The Rose Ceremony

Clients often ask us whether we know of any special rituals they can perform to make their ceremonies and receptions a little more unique. It's not easy, after all, to distinguish one wedding from another when so many traditions are deeply ingrained in the collective consciousness! Luckily, we DJs get to see it all, so we always have a recommendation ready for those couples who need some help.

Not surprisingly, many rituals revolve around wedding flowers. When the couple in question is planning a romantic wedding, we usually suggest they think about performing the rose ceremony.

The rose ceremony is a simple wedding ceremony, yet profoundly moving for those participating and those observing. During the ceremony, the bride and groom exchange beautiful red roses, symbolizing the giving and receiving of their love for each other throughout their entire married life.

The rose ceremony is also a nod to the fact that the rose is often a symbol of forgiveness...and forgiveness must be a part of any successful marriage. In the past, the rose was considered an emblem of love, and a single deep red rose always meant only one thing: the words "I love you." So it is only appropriate that for your first gift given as husband and wife is a red rose.

If red just isn't your color, you can choose a alternate shade, but bear in mind that different flowers convey different meanings. White symbolizes innocence, pink symbolizes perfect happiness, yellow symbolizes joy, coral symbolizes desire, and orange symbolizes enthusiasm. The only rose whose meaning is negative is the black rose...a rare species indeed!


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