Stephanotis :

The meaning given to the stephanotis is “marital happiness,” making the flower an obvious choice for weddings.
The stephanotis is mildly scented and available year – round. The star shaped, waxy florets actually grow on a flowering vine ; each must be individually wired or placed onto a special holder before it can be used in a bouquet or boutonniere.

When a bride – to –be asks for stephanotis . It’s clear that hers will be a tiptop affair. Sometimes referred to as Madagascar jasmine, stephanotis originated in Madagascar and was first introduced to England in the beginning of the nineteenth century. Ever since, this fragrant, delicate, and expensive bloom has been the signature for traditional and formal weddings the world over. And why not? Some of the most revered icons of style – Jacqueline Kennedy, Princess Diana, even Audrey Hepburn – chose stephanotis to accompany them down the aisle. If it was good enough for this tony trio………..

The stephanotis – actually an evergreen climbing shrub with long tendrils and glossy green leaves – sprouts pure white blossoms from a thin curling vine. The blossoms arrive in the market stem – free and are sold in packages, presented like an elegant box of white chocolates. Florists wire the blooms, creating their own “stems” so they can work the flowers into their creations, either as elegant, cascading chains or simply as a feature in a traditional nosegay or sheath. Pearl head pins are often used to hold them in place in a bouquet or, when the bouquets are strung together in rows, to cap the end of the wires.

Stephanotis is perfect for a wedding any time of year, but is especially nice in winter, when its snowy white perfection mirrors the chill in the air.