We all enjoy the beauty that flowers bring to a ceremony, but did you realize that there is meaning behind them? The use of Flowers in Weddings date back to the ancient Greeks. Plants and Flowers were used to make a crown for the bride to wear and were considered a gift of nature. The crown was considered a symbol of love and happiness. A bridal bouquet and the wreaths were originally made of herbs and bulbs of garlic. Different herbs had different meanings. For example garlic was suppose to ward off evil spirits, Dill was used to make a bride lust only for her husband, and sage was used for wisdom. A flower girl was used to sprinkle flowers along the path to the church, this would ensure that the bride would have a life filled with flowers and happiness. Some of these practices are still used today, others have been lost over time, but one fact holds true. We will continue to use flowers in our weddings because of the beauty and ambiance they provide.