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In search of the most unusual and original bouquet, brides often turn to expensive exotic flowers, which then results in the problem of their availability in the right shade and by a certain date. However, among the simplest and most familiar plants, there are those with which you can make a bride's bouquet amazing, and these are violets, or Saintpaulias. The Svadebka.ws portal will tell you what you might not know about them.

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Violets in the bride's bouquet will provide sophistication and a romantic mood for the chosen one. A delicate flower in white, blue or red with fragile velvet petals on a snow-white background of a dress is an excellent solution.

The most common are purple violets. This is a symbol of peace when two opposite spectrums - blue and red - merge into one. It is very symbolic for a wedding, when the feminine and masculine principles come together. Combinations of violets have been successfully used:

• purple;
• pink;
• white.

The color purple is used very rarely for a wedding dress, but creating an interior in purple tones is always impressive. By adding flowers for the bride and a boutonniere for the groom in the same tone, you can complete the scheme. The spring mood will reign throughout the celebration, giving positive emotions to everyone present.

Today, the color of lilac is loved by designers all over the world. However, these fragile representatives of the flora require especially careful care of plants. After all, it is important to maintain their freshness throughout the ceremony. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the violets receive maximum moisture before the event.

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“From the most humble flower I will turn into the most proud...”

Eva Gonzalez Is modesty decorative? If we are talking about a little violet hiding its violet eyes in the green spring grass, then modesty only emphasizes its delicate beauty. Violets arose from Adam’s tears of gratitude when, while he was on the island of Ceylon, the Archangel Gabriel brought him the joyful news that the Lord had forgiven him of his sins. For Christians, the violet is considered a symbol of humility. With all her appearance, she seems to be saying that life should pass unnoticed, in the pursuit of God.

Joseph Evstafievich Krachkovsky, Violets, 1902

In Ancient Greece, it was considered the flower of Persephone. One day while walking, she saw lovely violets on the slope. The girl sat down on the grass and began to examine her find. Unable to resist the charm of the delicious violets, Persephone decided to decorate herself with them and picked several flowers. Hades, the ruler of the underworld of the dead, passing by, saw a beauty admiring the flowers and decided to make her his wife. Persephone was afraid of the gloomy Hades and did not want to go with him. Then God picked her up in his arms and, despite the resistance, carried her to his kingdom of silence and eternal peace. Demeter, Persephone's mother, waited for her daughter for a long time, and, without waiting, rushed in search. Crumpled violets, still preserving the aroma of Persephone’s gentle breath, found by the unfortunate mother at the entrance to the underworld of Hades, revealed to her the secret of her daughter’s abduction. Demeter begged, asking Zeus to free her daughter from the kingdom of the dead, but Zeus did not want to quarrel with the harsh Hades and decided that Persephone would live with her mother for two thirds of the year, enjoying the sun and light, and spend the remaining third, as the queen of the world of the dead, with her husband . And so it has been since then - Persephone goes into the underworld - and nature falls asleep without her, the leaves fly off, the flowers wither. But as soon as her tender feet run out of the halls of Hades, everything around her joyfully comes to life. And from that moment on, fragrant violets are considered a symbol of dying and ever-resurrecting nature.

John William Godward The Greeks considered the violet a flower of sadness, although they loved and revered it. There were entire violet plantations around Athens. The Romans loved the violet no less, considering it the flower of Jupiter himself. Not a single holiday was complete without her. Poets sang about her. They decorated statues and their heads with wreaths of violets. She was depicted on coins. True, there were also practical individuals, such as Pliny, who believed that olive groves should be planted instead of violet plantations...

Gelena Nikolaevna Pavlenko, Morning chill

The Gauls adored the violet. The French still love her. The violet was sung more than once by French poets, and the poet Desmarets, who lived during the reign of Louis XIV, sending a wreath of violets to the famous founder of literary evenings, Julie de Rambouillet, makes this flower say the following about itself: “Without ambition, I hide in the grass, modest in my coloring, I am also modest in choosing a place; but if I ever see myself on your brow, then from the most humble flower I will turn into the proudest.”

John William Godward

Jan France Portaels, Sicilian girl

Louis Hersent, Portrait of a young lady, 1830

Charles Bittinger, Afternoon Tea, 1912 The violet was the favorite flower of Josephine, Napoleon's wife. Josephine Beauharnais gave the violet a truly mystical meaning in her life. The story of her love for violets is touching and sad. Having come to power, Napoleon Bonaparte sent Josephine's husband, who was a supporter of the monarchy, to prison, and at the same time her. General Beauharnais was executed; few doubted that the same fate awaited his wife. But a miracle happened - the jailer’s daughter gave her a bouquet of violets. Who knows what Josephine was thinking, looking at the purple flowers and inhaling the forest scent, the scent of freedom in the dark walls of the prison.

Joseph Evstafievich Krachkovsky, Paris, 1902 The miracle continued - the next day the future empress was released. She returned to the prison gates on March 9, 1795 and somehow convinced the guards to give a pot of violets to the sick Dauphin, who was languishing in prison. Alas, the boy died a month later, he was buried at night, and someone planted violets on his grave. Josephine's flowers grew every year, and soon in the spring a purple carpet covered the entire grave of the unfortunate prince.

Gustav Igler, *****, 1888 Everything was going well for Josephine. She was invited to the ball. Dressed in a modest dress, the main decoration of which was live violets, she attracted the attention of Napoleon. From this evening her journey upward began. She became Napoleon's wife and empress. On the wedding day, at the request of his wife, Bonaparte always gave her violets.

Paul de Longpri, Still Life with Violets, 1895 Four years later, Napoleon came to Josephine with a bouquet of violets and a three-year-old son from another woman... This was their last meeting. After his death, on his chest, in a gold medallion, with which he never parted, they found two dried violets and a lock of blond hair - a memory of his morning and evening star - his dear Josephine and his no less dear son - the King of Rome. However, after Napoleon's death, the violet's mysterious connection with him does not stop. This flower continues to play its role in the fate of its descendants. On January 29, 1853, Eugenie became Empress of the French, appearing before Napoleon III with nothing less than a bouquet of violets on her hat or chest, in a lilac dress or with a veil the color of violets.

Empress Eugenie surrounded by ladies. . 1855

W. van Oudenrode, Still Life From then on, the violet became her favorite flower, and at the same time the flower of the whole fashionable world. Only these were no longer the modest violets of Josephine, but their ennobled appearance - Parma - with a darker color and a stronger smell. So these violets bloomed and fragrant like a flower of joy for more than 20 years, until on January 9, 1873 they turned again into a flower of death. On this day Napoleon III died - he died as an exile from his fatherland, in England. On January 14, in Chiselgerst, in the front hall, hung with coats of arms with the imperial crown and lined with countless candlesticks with brightly burning candles, Napoleon III lay in a coffin. A crucifix rested on his chest, and around his coffin in all sorts of forms: in wreaths, bouquets, garlands and even just scattered on the floor - there were violets sent from numerous friends and adherents of the Napoleonic dynasty from France. It was like the last greeting from his homeland...

Ruth Mercier, Still Life with Violets and Roses Until now, on Empress Eugenie’s name day in Nice, where she constantly resides, the entire church is decorated with violets sent from all over France as a reminder that Napoleon’s faithful followers have not yet forgotten him. In addition, at the entrance to the church there are numerous sellers of violets, and not one of those going to the church will enter there without purchasing a bouquet.

Frans Mortelmans, Violets

Gabrielle Gilbert, Flower Seller

Churchill, Violets, 1905 Bouquet of flowers from Nice Music: Denes Buday Russian text: Lyudmila Glazkova from the film “Blumen aus Nizza” (Austria, 1936) Competitive performance on the television project “Big Opera” (TV “Culture”) Bouquet of flowers You sent it to me from Nice, and the lightning of days past is burning again. The violets whisper to me that the meadows are blooming again and that I am a little dear to someone.

Behmer Herman, What to write? A bouquet of flowers from Nice brought back dreams, reminded me of the pages of a bygone spring... And although there is no letter in the bouquet, no desired words, your love is hidden in the violets!

Charles Gates Sheldon stills from the film “Blumen aus Nizza” (Austria, 1936) This is the curious role of the violet in the history of France, but this modest flower was loved in some other countries: loved by both sovereigns and poets, who more than once sang it in their verses Shakespeare calls him his favorite, Shelley glorifies him in poems, Thomas Moore - in Lalla Rook, and Goethe not only glorifies him, but also tries to turn his hometown of Weimar, like Athens, which was continuous fields of these flowers, into a city , crowned with violets. Everywhere - near roads, in fields, in public parks, on the edges of forests - you can now find violets. People call them Goethe's violets, because the great poet had such a passionate love for this flower that he never went out for walks without taking violet seeds with him, which he then scattered along the way wherever he could. And now, although many years have passed without the poet, every spring the surroundings of Weimar turn into a luxurious carpet of violets - this is a memory of him that will remain for many decades and, perhaps, even outlive the glory of his creations.

Edouard Manet, Still life with a bouquet of violets and a fan Our great writer I. S. Turgenev also loved them. While being treated in Wiesbaden, he walked every morning with a bouquet of fragrant violets, which he then invariably presented to G. Balashova, who was being treated at the same time as him. “These are my favorite flowers,” he told her, as she reports in one of the Moscow newspapers. “I feel a special pleasure in presenting them to you here every morning.” This is something outside of my course program. Don't tell anyone, anyone about this..."

Paul de Longpri, Violets in a glass goblet, 1896 Purple bouquet of surprised violets Looks like a purple sunset. Like a sunset, it shines wearily and a gentle aroma flows. Like the sunset, its fire is pitiful. Look at the small bush, There is no joy in the tender leaves of violets, There is a hidden, hidden sadness...

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Lilla Cabot Perry, Portrait of Alice

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Part 1 - Bakst (Part 1) Part 2 - Paper novel. For Valentine's Day... Part 11 - Dreaming of Summer Part 12 - Leon Bakst (1866-1924) Part 13 - Bouquet of Violets Part 14 - Art and illustrations based on the film "Game of Thrones" Part 15 - Carlos Castaneda, Richard Bach in the Diary of a Magician ... Part 27 - Kalagai - a fabulous chronicle of the people... Part 28 - Polish artist Jozef Mehoffer Part 29 - The contagious power of creativity

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How to keep flowers fresh

Florists recommend immersing plants completely in water to saturate them with moisture as much as possible. Additionally, you will need to cover the plants with paper and leave them in a cool room 2 hours before the ceremony. Trim the stems at the bottom by 2 cm. Before placing flowers in the garden, make longitudinal cuts on the stems. During the event, you can spray the flowers with water. Wrap the ends of the shoots so that they do not lose moisture.

By following these recommendations, you will be able to preserve the fresh appearance of violets for a long time.

Why choose violets for a wedding bouquet?

We are used to these being indoor plants in pots. However, it is worth noting that they make excellent compositions for weddings and more.

Let's start with why you should choose these colors. Their advantages include:

• Beauty: delicate, with a velvety texture, they attract the eye.
• A bouquet of violets is odorless, because you don’t want bright aromas to give you a headache or allergies on such an important day.
• Low cost: do not miss the opportunity to save on something, you will have to spend money anyway.
• Availability: these flowers will not be difficult to find in any salon.

Combinations with other colors

Knowledge of the rules for combining colors in a composition is very important. Florists say that flowers last longer if they are collected in one form. There are plants that deserve the characteristic of being bad neighbors. Many representatives of the flora find it difficult to get along with:

• lilies and carnations;
• sweet peas;
• orchids and lilies of the valley;
• gillyflower, primrose and mignonette.

The listed flowers prefer solitude. For example, silver lily of the valley contributes to the rapid withering of lilacs, violets, forget-me-nots, and bird cherry. But cypress and thuja trees can prolong the freshness of violets. Their juice has antibacterial properties and will also ensure the freshness of other flowers. The description of Saintpaulia indicates its fragility.

Color scheme for a bouquet of violets

The variety of colors is amazing. In this they are not inferior even to beautiful multi-colored bouquets of roses.

The variety of violets “Bride's Bouquet” by its very name speaks of its wedding purpose. These are large white buds with pearl inclusions. The composition of them will seem to glow. And the white tone will harmoniously complement the bride's outfit. Also, do not forget about the meaning of the white violet: purity, purity, liberation from everything bad.

Red violets are ideal for a brunette bride’s bouquet, especially if the makeup includes matte red lipstick: admire their beauty in the photo. All this against the background of a young woman’s white outfit will become her highlight. Their meaning is, of course, love and passion.

If you are a blue-eyed blonde, then your Saintpaulia variety is blue. They will highlight your charming eyes and will also go with any outfit: both white and pastel shades of gray and blue. These are plants of clear sky, peace and harmony.

The classic shade for Saintpaulia is purple, incredibly beautiful and rich. Will be a chic addition to purple accessories: shoes, earrings. It matters wisdom, stability and financial well-being. Purple violet is suitable for creating a winter bouquet of deep shades.

How to make a composition with your own hands

If the bride wants her image to be original and unique, she can independently create a flower arrangement for herself and a boutonniere for the groom. Some tips for combining violets will help you get a great result:

• The use of double snow-white flowers with a blue edging on the petals will combine favorably with the girl’s snow-white decoration.
• A variety of terry white violet, the middle of which has a blue tint, looks great.
• Using violet varieties to create a wedding bouquet of flowers like white stars with wavy petals is the most common arrangement option.
• Blue violets will add elegance and freshness to the composition.
• Choosing a violet wedding bouquet in red tones will ensure the extravagance of the ceremony. This type of violet for creating a wedding bouquet can be effectively combined with bright makeup by choosing lipstick to match the flowers.

The bride can not only hold a small bouquet, but also attach it to her muff if the celebration takes place during the cold season. Some outfits are specially equipped with eyelets for bouquets. You can strew the tablecloth on the festive table with violet petals so that the interior looks harmonious with the image of a couple in love.

Features of composing compositions from Saintpaulia

A huge variety of violets (Saintpaulias) are widely represented on the flower market. This allows you to create new design ideas. Look at the photo below - how beautiful and delicate this small bouquet of the first spring violets is.

Bouquet of spring violets.

When composing an airy bouquet of violets alone or in combination with other flowers, florists rely on some features of creating a composition:

• The rounded composition is made using a special technique, in the form of a spiral. This shape is popular among brides;
• the flowers are chosen correctly. Each bud favorably represents the other, while itself being an important component;
• The central inflorescences in the bouquet are more expressive and brighter. Ornamental plants serve as a backdrop that conveys overall beauty;
• individual work with the client. When creating an original idea, the age of the future owner and the event dedicated to the congratulations are taken into account.

Bouquet care

Saintpaulias are a little finicky to care for and store, unlike, for example, a bouquet of tulips.

They are quite fragile, so you should not wrap the finished composition in cellophane or paper. And also do not keep them in the dark, otherwise they will lose their sparkle, the sun's rays will burn the petals. Drafts should also be avoided: they can damage the buds. If you pick up flowers the day before the wedding, then you should not only put them in settled water at room temperature, but also periodically spray the buds themselves with a spray bottle to keep them fresh.

How to form a bush correctly

Thanks to the harmonious rosette, the variety does not require formative pruning . It is only important to promptly remove dried leaves, faded buds and overly elongated flower stalks.

The “Wedding Bouquet” violet has a truly unique appearance. A pot of this plant can be a good gift for any occasion.

Give joy to a loved one, and in addition, he will receive many pleasant moments while caring for this violet and admiring the beautiful bloom of his favorite flower.

Bottom line

A mono-bouquet of monochrome violets looks quite creative. This variety has several colors in one bud. Shades range from yellow to deep purple. You can dilute the bouquet using decorative elements. Small green twigs and leaves are suitable for this. Greenery will create freshness.

Don't forget about the need to keep the bouquet intact during the day. Sprinkling it generously with water will help with this. Spray water as often as possible, in this case you will be able to maintain the original appearance for a long time.