Something old, something new - Page 3
Ivy: "for fidelity". The Roman bride and groom were given a bough of these heart shaped leaves and trailing stems of ivy during the wedding ceremony.
Marjoram: "the herb of joy, happiness and marital bliss" Marjoram was woven into the crowns and nosegays of the bride and her attendents by the ancient Greeks and Romans.
Herbs, dried, fresh, and their essential oils can be used before the ceremony, during the wedding itself, and the reception. Invitations scented with the essential oils of lavender, vanilla, or ylang ylang, are some of my favorites. (Place a cotton ball with several drops of oil in the corner of the box, not touching the paper). Herbs can used liberaly in the bride and attendants bouquets, and the groom and groomsmens boutonnieres. There are a number of good books with herbal recipes for main dishes, dips, cakes, punches, and teas, that will continue the herbal theme, and the wedding and reception area can be filled with the aroma of diffusing oil, bouquets or pots of fresh herbs, and herb scented candles.
Whether you decide to plan an herb themed wedding, or just incorporate one or a few herbs in your ceremon, they will make your special day truly memorable.
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