The History of Wedding Flutes and what they Mean Today

by: Kim Medeiros

Mostly anything that is put together in the making of a wedding symbolizes something and means a great deal to the bride and the groom. From the type of flowers or the traditions used or the theme colors and even the symbols mean something for both the wedding couple as it is a remembrance of something or in memory of someone or traditions in their culture or religion.

The same is said for wedding flutes, which are used to symbolize a spiritual and physical union of a marrying couple. In most weddings, you can find two of the most common types of wedding flutes that are normally used which are engraved and un-engraved flutes. Most couples prefer engraved flutes so they can state the day and date of the wedding as well as a short message. These become keepsakes for not only the wedded couple but their guests as well and serve as long time memories of the wedding day. Wedding flutes that aren’t engraved become heirlooms that are passed on from one generation to another in a family and used in future nuptials of the couple’s children.

For the bride and groom, matching wedding flutes are the star of in the reception wedding toast, and provide a poignant photo opportunity in many wedding albums. Wedding flutes carry the decorative theme of the wedding and provides and elegant accent to compliment the floral arrangements and theme color. From engraved to sleek to crystal and glass, couples have an endless choice in designs and styles and shapes and sizes when it comes to picking out their favorite flutes to suit any wedding styles whether contemporary, traditional, modern, cultural or themes weddings such as Gothic, Renaissance, 20th century or Hawaii, Asian and Oriental or beach wedding.

These choices of wedding flutes also come in varying prices. If you are on a budget, then consider cheap wedding flutes that are affordable but still have that classy and elegant look. In a wedding, you can mix and match expensive and inexpensive décor and items to bring the whole wedding theme look together. Mixing and matching can save you a whole lot of money and you can use on items that really matter a lot and are rare as opposed to items that you know you can get a cheaper pricing that have good quality.

Apart from engraved and un-engraved wedding flutes, there are also ornate wedding flutes available. These ornate flutes have intricate details on them or are made with a combination or pewter to form rose designs and creepers that make the flutes unique. Regardless of style, because of their importance in the wedding day, wedding flutes need to be selected with care. there are a few simple guidelines when it comes to selecting your flutes. Determine if you want it engraved or not engraved, next is to determine the material to be used, whether it is glass or crystal or pewter. And lastly, make sure the price equates to the quantity and quality of the flutes.