Arrangement of flowers started 2,500 BC, in Egyptian culture. This is seen in the wall paintings and in the carved stone which were left behind. Even today the Egyptians are very fond of flowers. In every occasion they send flowers to celebrate the day.
Archives show that Egyptians use to set christmas flowers egypt. It shows that arrangement of flowers was a significant aspect of their daily life and they used them on occasions are funeral, wedding ceremony, and decorating various other places.
The flowers were also used as symbolical with especial emphasis on religion and culture. The water lily flower and lotus was considered sacred to Isis Goddess and was greatly considered in the arrangement of flower Egypt. Other popular flowers were palm tree and papyrus plant.
In modern Egypt flowers are very important part of every Egyptian wedding because flowers in wedding are very significant aspect of this ceremony. In weddings there are certain rituals that are carried out, but even today Egyptian weddings are carried out almost the way it was carried out in the Pharaohs times, however with time many western aspects have been included in their wedding ceremony, but flowers Egypt have never been out of fashion.
Before getting marry Egyptians have a period of engagement, it is for the couples to familiarize themselves before marriage. Then the future groom’s parents to go the bride’s place to settle and agreement in which the groom would buy an expensive gift for the bride like gold jewelry. On wedding day there would be a reception where dinner would be served with some wedding rituals.
Modern Egyptian wedding ceremony is very much different than the traditional, but many still continue. Islamic and Christian traditions emphasize that the wedding ceremony should be held in mosque or church. As far as other aspects of wedding remain the same as ancient Egyptian wedding ceremony such as dancing, dancing and reception with plenty of guests. Number of guests and reception indicates the wealth of the family of the groom and bride.
In modern Egyptian wedding commences with the march of cars and among them the wedding car is prominently visible, which is decorated with fresh red roses is. Both the families wedding cars move side by side and reach the wedding place, which is mostly a hotel. Then the wedding ceremony is announced. The stage where the bride and groom rest along with other relatives is decorated with fresh flowers, which have a scent of delight, joy and happiness for each and every guest present in the wedding ceremony. For centuries Egypt flower have been a great contributor in the wedding ceremony and it’s a symbol of beauty and love for newly wed couples.
Wedding ceremony in urban or rural, both reflect the Egyptian family image which comes close as a result of marriage. It symbolizes love towards each other and anticipate hopes for future generation.
