The Bouquet: A Natural Deodorant
Like many traditions, the bouquet toss has seen several incarnations throughout history. In ancient civilisations, brides often carried garlands filled with flowers and herbs for protection from those ever-present evil spirits. During the Middle Ages, the fragrance in the flowers proved useful in addressing another common problem: covering body odour and the unpleasant smells of the environment caused by the plague. Today, most brides choose unscented versions of their favourite flowers, or those which symbolise qualities they hope to have in their partner and marriage. They toss them as a way of sharing some of the "good fortune" of the day.
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