Rose ceremony
Definition
A Rose Ceremony is a symbolic BDSMritual in which a red rose, a white rose, a necklace, and the blood of both Dominant and sub come together as a sign of devotion, trust, loyalty, and equal connection within a D/s relationship. It is sometimes referred to as a “BDSM marriage.”
Explanation of the rose ceremony
The rose ceremony is a beautiful, ritualistic moment between Dom and sub. It is not a game, not a punishment, and not a form of pain play, but an intimate bond that is formed. The ritual revolves around loving power, mutual trust, and consciously honoring the dynamic that you build together.
The heart of the ceremony consists of two roses and two drops of blood:
– The red rose represents passion, love, fire, and strength.
– The white rose symbolizes purity, surrender, gentleness, and honesty.
Symbol of commitment
During the ceremony, a small drop of blood from both the Dominant and the sub is applied to the roses. These are then twisted together into a single bundle. The separate roses thus become one joint rose – a symbol of the bond between Dom and sub, in which both roles are equally valuable and essential.
A chain is then used to hold the roses together. The chain does not represent ownership in a harsh way, but rather connection, loyalty, and the choice to serve and guide each other. The ceremony is therefore not ownership in the classical sense, but a mutual promise.
The rose ceremony is often used:
• to mark a deepening of the relationship
• to confirm D/s roles
• as a ritual for an anniversary or transition
• as a personal ceremonial moment between two people who see and recognize each other
The combination of symbolism, blood, flowers, and ritual actions makes this ritual profound and emotional. It is a silent agreement: we choose each other, we trust each other, and we consciously carry this connection.
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