Proposal with a Bouquet from 12 Guests: Understanding the Meaning and Method of the Dozen Roses Ceremony♡

Do you know about the [Dozen Roses Ceremony]?＊

Have you heard about the guest participatory performance called the [Dozen Roses Ceremony] that takes place during weddings and receptions? ♡ The [Dozen Roses Ceremony] is a very romantic performance that originates from an old European custom where a man proposes to a woman with a bouquet of wildflowers.

In this article, we will introduce the meaning of the [Dozen Roses Ceremony] and how it is done ♡ You will surely want to add this to your wedding or reception performance!＊

@yuri08225249

What is the [Dozen Roses Ceremony]? What does it mean??

A dozen means the number 12. The [Dozen Roses Ceremony] is a ritual in which the groom receives 12 roses, one by one, from the guests and presents them to the bride. ♡ Each of these 12 roses carries the meanings of "affection, passion, truth, respect, glory, effort, eternity, gratitude, sincerity, happiness, trust, and hope."＊

@ikemegu1988

The [Dozen Roses Ceremony] is a performance similar to a proposal, where the groom declares, "For life, I vow to the bride these 12 things" by handing over a bouquet of 12 roses. ♡ It's so romantic!♩

@sasami.tori

The [Dozen Roses Ceremony] has such a beautiful meaning. ♡ Next, let's take a look at how it is done during the wedding (mainly during a civil ceremony) and the reception. First, let's start with the [Dozen Roses Ceremony] during the wedding!

How to perform the [Dozen Roses Ceremony] at the wedding ① The groom enters and receives roses from the guests

At the wedding, the groom will enter first on his own. As he walks down the aisle, he receives roses from 12 guests lined up beside him.

It’s easier for the groom to collect the roses if the 12 guests hold them as closely to the aisle as possible. ♡

@chiiiii0601

How to perform the [Dozen Roses Ceremony] at the wedding ② The groom presents the bouquet to the bride

After the bride enters, the groom presents her with the bouquet. *Many grooms add their proposal or vows at this moment, bringing tears to the eyes of the bride and guests. It's such a romantic and lovely ceremony!♩

@mikiting_wd

How to perform the [Dozen Roses Ceremony] at the wedding ③ The bride decorates the groom’s lapel with a rose

After receiving the bouquet, the bride chooses a rose with a meaning she likes and decorates the groom’s lapel with it as a boutonniere. ♡ This concludes the performance of the [Dozen Roses Ceremony]. After this, it’s common to proceed to signing the vows, declaring the marriage, and exchanging rings.

Next, let’s look at how to perform the [Dozen Roses Ceremony] at the reception.♩

How to perform the [Dozen Roses Ceremony] at the reception ① The groom and bride enter

At the reception, like the ceremony, the groom can enter first to collect roses, or the groom and bride can enter together. ♡ This can also work as an entrance after changing outfits!＊

How to perform the [Dozen Roses Ceremony] at the reception ② Receiving roses from guests

The couple goes around the guest tables, receiving one rose at a time. During this, the emcee often introduces the relationship between the guest holding the rose and the couple, along with messages from them. It seems that explaining the meaning of each of the 12 roses and sharing why each meaning fits each guest with a story would create a lively atmosphere! ♡

Additionally, it’s also fine for each guest to come up to the couple's tables to hand over their roses. ♡ This style allows for memorable photos together and getting one-sentence comments from guests. This style is recommended for slightly smaller venues where moving around in a dress is difficult.

How to perform the [Dozen Roses Ceremony] at the reception ③ The groom presents the bouquet to the bride

Once all 12 roses are gathered, the groom gifts the bouquet to the bride. ♡ This is a great opportunity for cheers from the guests and a photo opportunity! After this, the bride can decorate the groom’s chest with a rose, express her feelings in a comment, or freely perform other actions. ♡

You can use your favorite flowers for the [Dozen Roses Ceremony]♡

While it is common to use roses for the [Dozen Roses Ceremony], of course, you can use any other favorite flowers too. ♡ Here, the bride chose her favorite sunflower.＊

Doing the [Dozen Flower Ceremony] with baby’s breath is also lovely. *I recommend this for brides who are having a natural wedding! ♡

Creating tags for the [Dozen Roses Ceremony] can add even more fun!♡

Each rose used in the [Dozen Roses Ceremony] carries a beautiful meaning. If you prepare tags explaining the meanings of the roses, it will give the guests holding the roses even more enjoyment! ♡

Let's liven up the wedding and reception with the [Dozen Roses Ceremony]! ♡

We introduced the romantic performance of the [Dozen Roses Ceremony] that guests can enjoy together. ♩ For brides-to-be looking for wonderful performances for their wedding or reception, please use this as a reference! ♡