In folklore, cornflowers symbolized the love between a young man and woman. Worn by the man, the cornflower predicted whether his love was returned or not by how quickly it faded. Too fast: so sorry, her heart lies elsewhere. Another common name for the cornflower is "Bachelor's Button" referring to the long lasting quality of the flower when cut. Bachelors would sport the cornflower in their buttonholes when calling on their lady loves. For our wedding, the cornflower was used throughout to honor my grandmother, who could not be present. She is originally from Estonia, which boasts the cornflower as its national flower.
Interested in using cornflowers in your wedding arrangements? Here's the details from GardenGuides.com: Annual bachelor’s buttons and basket-flowers begin to bloom in late spring and continue through summer. *Winter brides, fear not! Cornflowers dry incredibly well, retaining most of their vibrant colors! The dried flowers are also a great option for 'throw confetti' if you want to stay organic and bird friendly. Plus the vibrant blue pops in photos when showering down!
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