What flower arrangement may a quinceañera traditionally offer to the Virgin Mary?

A quinceañera may traditionally offer the Virgin Mary a bouquet of flowers.

This Marian offering is associated with the religious form of the celebration, especially in Catholic communities. The celebrant may present the flowers at a church altar or image of the Virgin Mary as part of a prayerful gesture during or after the service.

The bouquet is distinct from flowers used for decoration or carried in formal photographs. Its meaning comes from the act of offering it, which connects the celebrant with devotion, gratitude, and a request for protection or guidance.

Not every quinceañera includes this custom. Religious practices differ across regions and families, and secular celebrations may leave out church-based rituals altogether.