aromatic herbs and flowers that were extremely popular in Elizabethan England -- for good reason.  It is thought that the tussie mussies were carried in hand to social events back then by proper ladies, to touch to their noses (thus, the name "nosegay") for a fragrant whiff every once in awhile. Tussy Mussy Silver Plated w/ Engraved Tag

This was necessary because the people of those times did not and could not bathe or wash their hair as often as we do today (lacking our modern plumbing) nor did they have such things as deodorant.  And so, to enjoy one another's company, the ladies sniffed their nosegays, and gentlemen carried snuff boxes filled with fragrant herbs to be open and sniffed occasionally.  Also during Victorian times, men and women used symbolism called "The Language of Flowers" to declare their love and devotion.  You might consider using touches of various herbs and special greens in your wedding bouquets to create symbolic memories of your own.  And don't forget, if you use live greens, such as ivy, in your bridal bouquet, you can clip a few pieces after the ceremony and root them in water, planting them later to keep as a living remembrance of your wonderful day.  Here is a list of some flowers and herbs, each with its historical symbolic meaning:

Flower/Herb Name

Meaning

Roses

Love

Baby's Breath

Gentleness

Boxwood

Strength

Chives

Usefulness

Hyssop

Cleanliness

Ivy

Longevity

Lavender

Devotion

Lamb's Ear

Surprise

Lady's Mantle

Comfort

Marjoram

Joy and Happiness

Myrtle

Love

Olive

Safe Travel

Pine

Humility

Rosemary

Remembrance

Thyme

Strength and Courage

Verbena

Delicacy

Wheat

Riches

Yarrow

Health

To purchase Tussy Mussies from a wonderful selection for your bridal party, visit www.weddingdepot.com/catalog. 

A wedding officiant may also be referred to as a:   celebrant, clergy, officiator, officiate, official, pastor, preacher, wedding minister, minister, magistrate, justice of the peace, JP, priest, judge, facilitator, counselor and rabbi.  Rev. Elaine Radloff is a Michigan wedding officiant, MI wedding officiant, (a non-denominational minister) who can officiate your ceremony if you are getting married in Michigan, are having a wedding in Michigan, are having a MI wedding or are wanting to get married in Michigan.  Rev. Elaine will write and perform a wedding ceremony (marriage ceremony) or vows renewal (vow renewals) ceremony with as much of your input as you would like.  Elaine performs indoor weddings and outdoor weddings in Michigan.  Printed ceremony programs are also available. A sample wedding ceremony is included in a packet mailed to you.  Also please remember that getting married online, getting married on the web, or getting married on the Internet, is not legal.  Rev. Elaine Radloff will marry you in person and sign your marriage license so it is a legal marriage, a legal wedding.
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