Sunday, March 4, 2012

WEDDING BOUQUETS MORE THAN A TRADITION.(LIFE & LEISURE)

Byline: JURA KONCIUS Washington Post

Centuries ago, brides clutched bunches of sage, thyme or garlic on their wedding day to ward off evil spirits.

Today, the floral bouquet that is featured prominently in traditional ceremonies and wedding photos is as fragrant. But it is more fashion accessory than lucky charm.

``We've come a long way from carrying aromatic herbs,'' says Millie Bratten, editor-in-chief of Bride's magazine, a bible for many of the 2.4 million brides in this country who say ``I do'' each year. ``We know from focus groups that choosing the flowers for a wedding is the next greatest area of interest for our readers after the …

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