Photo (above, from left to right): Flowers: Bloemen Thalia - Photographer: WAILD / Videographer: Fris Wedding Films / Flowers: Tilia Floral Atelier - Photographer: Studio Marielle
Traditions
The tradition of throwing a bouquet of flowers is an age-old one, originating in France and England. Originally, it was customary to tear pieces out of the bride's dress to obtain one's own piece of happiness. To avoid this, the bride had to create a distraction by throwing the bridal bouquet backwards so that she could run away and escape her assailants.
Today, throwing the wedding bouquet is mainly a thing for single women. The woman who catches the bridal bouquet is next in line to get married. Many weddings thus have a very fun moment where bride and girlfriends indulge in less elegant behaviour for a while. But more and more brides are choosing to break with this tradition and take up bouquet throwing in a new and original way. Maybe something for you too?
Bouquet dance off
Let your married guests group together on the dance floor to form couples. The DJ or master of ceremonies will call a few couples off the dance floor each time based on the number of years married. Logically, the newly married couple leaves the dance floor first. Thus, the game continues until there is only one couple left on the floor, usually someone's grandparents, who then receive the bridal bouquet.
Break away bouquet
Get a second bridal bouquet secretly made with a twist. You can divide the bridal bouquet into smaller pieces for a real surprise throw. To make it even more fun, you can staple future spells to it. Make the sayings each tell something about travel, children or love. If necessary, stick a few funny ones in between for extra fun.
Synchronised dance ladies only
Come together on the dance floor to perform a synchronised dance, incorporating the throwing of the bridal bouquet. Choose one of your favourite power songs and go completely wild on the dance floor.
Commemorate a loved one
If you have someone who is no longer alive with you but you would have loved to be there, you can take a moment to remember that person and dedicate the bridal bouquet to him or her. Leave a vase on your table during the reception to place your bouquet next to a photo or favourite quote from the person.
One by one
Organise a ceremony to hand out each flower of your bouquet to your girlfriends. Take your bridesmaids aside or hand out the flowers in front of all your guests. Tell your bridesmaids or best friends and family your favourite memories you experienced together or why you appreciate them so much. At the end, thank them for coming and let the flowers be a token of gratitude.
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