Occasions
Engagement Flowers
Engagement flowers serve two roles: they can be the trigger (alongside the proposal) or the reaction (congratulations after). Each works with different bouquets. The person proposing usually plans a small, personal bouquet — the one congratulating gives the full statement programme.
For the proposal itself: the gesture matters, not the size. A single rose, a small personal bouquet of her favourite flowers, or a classic 5–7-stem composition in a colour she's mentioned liking. We're happy to help if you're unsure what she likes — usually a screenshot of her Instagram is enough for us to land it.
Want to prepare the bouquet in secret: order the day before, pick up the morning of the proposal. We also deliver to hotel rooms, restaurants or venues if you want to keep the location secret.
As a congratulations gift after the engagement: the bouquet grows more generous. A pastel palette with one strong accent (e.g. white-cream-pink with a bold apricot) or a deliberately romantic mix of peonies and ranunculus, if in season.
What we don't recommend: yellow roses — they signal friendship and can read confusingly here. Very dark colours (deep bordeaux, black-purple) suit other occasions better. For engagement, lighter hopeful tones land more.
A special case: bouquets for the future in-laws. If the proposal follows tradition (asking for the hand), the proposer can bring a bouquet for the future mother-in-law — muted classic colours, no direct romance. It reads thoughtful and old-fashioned in the best sense.
Frequently asked
- Do you really bring flowers to the proposal itself?
- Not required — the ring is the main gift. But a small bouquet as an extra gesture amplifies the moment. Keep it simple with a single rose, or go for impact with a compact bouquet.
- Which colours work best for an engagement?
- Light, hopeful tones: white, cream-pink, soft apricot, gentle pink. Red works (classic love colour) but reads less optimistic than pastels. Avoid very dark tones and yellow.
- Do you deliver directly to a restaurant for the proposal?
- Yes — we coordinate with the restaurant to have the bouquet at the right table at the right time. Please call at least one day ahead with restaurant name, address, reservation name and desired time.
- What does a good engagement bouquet cost?
- For the proposal itself usually €35–70. As a congratulations bouquet €60–120. For especially elaborate compositions (peonies in season, statement-sized bouquets) €150+.
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