鉄線花は堅い蔓を持つことから人と人との永久の絆を願う思いが込められており、花嫁衣裳にも多く用いられます。

With its tough vein the Tessanka, (clematis) became a symbol through which people could hope for an eternity of mutual coop- eration and assistance with each other.
Tessenka is very often used for bridal costumes as well.