The corsage is a wonderful part of proms and weddings, but these small flowers were not always part of the ceremony. This article takes a look at the history of the corsage, and some of the changes it has undergone.
In ancient times, people would wear flowers in their hair or on their clothes to show that they were available for marriage. It was also a way to show that they were wealthy enough to have fresh flowers on hand. The Greeks and Romans wore wreaths made from laurel leaves, which are still used in many ceremonies today. The Romans would also wear roses as a symbol of love.
In ancient times, people would wear flowers in their hair or on their clothes to show that they were available for marriage. It was also a way to show that they were wealthy enough to have fresh flowers on hand. The Greeks and Romans wore wreaths made from laurel leaves, which are still used in many ceremonies today. The Romans would also wear roses as a symbol of love.
The tradition of wearing corsages began with Queen Victoria’s wedding in 1840 when she wore one made from white roses given by her mother-in-law Queen Adelaide who had been widowed two years earlier after her husband King William IV died suddenly while he was out riding his horse near Windsor Castle in 1837.
This happened at age 64 after reigning for only seven years following his brother King George IV’s death at age 77 following an illness lasting several months caused by an abscessed tooth which had become infected with gangrene due to neglect while he was too drunk or otherwise incapacitated during his final years before dying at age 82 following an illness lasting several months caused by an abscessed tooth which had become infected with gangrene due to neglect while he was too drunk
