The rose is not without reason called the queen of all flowers. It is the rose that is considered the world's most popular wedding flower, and the rose is also the most purchased flower worldwide. And why not, when their color and breed variations are so different. Although roses are often undeservedly called a too traditional or unoriginal choice for weddings, they have not lost their leading positions.

That's why LĪGAVĀM looked at the main flower of this month - the rose.

Suits a wide variety of wedding styles

Roses are often the most common and at the same time the most festive flowers. The variety of varieties, shapes and colors is so wide that it is impossible to say something general when it comes to roses. Roses become a successful choice in any style:

• they fit perfectly vintage;

• classic;

• picturesque;

• in garden style design.

The leaders of the wedding are definitely roses in red, white and soft pink.

Due to the many varieties and color variations of roses, every bride will be able to find the most suitable roses for her. After all, the wedding bouquet and overall decorations should always reflect the new couple themselves, so lovers of classic values ​​will appreciate white and red roses, which will perfectly suit this style of wedding.

Red roses symbolize love, and it is impossible to go wrong with their choice. Complemented with airy ribbons, greenery and a little creative "mess", bouquets will look even more magnificent. On the other hand, cream and pastel garden roses will perfectly emphasize the personality of a romantic and elegant bride, but boho style bridal roses can be mixed with various succulents and greens of all shades greenery (which, by the way, is also the color of this year's Pantone color institute).

Roses can be used both in bridal bouquets and in general wedding decorations. Their biggest advantage is that they are available all year round, and their price range is also different, which means that every bride can find the roses that suit her.

Rose – a symbol of renaissance and love

An old legend says that thanks to the strong aroma of the rose goes to the goddess of beauty, Aphrodite, who always carried a bottle of perfume in her belt. Once the goddess went to help her son, but in her haste, the perfume container fell to the ground and took over a rose bush. This is exactly how the fabulous flower girl got the scent.

Roses symbolize love and beauty in many nations and religions, while the poet Homer called the rose the goddess of the dawn. This is not surprising, because the legend says that the rose flower was created by the goddess Flora, while the red color of roses came from the blood of the goddess. The ancient Egyptians considered roses to be sacred flowers - they were often placed in the tombs of pharaohs, but in ancient Rome, the rose symbolized wealth. The rose is also a symbol of the Renaissance - both in art and in architecture.

Roses have not lost their popularity even today - they are still the most bought flowers in the world.

Roses are given on birthdays, on Valentine's Day, even on Christmas, this is probably because each rose color symbolically means something.

• Red - color of love;

• yellow – joy and happiness;

• white – innocence.