How to Choose the Perfect Valentine’s Day Roses

“Love is shown more in deeds than in words.” – Saint Ignatius

Valentine’s Day is not the only day a year to profess your love for your beloved, but it’s a special opportunity to go above and beyond.

Don’t take that lightly! Make sure your special someone feels loved and appreciated.

All it takes is a thoughtful gesture – here are some of our favorite simple ideas:

❤️Make their favorite dinner
❤️Write them a love letter or card
❤️Bring them coffee and/or breakfast to bed
❤️Go on an adventure together (wine tasting, hiking, karaoke, etc)
❤️Give a bouquet of beautiful premium roses

Speaking of roses, we hear it all the time: How to choose the RIGHT color to give?

We get it! With over 100 stunning, premium rose varieties from Tessa Corp in endless colors and color variations, choosing the right one can be a daunting task!

Yes, you can never go wrong with RED – a timeless and classic choice for Valentine’s Day. They are the universal symbol of love, beauty, and romance, used to express passionate and deep feelings of love. But they are not the ONLY choice…

We at Tessa Corp encourage you to go beyond tradition.

In this blog, we will guide you through how to choose the color that best expresses your love and relationship dynamic.

How to Choose the Perfect Bouquet

“Perfect” can mean many things depending on various factors. There are a few tips to consider when you are looking at floral color and style options.

Step 1: Consider your recipient’s preferences

We call it knowing your audience well. Have you known your partner long or is this a newer relationship? Do you know their favorite color? Are they more traditional or more trendy, bold and confident, or delicate and romantic? Have you noticed if they prefer brighter hues or more muted? (look at their wardrobe and accessories for clues)

Another idea is to base it on their birthday month or astrological sign. Look up the suggested colors (a simple google search brings a ton of suggestions) and use those when designing or choosing the perfect bouquet.

Piece the clues you have together to consider your options. They will likely appreciate a bouquet that reflects their favorite colors and flowers.

Step 2: Think about the meaning of the roses.

Different colored roses have different meanings, so selecting the right color for the occasion is important. Let us help you decode popular colors:

• Red roses symbolize love and passion – a classic choice for almost any occasion and certainly for the holiday of love.
• Hot Pink & Magenta roses signify deep admiration and make a perfect gift for self-expressive and bold types
• Medium pink roses represent admiration and friendship. Great for newer relationships
• Light Pink roses symbolize sweetness, soft romance, a vintage feel, and gentleness. They are also a fabulous choice for newer relationships
• Lavender roses symbolize enchantment and love at first sight. They are a unique and trendy option
• Peach roses symbolize appreciation, admiration, and gratitude. They are also associated with sincerity, innocence, and modesty.
• Yellow roses are for joy and friendship. Good choice to show love to your best friend or a great masculine choice.
• Cream roses symbolize thoughtfulness, appreciation, and charm. They are also a great choice for more established relationships.
• White, beige, brown, or coffee roses are unexpected and unique for Valentine’s Day. They are great for trendsetters or minimalists.
• Orange roses symbolize enthusiasm, desire, and passion. They are a great non-traditional alternative to red!
• Bi-colors break all the rules. They are a fun, unusual, and exciting gift for the right person. If your partner has a rebellious nature, they would love this option.

Step 3: Consider the size of the bouquet.

Choosing the right number of roses to give can be a tricky decision. But that’s the next natural step after you consider your recipient’s preferences and the meaning of the color.

Smaller bouquets are great for a special occasion, while larger bouquets are better for a grand gesture. If you are giving roses to a romantic partner on Valentine’s Day, you may want to choose a larger number of roses.

On the other hand, if you’re giving a single rose to a friend or family member, a dozen or even a single rose can make a huge gesture when it’s a complete surprise. We wrote a blog before about the meaning behind the popular number of roses in a bouquet. This is a good time to revisit it HERE.

Ultimately, the number of roses you choose is up to you, so make sure you pick what best conveys your message.

Step 4: Think about the presentation.

The possibilities are endless here, so we suggest one question: What sparks joy for you?

Are you going for an ultra-modern look of just roses, or do you like to pair them with some greenery for an added pop? Would you like to mix your roses with other blooms for a more unique pairing? Do you want to blow them away with longer stems and bigger blooms (which suggests extraordinary quality), or do you prefer more petite and delicate options?

Do you like a classic vase or a modern geometric vase? Or maybe a cute mason jar?

You cannot go wrong with any option, so ask your local florist to help you bring your vision to life.