How to Respond to a Proposal in European Style: Do You Know About the 'Flower Hole' Where Flowers Are Placed in the Suit Lapel?

2016.11.26 published

Do you know about the "Flower Hole"? ♡

Sudden question, ladies: Have you heard of the "Flower Hole"? The Flower Hole, also known as the "Buttonhole" or "Lapel Hole," refers to the hole in the collar of men's suits. It's right here ♡

The Role of the Flower Hole is Diverse ♡

The role of the "Flower Hole" is varied. It is said to be a remnant of a button that was originally used to keep the collar up as a windbreaker, but nowadays many men wear badges, pins, and brooches as fashion accessories ♡

Many brides have probably felt a thrill when seeing their man looking stylish in a well-fitted suit with a chic Flower Hole, don’t you think? ♡

This essential element of men's suit fashion, the "Flower Hole," is surprisingly used in Europe as a response to a marriage proposal! ♡

What is the Meaning of the Proposal Response Using the Flower Hole? ♡

What does it mean to use the Flower Hole in a proposal response? Let’s explain that intriguing scenario from the beginning! ♡

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Many European Men Propose with a Bouquet ♡

It seems that many European men (though it obviously varies from person to person) often bring a bouquet along when proposing to their beloved women ♡ Of course, the outfit for such an occasion is usually a suit! ♡

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And the way of responding "Yes" is...!

After receiving the proposal along with the bouquet, the woman pulls out one flower from the bouquet and places it in the Flower Hole of the man's suit. Isn’t that a wonderfully romantic way to say yes? ♡

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Similar to the Dozen Roses Ceremony ♡

This response using the "Flower Hole" is similar to the "Dozen Roses Ceremony," which is a popular wedding highlight where the bride receives twelve roses and takes one to place in the groom's boutonniere. It’s unclear which originated first, but in any case, it’s a beloved gesture among romantic couples around the world! ♡

I Want to Try This if He Gives Me a Bouquet ♡

What do you think??? I introduced a way of responding to proposals using the Flower Hole on men's suits, which is not very well known in Japan. Even if you can't do it during a proposal, if your partner gives you a bouquet on your birthday or anniversary, you should definitely try it! ♡ Let’s insert one flower into his chest with love! ♡

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