The wedding bouquet is a symbol of beauty, a floral arrangement that brides traditionally carry as they walk down the aisle in the wedding ceremony. The flowers in the bridesmaids’ bouquets and corsages worn by the rest of the wedding party typically coordinate with the bride’s bouquet.
The flowers in a wedding bouquet are often chosen to match the color scheme and theme of the wedding and may convey a specific sentiment as well. For example, white roses are believed by some to symbolize loyalty and purity, while pink peonies are thought to symbolize happiness and romance.
During the reception, some brides also take part in the tradition of tossing the wedding bouquet over their shoulder. According to tradition, whoever catches it is said to be the next one to get married.