After the vows are sealed with a kiss, the bride turns her back to a gaggle of excited bridesmaids and single female guests. With a flick of her wrist, she launches that coveted arrangement of flowers over her shoulder. What ensues is a blur of flailing arms, jostling torsos, and diving grabs at the airborne bouquet. It's all in good fun, but have you ever wondered how and why this tradition came about?

Your wedding bouquet is one of the most iconic elements of your bridal style. This gorgeous floral arrangement will star in all your photos and videos as you walk down the aisle on your big day. Choosing that perfect bouquet to complement your wedding vision is such an exciting part of planning! But between all the options for flowers, colors, sizes and shapes, the bouquet selection process can also feel a bit daunting. Where do you even begin?!