Something old, something new - Page 2
There are scores of herbs that can be chosen by the bride and groom to express their love for each other, but there are five herbs that have the longest documented history in wedding ceremonies. Some date as far back as 2,000 years.
Rosemary: "that's for remembrance". In ancient Greece brides entwined rosemary with myrtle and hawthorne to style their bridal crowns.
Rue: "to protect one from evil" According to some eastern European customs, the brides's mother would present her daughter with a pot of rue she had taken from her own garden, for the daughter to start hers.
Myrtle: represents "true love" Myrtle was the herb of the goddess of love, Venus. She used the herb's blossoms to fashion crowns and garlands for her followers to wear.
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