In the past, men in Europe used to pick 12 roses from the fields on their way to propose to their partners, tying a promise to each rose and presenting them to the woman along with words of love. This custom is the origin of the "Dozen Roses" ceremony.♡
The idea that "the woman who received the proposal picks one rose from the 12 that she likes and pins it to the man's chest" is also the origin of the boutonnière.*
Each of the 12 roses represents a promise of "gratitude, sincerity, happiness, trust, hope, affection, passion, truth, respect, glory, effort, and eternity."*
The bride picks one rose from the bouquet of 12 roses given by the groom that represents "the promise she wants to make to her partner" or "the promise she wants her partner to value the most" and gifts it back to the groom.*
A guest-participatory presentation at the wedding♡
During the reception or ceremony, a popular presentation involves the groom entering first by collecting 12 roses from the guest seats at the aisle, later presenting them to the bride when she arrives, and proposing in front of everyone.*
The happiness of receiving a renewed proposal in front of everyone and the vow ceremony should create a truly wonderful moment.♡