Family Garden Ceremony

By Wayne F. Doberstyn

______&______ have chosen to symbolize the uniting of their families by creating a family garden. Each member of the family will now be presenting a flower that symbolize virtues that are important to their family. -______(usually groom)will present a white rose, which symbolizes love and unity; -______(usually bride) will present the Aster, a talisman of love; -______will present Zinnia, a flower that represents faithfulness -______will present Delphinium, a flower that represents big-hearted fun; -______will present Queen Anne's Lace, a flower that represents security; -______will present Hydrangea, a flower that represents understanding; -______will present Stock, a flower that represents affection; -______will present Bouvardia, a flower that represents enthusiasm. (Flowers are planted in a pot as the names are read) Wayne F. Doberstyn