Tussy Mussy & Tussie Mussie

A tussy mussy also known as a tussie mussie has a strange name for a very normal application. One would ordinarily say that it has an everyday use, but unfortunately it's not every day that one gets married. Unless you're a movie star of course!

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Definition

Jokes aside, a tussy mussy is a hand held cone-shaped vase that is used as a bouquet holder to hold a Victorian style nosegay bouquet. More specifically the bouquet you hold when you are getting married. For most women, it's a dream come true to get to walk down the aisle on that special day and they just want that day to be remembered for the rest of their lives.

A beautiful bouquet and tussie mussie holder to compliment an outstanding dress is the perfect way to create striking beauty as you gracefully walk past everyone to meet your husband to be. Some people may feel a tussie mussie may go unnoticed as most of the attention is on the bride. But by holding an ornate Victorian designed tussy mussy would add just enough to the whole mix to make it feel much more special.

A tussy mussy has many variations and is made mainly from steal, brass, silver, gold and sometimes glass or even crystal. The designs themselves are quite ornate and delicate looking, but do the job well when keeping that lovely bouquet together in your hands. Some provide a large ring at the bottom to help with carrying and for better grip. However, you may want to remove it when you are tossing the bouquet to the next would be bride at the end of the ceremony!

Your tussie mussie will also most likely have a stand included which can turn it into a lovely centrepiece at the reception for everyone to see.

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Although Most brides do not have a tussy mussy holder for their bouquet because so few people know about them. It can accentuate your overall look and add some extra beauty on your special day.

A Victorian tussie mussie holder may even have sentimental value to you and can be used purely for the sake of tradition.