Rose instead of Rings.....??? - Wedding Forum

francesong · #1 (**permalink**) 03-01-2005, 06:26 AM

I need some advice. I'm considering ditching swapping rings at our wedding, and giving my partner a rose instead... The theme of the wedding is roses, so it'll tie in really nicely, but do you think I'll regret not exchanging rings.......?
I thought about reading this poem when I give my partner the rose.....

"The red rose whispers of passion,
And the white rose breathes of love;
O the red rose is a falcon,
And the white rose is a dove.

But I send you a cream-white rosebud
With a flush on its petal tips;
For the love that is purest and sweetest
Has a kiss of desire on the lips. "

What do you think guys?
Fran
xx
p.s
Hope you all had a great Xmas, and lovely new year!

Ang · #2 (**permalink**) 03-01-2005, 06:57 AM

I know someone who did this but they also swapped rings as well. They did the rings first and then had the swapping of roses as a seal on the ceremony. I love the idea of swapping roses but would definitely want a ring as well.

Ang xxx

Dizzy · #3 (**permalink**) 03-01-2005, 06:59 AM

I think it's a lovely idea, but like Ang i'd also want a ring as well. Maybe you could present the ring on the rose, in the centre or something?

Lou
xx

J · #4 (**permalink**) 03-01-2005, 08:06 AM

Nice idea, but the ring will last longer

KarenE · #5 (**permalink**) 03-01-2005, 09:45 AM

The ring will last forever - the roses are transitory.

Do both!

Tulip · #6 (**permalink**) 03-01-2005, 02:30 PM

I love the idea! But also the rings do have more longevity so maybe they'd be good as well?

KM · #7 (**permalink**) 03-01-2005, 03:40 PM

I think you should do both

Teresa · #8 (**permalink**) 04-01-2005, 05:58 AM

Its a lovely idea but I'd go for the rings as well. They are forever. Well unless you are my husband who lost his on our honeymoon while we were diving!!!

francesong · #9 (**permalink**) 04-01-2005, 06:55 AM

Thanks for the advice everyone. I think we're going to do both....!
xxx