The History Flower Crown In Fashion

Flower Crowns were common in ancient Greece and were popular to wear to honor the gods. If you think about Julius Caesar, he was rocking the laurel flower crown. Laurel wreaths as they were known as, were awarded to army conquerors to acknowledge their achievements and to show respect.

The Ukrainian Flower Crown

Flower crowns also known as "Vinok" were apart of the traditional folk dress in the Ukraine. During a Ukrainian wedding ceremony, flower crowns made out of periwinkle and myrtle were placed on top of the couple's heads after the exchanging of wedding vows.

The Ancient Chinese Flower Crown

Orange blossom flower crowns wear worn during a wedding. Orange trees blossom and provide fruit at the same time, this symbolized fertility and was thought to bring goodluck for children to the newly weds marriage.

The Victorian Era Flower Crown

Like the white wedding gown, Queen Victoria also brought the flower crown into fashion in Europe. She wore an orange blossom wreath (the idea borrowed from the Chinese) in her hair for her wedding to Prince Albert in 1840.

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