"How About a Dozen Ceremony Arrangement with Flowers Other Than Roses, Like Tulips and Peonies?"

Alternative Dozen Roses Ceremony Without Roses!

The "Dozen Roses Ceremony," where the groom collects roses from guests and presents them to the bride as a proposal, is a romantic wedding performance.

Twelve roses, each with a different meaning, are gathered and all dedicated to the bride.

(The twelve meanings are gratitude, sincerity, happiness, trust, hope, affection, passion, truth, respect, glory, effort, and eternity.)

Since twelve roses equal one dozen, it is called the Dozen Roses Ceremony.

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While this is a dramatic and wonderful presentation, there are opinions like "It's embarrassing to hold a bright red bouquet of roses" from grooms, and "The rose bouquet doesn't match the dress I chose" from brides. In fact, it seems that weddings using flowers other than roses for the Dozen Roses Ceremony are on the rise!♡

For example,

“Dozen ‘Color’ Ceremony”

“Dozen 'Tulip' Ceremony”

and more!♡

This way, you can use your favorite flowers and express your originality, which is great, right?♡ (You might even be able to use the bouquet created from this ceremony directly as the bouquet for the reception!*)

In this article, we will introduce real examples of brides who held the Dozen Roses Ceremony with flowers other than roses to explore "What kind of flowers can be used and how it looks?"

Alternative Dozen Ceremony #1: Lisianthus

A bride who used lisianthus. The frilly petals of lisianthus are elegant, making it a perfect flower for bouquets.

The flower language is "elegance" and "fresh beauty."

Alternative Dozen Ceremony #2: Ranunculus

It's also cute to use the colorful ranunculus with its many petals! The charm of ranunculus lies in its wide range of colors including white, pink, orange, and yellow.*

The flower language is "very charming" and "purity."

Alternative Dozen Ceremony #3: Gerbera

The large, numerous petals of "gerbera" create a traditional floral look that exudes cuteness♡

The flower language is "positivity" and "hope."*

Alternative Dozen Ceremony #4: Anemone

The "anemone" blooms from February to early spring. It’s a popular flower material with a unique appearance. A Dozen Ceremony using anemones is so stylish!♡

The flower language is "I love you."*

Alternative Dozen Ceremony #5: Tulip

Tulips are recommended for spring brides♡ Pastel colors create a glamorous and slightly Korean vibe, while rich colors give a sophisticated and mature image.*

The flower language is "thoughtfulness."*

Alternative Dozen Ceremony #6: Peony

"Peony," a popular flower material for bouquets, stands out as a luxurious flower material even when used alone.*

The flower language is "modesty."

Alternative Dozen Ceremony #7: Sunflower

A bride with sunflowers—the unique choice for a summer wedding! These flowers bring bright energy to the atmosphere.

The flower language is "gazing only at you."

Alternative Dozen Ceremony #8: Baby's Breath

A ceremony scene featuring a mini bouquet of baby's breath prepared with 12 stems!♡

Baby's breath looks voluminous even in small bunches, so gathering 12 of them would create a lovely bouquet!♡

The flower language is "pure heart" and "gratitude."*

Alternative Dozen Ceremony #9: Calla Lily

Recently, "calla lilies" seem to be gaining renewed recognition. Using them for the Dozen Ceremony creates a vibe that's a bit different from the lovely theme; it gives a cool and elegant atmosphere.*

The flower language is "virtuous maiden" and "purity."

Alternative Dozen Ceremony #10: Dahlia

A bride who chose dahlias for a traditional Japanese wedding♡ They are a floral choice that pairs beautifully with a white wedding kimono!*

The flower language is "splendor!"

Alternative Dozen Ceremony #11: Mix

Instead of using just one type of flower for the Dozen Ceremony, mixing various flowers to create a mini bouquet gathered from guests is an idea!♡

A mini bouquet of small flowers is gentle and heartwarming. *

Combining roses with astilbe for a cute bouquet!♡

A combination of white roses, eucalyptus, and Bursaria for a Christmas wedding bride!♩

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Use Your Favorite Flowers ♡

We introduced ideas for the Dozen Roses Ceremony using flowers other than roses!*

Using prominent flowers like tulips and peonies will create a festive atmosphere!♡

Imagine the desired outcome and ask your florist to prepare accordingly!♩