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 Lily of the Valley Stars in Royal Bridal Bouquet
by Jenny Scala on April 29, 2011 at 1:49 pm www.about flowers.com
Royal Wedding of William and Catherine Duke & Duchess of Cambridge.
Photo Courtesy: Defence Images'
Lily of the Valley played a prominent role in the Royal Wedding, especially for Kate’s bridal bouquet and the hairpiece worn by Pippa, the maid of honor and sister of the bride.
Featuring broad, spear-like foliage and fragrant little white bell-shaped flowers, the Lily of the Valley symbolizes a return of happiness, purity of heart, sweetness, humility, happiness and love’s good fortune.
With such a lovely meaning, it is no surprise Lily of the Valley is a highly desirable flower for weddings.
The Lily of the Valley is a seasonal spring flower and can be one of the more expensive wedding flowers. It is also a delicate flower sensitive to heat, another consideration if planning an outdoor summer wedding.
For brides considering a similar look to the royal bouquet but find Lily of the Valley is not in season, there are plenty of beautiful white flowers that can help you achieve a similar style.
Among them with their meanings:
There are endless possibilities and your florist can help you recreate the style and elegant feel of the royal bouquet. Or do it yourself with your crafty bridesmaids and family members at California Flower Mall - wholesale flower vendors here know how to stretch a buck and make it look like you spent so much more. Just ask them — they are the experts!
What did you think of the Kate’s bouquet and wedding décor? What are your favorite white flowers? My favorites are gardenias and calla lilies!
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Tags : Bouquet, bridal bouquet, lily of the valley, royal wedding, wedding flowers, wedding planning
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