Hair Wedding

The tradition of wearing flowers in the hair on a wedding day began many centuries ago; ancient Greek brides used to wear a floral crown of herbs and flowers such as rosemary and marjoram. The Romans too used floral crowns for weddings and it was tradition to place the crown on both bride and groom during the wedding ceremony. The floral crown was a symbol similar to that of exchanging wedding rings today; it was an unbroken ring of innocence, purity and ternity.Summer weddings are ripe for an outdoor setting such as a beach, a garden, or a beautiful yard. Take advantage of the long days with an afternoon wedding, or highlight the glorious sunsets by saying your vows as the sun goes down behind you. Use fresh fruits and vegetables to decorate -- perhaps including clementines and cumquats in your flower arrangements, or simply filling a large vase with bright yellow lemons. Bring light to an evening wedding with torches and strings of lanterns in the trees. An extra-summery idea is to use gingham tablecloths with a few sunflowers in metal watering cans as centerpieces.