Royal wedding flowers: What does bouquet reveal about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry?
Apr 27, 2018The stunning floral display will be locally sourced where possible, with much of the spring foliage picked from the gardens and parkland of The Crown Estate and Windsor Great Park.According to Ms Craddock, her choice in flowers will be the ultimate representation of the couple’s relationship “with local sourcing, seasonality and sustainability being at the forefront" when they tie the knot on May 19.Where possible, the flowery arrangements will also reflect the wild, natural landscapes of where the beautiful plants originate from.Related articlesMs Craddock said she was both honoured and excited to be in charge of the flowers at the wedding.But how exactly will her choice of bouquet reflect the royal couple’s love?Floral expert and founder of online flower marketplace Floom Lana Elie, said it all comes down to the symbolism of the individual plants in the bouquet.The flowers chosen for the royal nuptials are Peonies, White Garden Roses and Foxgloves, with dashes of Beech, Birch, and Hornbeam – although the latter hold no significant symbolism.Ms Elie has now shared her thoughts on each individual flower in the bouquet.GETTY•DAVID GERRANS (FLOOM)Royal weddig flowers: A floral expert revealed the symbolism of Meghan Markle's bouquet PARoyal wedding flowers: Philipa Craddock will arrange the flora decorations at the weddingWhat is the symbolism of Peonies?The Peonies will perhaps take center stage in the bouquet, symbolising omens of good wealth and luck.Ms Elie said: “We're currently right in the heart of Peony season, so I'm delighted that we'll get to see them at their best in the Royal Wedding.“They're symbolically associated with wealth and honour and also happen to be the traditional floral symbol of China.“Peonies are regarded as omens of good fortune, loyalty, and happy marriages - 12 years of marriage are traditionally honoured as the ‘Peony’ anniversary.DAVID GERRANS (FLOOM)Royal wedding flowers: Peonies are the centrepiece of Meghan's bouquet DAVID GERRANS (FLOOM)Royal wedding flowers:... (Express.co.uk)