Grace Kelly, Kate Middleton and Elizabeth Hurley (to name a few) each carried Lily of the Valley bouquets. While there are many legends surrounding these delicate yet invasive flowers, (most of which are religious in orientation and controversial) I'm personally drawn to the nightingale's story. From Botanical.com: "legend says that the fragrance of the Lily-of-the-Valley draws the nightingale from hedge and bush, and leads him to choose his mate in the recesses of the glade." Ahh, how nice? The lily of the valley is also the national flower of both the former Yugoslavia and Finland.
From my understanding, the lily of the valley, once cut, requires delicate care and handling. IMO, they're completely worth it. I think they're simple and striking. The little wedding bell look-a-likes just scream classic! Most brides choose to use them as filler in their bouquets but I think they stand alone beautifully as well. Simple, classic, feminine. And seriously, if they're good enough for Grace and Kate...
From my understanding, the lily of the valley, once cut, requires delicate care and handling. IMO, they're completely worth it. I think they're simple and striking. The little wedding bell look-a-likes just scream classic! Most brides choose to use them as filler in their bouquets but I think they stand alone beautifully as well. Simple, classic, feminine. And seriously, if they're good enough for Grace and Kate...
From Top Left: cake, Kate Middleton, pop of purplebouquet, Grace Kelly, boutonniere
bouquet2, hair flair, cake2
bouquet2, hair flair, cake2
For those of you that are thinking more non-traditional and 'outside the box'- why not present the lily of the valley in a terrarium style centerpiece? I LOVE THIS. So appropriate for the flower that flourishes in the forest.. Very earthy and rustic.
Terrarium
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