Why is the bride holding flowers?

Who said that the bride must hold flowers? Holding flowers is a tradition of western weddings, but there is no special saying about traditional weddings in China.

It is said that the history of the bride holding flowers can be traced back to the traditional origin of medieval Europe. This custom actually came into being because in the Middle Ages of Europe, there was a time when people didn't have the habit of taking a bath on time. In order to cover up the body odor, many clever brides hold a bunch of flowers in their hands and use them to cover up the unpleasant smell. Later, everyone followed suit and formed a tradition over time.

Ancient westerners believed that strong-smelling spices and herbs could protect people attending weddings from bad luck and diseases. Later, this custom was followed down and gradually gained a lot of meaning. The most popular saying is that unmarried women will find their own happy partner when they receive the bride's bouquet at the wedding, which is similar to the established practice and becomes part of the wedding. Everyone throws flowers instead of taking them home.

At the end of the wedding, the bride will throw her flowers to another woman who is looking forward to happiness. Love and hope are flying between petals. Although it is just a bunch of small flowers, it carries the happy love and happy future of the new couple.

Because of the special occasion of the wedding, each bouquet of flowers also has a specific meaning. Generally, the bride has four or five kinds of flowers, and other flowers can't be replaced casually. These colorful flowers add a warm atmosphere to the newlyweds' marriage and their rich meanings. I wish the newlyweds a hundred years of harmony and a long life together.