Guide to buying Valentine's Day Flowers
Giving flowers on Valentine’s Day shows you care - but when you nail it and choose the perfect bouquet for your special someone you make the occasion truly memorable.
The ideal Valentine’s Day flowers come down to your partner’s taste and the message you want to send. This means the perfect flowers may not necessarily be the biggest bunch you can find, and they probably won’t be the budget bouquet you can pick up from the supermarket on the way home from work!
So how do you find flowers that are just right when there are so many options?
Matching the perfect blooms to your perfect someone does require a little thought and effort. But the good news is, you don’t have to visit every florist in town or spend hours searching online, because we’ve put together this handy guide to help you get your selection right.
Know What Your Valentine Loves
It sounds obvious but knowing what your other half likes and dislikes when it comes to flowers is an important starting point. Jumping online and trying to wing it, hoping that inspiration will strike once you start looking, will likely end in overwhelm, frustration and a poor decision.
While you don’t need to have an in-depth discussion about it, asking some open-ended questions and paying attention should give you enough to make a good choice. Once you’ve discovered a few of their favourite flowers, use the information wisely. If your partner says they love the romance of red roses on Valentines Day, don’t try and be original and choose lilies or gerbras instead. On the other hand, if you’ve discovered your valentine only likes white flowers, stick to that colour. No matter how beautiful, elaborate and expensive your flowers are, if they don’t suit your lover’s tastes, they won’t be fully appreciated.
Don’t Order Your Flowers at The Last-Minute
While it’s great to be spontaneous occasionally, leaving your order for Valentine’s Day roses flowers to the last minute is never a good idea. That’s when everyone is out to get their flowers and florists are operating at their peak to keep up with the spike in demand. On top of this, stock can be limited on or close to the day, which means after all your careful thought and consideration you may not be able to buy exactly what you want and might have to compromise.
It’s fair to say that leaving it to the last minute is asking for trouble. When you place your online order early, you can rest easy knowing your flowers are sorted and will be delivered on the day with zero hassle.
Choose Your Florist Wisely
Where you buy your flowers from is important too. Imagine the disappointment on both your faces, if a poor-quality arrangement turns up on Valentine’s Day - or worse still, it doesn’t arrive at all! You can avoid this nightmare by ordering from a reputable and experienced florist.
You may pay a little more when you buy quality flowers, but remember that you do get value for money as they look better and last longer. Plus, when you buy from a florist who specialises in Valentine’s Day flowers it means you’ll have a fantastic selection to choose from, and you can order with confidence knowing they’ll arrive on time and look amazing.
How Your Flowers are Delivered Matters
When giving flowers, like many things in life, the delivery matters. If you want to maintain the element of surprise, ordering from an online florist who can deliver right to your partner’s doorstep is your best bet.
However, if you’re keen to hand your gift over in person so you can enjoy the moment, why not have them delivered to your office on the day? That way, you can avoid battling the crowds at the florist and won’t be tempted to pick-up a last-minute bunch from the supermarket on the way home.
So, Are You Ready to Get It Right This Valentine’s Day?
It’s true that giving your partner flowers of any sort on Valentine’s Day will always be appreciated. However, if you want to truly impress, the type of flowers you choose, the way they look and how they are delivered all matters.
Getting it right isn’t hard – it’s as simple as doing a little digging to learn what she likes, ordering early from a quality florist, deciding on the best delivery method and presenting your flowers in an impressive way. When you do these small things well, your effort will show, and this Valentine’s Day may well be your best yet.
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