Having your bridal bouquet or posey made out of real flowers isn’t the only choice when deciding on what to hold in your hands as you walk down the aisle. Sentimental family heirlooms or traditional cultural customs will bring powerful symbolism and meaning to your wedding day ceremony. A family bible that has been passed [...]

Here are some facts about the 1500s Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May, and they still smelled pretty good by June. However, since they were starting to smell, brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet [...]

Adding flowers and fashion accessories to compliment your wedding dress or outfit will always add a special touch to your complete look. As a modern mature bride the choices are amazing! Flowers are always traditional to carry in some form. We recommend a beautiful and unique idea from a vender in Pennsylvannia. The bouquets are specially dried [...]

Dating…what an amazing experience in retrospect. How much I learned about myself, men and who I didn’t want to spend my life with! That was worth all the knowledge in the world! It was work beyond what I did to make a living, and occasionally there where better times than others! I called it research [...]

Another idea to carry on a wedding tradition for your wedding bouquet is to attach a family brooch to the side of the bouquet. This can be done in addition to the lace from your Mom! Hugs, Elizabeth & Marsha www.marryinglaterinlife.com http://marryingnow.com

Another creative thought from a florist. To carry on old and new traditions for a wedding, try wrapping your wedding bouquet with lace from your Mother’s wedding gown! What a tribute to your parents wedding as well. Hugs, Elizabeth & Marsha www.marryinglaterinlife http://marryingnow.com

Marrying Later in Life Ladies: Did you know that the herb dill was used for protection according to folklore? Also as a relief for stressful situations. So, add some dill sprays to your bouquet and flower arrangements to calm your wedding day jitters. Hugs, Elizabeth & Marsha www.marryinglaterinlife.com Posted via email from mll’s posterous

Jan Lewis, our floral expert from Jan Lewis Designs, suggests a simple and elegant bouquet when you walk down the aisle. One or three roses, calla lilies, collections of wildflowers, dendrobium orchids or  a small bouquet of your favorite flower, tied with a ribbon or sash will add the perfect touch.  Another favorite is presenting [...]

As any bride will know or find out, floral centerpieces can be the most costly element of your wedding expenses. All flowers are beautiful, but not always necessary if you are on a budget or doing a different kind of celebration which has a central style or theme. For instance, several of our bloggers were [...]

So you have finally met Mr. Wonderful and are planning to tie the knot again. As a Modern Mature Bride, this time you can do it your way and in your own unique style!  Whether it be a simple, fancy, elegant, chic or contemporary affair…just have fun with it. When choosing your floral arrangements many decisions might [...]