The cherry blossom is the flower of the Cherry Tree, and while
most people commonly think that the tree produces only pink blooms, the
most common of varieties produce white blooms. In either case, the
flowers are stunningly exquisite and with a little creativity and
imagination, allow for the creation of a beautiful and elegant wedding
theme.
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The Cherry Blossom is the national flower of Japan; one of
the reasons it is closely associated with Japanese weddings and
celebrations. There is much symbolism surrounding the Cherry Blossom and
much of this meaning is often found in wedding ceremonies today. Across
many cultures, the flower represents life and love. In Japan, the
Blossom is an omen of good fortune and also represents love and
affection, as well as being closely tied to the spring season.
Cherry
Blossom trees were brought to the United States in 1912, when Japan
gifted over 3,000 trees to celebrate the developing relationship between
the two countries. These magnificent trees can now be found throughout
the country, with many cities now hosting annual Festivals that
celebrate their awe-inspiring beauty, (the most notable being the
National Festival in Washington, D.C.) which usually take place between
the months of March and April.
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The limited blooming season of
these trees makes them somewhat rare; it is this rarity that
contributes, in part, to their beauty and elegance. For those brides
fortunate enough to be married mid-March to mid-April, Cherry Blossoms
are readily available. This is not to say however, that a bride cannot
incorporate the significance of this beautiful flower into her wedding
to create a unifying wedding theme during any time of year!
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The
best way to accomplish creating a Cherry Blossom Wedding Theme is to
include accents that feature these pink or white blooms throughout the
wedding from beginning to end. For invitations, each envelope could be
sealed with a Cherry Blossom label. For the wedding ceremony, items such
as flower girl baskets, ring bearer pillows and even Unity Candles are
readily available that embody the essence of Cherry Blossoms.
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Throughout
the reception, elements such as the Wedding Guest Book, Place Cards,
Table Numbers and Candles can be scattered throughout the reception
venue so that wherever the guests happen to be, they will encounter this
graceful flower. To put the final touch on the theme, guests should be
sent home with a thank you gifts or wedding favors that showcase the
Cherry Blossom such as sweet treats packaged in a Cherry Blossom Favor
Box, or a practical set of pretty coasters that depict this graceful and
dainty tree.
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However you decide to incorporate Cherry Blossoms
into your wedding, one this is certain; your wedding will be filled with
symbols of love and affection to be felt amongst all of your guests,
who will remember the elegance and beauty of your event for years to
come!
