Lavender is well known for its calming aroma and beautiful appearance, but did you know that lavender also represents love and devotion, serenity and spirituality? Among its spiritual meanings, lavender symbolizes good luck for couples as they leap into the next chapter of their lives – so it’s no surprise this flower is often used within wedding ceremonies, events, decor, gifts and more!
The Symbolic Meaning of Lavender
Lavender is a part of the mint family, believed to be native to the Mediterranean, Middle East, and India, with a history dating back as far as 2,500 years ago. During the Middle Ages, it has been said that the Catholic Church would use lavender as a way to ward off evil spirits. Historically, the delicate flower had many uses including an antiseptic oil due to its anti-inflammatory properties, and ability to treat various mental health concerns including anxiety, insomnia, restlessness, nerves, and stress. Over time, lavender has become recognized for its symbolic properties used to represent calmness, healing, love, devotion, and purity, also making it popular in aromatherapy by offering relaxation, and stress reduction.
Incorporating Lavender into Your Wedding
When it comes to weddings, there can be a lot of nerves, anxiety, and stress associated with the big day. That’s why a lot of people use lavender as a way to calm their pre-ceremony nerves, open their airways, and feel as confident as ever as they walk down the aisle.
Following the nuptials, lavender flowers have become wildly popular as a replacement for tossing rice or confetti as newlyweds depart from the ceremony. A biodegradable alternative, lavender produces a beautiful scent with very little cleanup.
Aside from the overall symbolism and calming benefits of lavender, this plant can be used throughout the wedding to create beautiful flower arrangements, table settings, decor, or gifts for guests or the bridal party. Our lavender sachets make great gifts for guests as they arrive at the wedding ceremony, and our lavender body mist or soothing lavender eye pillows are a perfect addition to any bridal party presents on the big day.
To learn more about our all-natural lavender products, or how we can help you incorporate locally grown lavender into your wedding day, we encourage you to contact us or explore our online shop for more inspiration!
