Anniversary & Romantic Flowers in Korea
Korean couples have a unique and elaborate culture of celebrating their relationships with flowers. From Valentine's Day to monthly anniversaries, understanding Korean romantic traditions helps you express love in ways that resonate with Korean dating culture.
Korean Dating & Flower Culture
In Korea, couples celebrate not just annual anniversaries but monthly ones too. Known as "100-day anniversaries" and beyond, these milestones are marked with gifts, dates, and often flowers. Giving flowers is seen as a romantic gesture that never goes out of style.
Unlike some Western cultures where flowers are primarily given on major occasions, Korean couples give flowers more frequently - sometimes even for "just because" moments to express affection.
Major Romantic Holidays in Korea
Valentine's Day (발렌타인데이)
In Korea, Valentine's Day is when women give gifts to men - traditionally chocolate, but flowers have become increasingly popular as an addition. Women may send flowers to their partners or crush as a bold romantic gesture.
White Day (화이트데이)
One month after Valentine's Day, men reciprocate with gifts to women. Flowers, candy, and jewelry are popular choices. Red roses and pink bouquets are especially meaningful on this day. Men typically give gifts of higher value than what they received.
Rose Day (로즈데이)
Part of Korea's monthly "Day" celebrations, Rose Day is dedicated to roses. Couples give each other roses to express love. Red roses are most popular, but yellow roses are also given to friends.
Pepero Day (빼빼로데이)
While primarily about Pepero sticks, romantic couples often add flowers to their gifts. It's become another occasion to express affection creatively.
Christmas (크리스마스)
In Korea, Christmas is treated more as a romantic holiday than a family one. Couples exchange gifts, and red roses or elegant winter bouquets are popular additions to Christmas dates.
Couple Anniversaries
Dating Anniversaries
Korean couples celebrate relationship milestones extensively:
- 22 Days: A small celebration marking the beginning
- 100 Days (백일): Major celebration with flowers and gifts
- 200 Days, 300 Days: Continued milestones
- 1 Year (1주년): Significant anniversary celebration
- 1000 Days: Major milestone (about 2.7 years)
Tip: The 100-day anniversary (백일) is especially important in Korean dating culture. A beautiful rose bouquet or mixed flower arrangement is the perfect gift to mark this milestone.
Wedding Anniversaries
Wedding anniversaries are celebrated similarly to Western traditions, with certain years having special significance:
- 1st Anniversary (종이혼식): Paper - fresh flower bouquets
- 5th Anniversary (목혼식): Wood - elegant arrangements
- 10th Anniversary (석혼식): Tin/Aluminum - roses
- 25th Anniversary (은혼식): Silver - white and silver themed flowers
- 50th Anniversary (금혼식): Gold - golden and yellow flowers
Romantic Flower Meanings in Korea
Red Roses
Deep passionate love, the ultimate romantic gesture. Most popular for Valentine's Day, White Day, and anniversaries.
Pink Roses
Grace, admiration, and growing affection. Perfect for newer relationships or expressing gentle feelings.
White Roses
Pure love, innocence, and new beginnings. Popular for proposals and wedding-related occasions.
Yellow Roses
Friendship and platonic love. Can also mean jealousy in some contexts, so use carefully in romantic situations.
Tulips
Perfect love (red), cheerfulness (yellow), royalty (purple). A romantic alternative to roses in spring.
Baby's Breath (안개꽃)
Everlasting love, purity. Often paired with roses to create romantic bouquets. Popular in Korea for its delicate appearance.
Number of Flowers - Korean Meanings
In Korea, the number of flowers carries special meaning:
- 1 Rose: Love at first sight / You're the one
- 3 Roses: I love you
- 9 Roses: Eternal love
- 11 Roses: You are my treasure
- 12 Roses: Be mine
- 20 Roses: My feelings are true (popular for 20th birthdays)
- 99 Roses: I'll love you forever
- 100 Roses: 100% devotion / Complete love
Note: Avoid giving exactly 4 flowers as the number 4 (사) sounds similar to the word for death (死) in Korean. This is considered unlucky.
Romantic Message Ideas
Include a heartfelt message with your romantic flowers:
- 사랑해요 - I love you
- 당신은 내 전부예요 - You are my everything
- 영원히 함께해요 - Let's be together forever
- 매일 더 사랑해요 - I love you more every day
- 100일 축하해요, 사랑해 - Happy 100 days, I love you
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