Ever wonder what specific flowers symbolize?  We did, so we did some research and found some interesting facts about Bridal bouquets and symbols of love and devotion.

Did you ever consider walking down the aisle clutching a bundle of garlic and dill?

Well, if you're a stickler for tradition, you might want to think about it. Until modern times, brides did carry garlic and dill. The practice probably originated from the time of the Plague, when people clutched the herbs over their noses and mouths in a desperate effort to survive.

Magnolia means love of nature and Stephanotis signifies marital happiness? During the Victorian era, The Language of Flowers created an ultra-romantic language for lovers' correspondence in which flowers replaced words. 

Here are some other of our favorites

Cala Lilies

Meaning: Magnificent beauty

Best For: Bouquets and arrangements

Scent: Lightly fragrant

In Season: Spring and summer

Daisies

Meaning: Share your feelings

Best For: Bouquets

Scent: None

In Season: Year-round

Hydrangea

Meaning: Understanding

Best For: Bouquets and arrangements

Scent: None

In Season: Spring and fall

Orchid

Meaning: Love, beauty

Best For: Bouquets, corsages, and boutonnieres

Scent: None

In Season: Year-round -- almost always imported

Peony

Meaning: Bashfulness, the American spirit of ambition and determination

Best For: Arrangements and delicate bouquets

Scent: Lightly fragrant

In Season: Late spring

A to Z flower meanings from The Knot

Photography in order of appearance by:  Katherine Miles Jones Photography, Elizabeth Galecke, Anderson Shore, Neil Boyd, Mikkel Paige, Will Lampley, Kristy Boyd, Old South Studios, Megan Kime, Catering Works, Walters and Walters