Sending flowers is a timeless, elegant way to express emotions, celebrate milestones, and strengthen connections with loved ones. Whether you're looking to brighten someone's day, offer comfort, or commemorate a special occasion, choosing the right flowers ensures that your message is beautifully conveyed. At Kremp Florist, we have decades of experience with flowers, so we've put together this guide to help you select the best floral arrangement, understand proper etiquette for different occasions, and navigate the flower ordering process to ensure a seamless delivery experience.
When Is it Most Appropriate to Send Flower Arrangements? Occasions for Sending Flowers
There are countless reasons to send flowers to someone, and each flower arrangement carries its own unique symbolism. Below are some of the most common occasions for which flower delivery is an appropriate gesture and recommendations for the best floral choices.
Celebrating Special Occasions and Personal Milestones With Beautiful Flower Arrangements
Sending flowers for joyful events shows love, support, and appreciation.
- Birthdays: Bright, cheerful flowers are perfect for birthdays. Consider colorful birthday bouquets featuring fresh roses, gerbera daisies, delicate lilies, and sunflowers, as they reflect joy and warmth. You can also personalize arrangements by incorporating the recipient's birth month flower, making it the focal point of the birthday arrangement.
- Anniversaries: Romantic flowers are a must for anniversaries, with red roses being the most classic choice. Elegant orchids, tulips, and peonies can also add a sophisticated touch to an anniversary flower arrangement. Consider matching the bouquet to the milestone anniversary year.
- Graduations: Celebrate a graduate's academic achievements with vibrant graduation arrangements featuring sunflowers, carnations, and daffodils. Flowers in school colors or wrapped with a ribbon matching the colors of the alma mater add a thoughtful touch. Floral centerpieces also make beautiful decorations for any graduation ceremony or party.
- New Baby: For a new baby, flower arrangements featuring soft pastel flowers such as hydrangeas, lilies, and pale roses are a great choice. Blue and white arrangements suit baby boys, while pink and lavender flowers are perfect for baby girls. Yellow or green arrangements offer a gender-neutral option.
- Milestone Achievements: Celebrate an important or notable milestone in the life of a loved one with a surprise flower delivery. Starting a new job, getting a promotion, or buying a home are flower-worthy events, and surprising someone you care about with a celebratory flower arrangement for these big achievements is a wonderful way to boost their confidence and let them know that you're proud of them as they reach their goals.
Expressing Sympathy and Support With Thoughtful Flower Arrangements and Displays
Fresh flower arrangements provide comfort and show that you care and have the recipient and their family in your thoughts during difficult times.
- Get Well Soon: When sending flowers to someone recovering from an illness or surgery, opt for cheerful but non-fragrant blooms like daisies, tulips, or hydrangeas. Avoid heavily scented flowers like lilies, which may not be suitable for hospital rooms. Potted plants like orchids or succulents are also great long-lasting alternatives.
- Funerals and Sympathy: Traditionally, sympathy arrangements feature lilies, chrysanthemums, carnations, and roses. White flowers symbolize purity and peace, while soft pastels provide a sense of comfort. Consider sending a standing spray for memorial services or a vase arrangement of sympathy flowers for the family's home. If you are ordering funeral flowers for delivery to a religious service, check for any traditions regarding floral gifts.
- Thinking of You: A surprise bouquet "just because" can make someone's day. Opt for seasonal flowers or a mix of their favorite blooms to show appreciation and thoughtfulness.
Romantic Flowers That Speak to Your Love and Desire
Flowers are one of the most powerful ways to express love and admiration.
- Valentine's Day: When ordering flowers for Valentine's Day, red roses remain the ultimate symbol of love, but for a unique twist, consider pink or white roses, elegant orchids, or delicate peonies. Tulips, representing perfect love, are also a great alternative.
- Just Because: A spontaneous bouquet of mixed seasonal flowers or a hand-tied floral arrangement featuring the recipient's favorite blooms is a heartfelt way to show affection any time of year.
Flower Delivery for Holidays and Special Events
Sending flowers for seasonal celebrations adds warmth and festive spirit.
- Mother's Day: Mother's Day is one of the biggest flower-giving holidays, second only to Valentine's Day. Carnations, lilies, and mixed floral bouquets are popular choices for Mother's Day flower arrangements. Pink flowers symbolize gratitude and love, making them ideal for mothers and grandmothers.
- Christmas, Easter, or Thanksgiving: Seasonal flowers include red poinsettias and amaryllis for Christmas, pastel tulips and lilies for Easter, and warm-hued roses and chrysanthemums for Thanksgiving. Wreaths and centerpieces also make excellent holiday gifts.
What to Consider When Choosing a Flower Arrangement
As with choosing any gift, your top consideration should be what the recipient would appreciate most. Do they have a favorite flower? What about a least favorite? For example, do they hate the smell of lilies? What's their favorite color? Do they have any allergies that would limit their enjoyment of a flower delivery? Are they sensitive to strong fragrances? These are all important questions to ask yourself when picking out flowers to send to someone you hold dear.
The best flower arrangement is one that aligns with the occasion, the recipient's preferences, and the setting. Here's what to consider when selecting the perfect bouquet:
Color Palette
- Bright Colors (Yellow, Orange, Pink): Convey happiness, energy, and celebration
- Soft Pastels (Lavender, Peach, Pale Pink): Symbolize grace, serenity, and romance
- Neutral Tones (White, Cream, Green): Represent purity, elegance, and sympathy
- Rich, Deep Hues (Red, Burgundy, Dark Purple): Evoke passion and deep emotions
Size and Shape
- Compact Arrangements: Suitable for small spaces like hospital rooms and offices
- Tall, Elegant Displays: Ideal for formal occasions and grand gestures
- Hand-Tied Bouquets: Offer a more personal, casual look, perfect for romantic surprises
Fragrance Considerations
Some flowers, like lilies and gardenias, have a strong fragrance, which may not be suitable for individuals with allergies or confined spaces. Consider hypoallergenic options like hydrangeas, tulips, and orchids.
Seasonality
Opting for a seasonal flower arrangement ensures freshness, affordability, and availability. Flowers that are in season are typically readily available, minimizing the need for substitutions. They are often a more budget-friendly option, whereas out-of-season flowers are likely to be costlier, which, in turn, increases the overall cost of the flower arrangement. Seasonal flowers are also naturally fresher and longer-lasting; your recipient will be amazed at how long the fresh-cut flowers they receive will last!
Best Spring Flowers
- Tulips
- Daffodils
- Hyacinths
- Peonies
- Cherry blossoms
- Lilacs
- Ranunculus
Best Summer Flowers
- Sunflowers
- Roses
- Daisies
- Hydrangeas
- Zinnias
- Orchids
- Lavender
Best Fall Flowers
- Chrysanthemums
- Dahlias
- Marigolds
- Asters
- Calla lilies
- Celosia
Best Winter Flowers
- Poinsettias
- Amaryllis
- Lilies
- Orchids
- Carnations
- Holly
What to Know When Ordering a Flower Delivery
To ensure a smooth delivery, keep these factors in mind:
- Recipient Details:Â Provide the recipient's full name, address, and phone number. Double-check delivery location restrictions (e.g., hospitals may have specific policies). Pro tip: Make sure you have all of the delivery information on hand before you sit down to place your online flower delivery order. You don't want to find yourself searching around for a loved one's information or, worse yet, having to contact them to get that information, ruining the surprise.
- Delivery Timing:Â Same-day floral delivery is available, but for peak times of the year like Valentine's Day and Mother's Day, ordering in advance is recommended. Consider the schedule of the person you're sending flowers to, and have them delivered as close as possible to a time that makes sense for them. For example, if the flower delivery is scheduled for a weekday, it may be best to have it delivered to their office. For a weekend delivery, their residence may be best. Everyone's schedule is different, so it's important to think about what might work best for your loved one to whom you're sending flowers.
- Personalization: Add a heartfelt message with the flower arrangement to enhance its meaning. This is your opportunity to clearly express the sentiment behind the flowers. If you find that you're at a loss for words, it's OK to keep it simple.
- Vase vs. Hand-Tied Bouquet:Â When giving a flower arrangement, think about what is going to be best for your loved one. If the recipient may not have a vase, ordering an arrangement that comes with one is a practical option; you want to send them flowers, not send them to the store in search of a vase. If you're confident that the recipient has a vase on hand, hand-tied bouquets are a fine option.
Most Popular Flowers for Delivery
Some flowers remain timeless favorites that are go-tos for many different occasions. These are versatile, meaningful, and beloved by many:
- Roses: Available in various colors, each symbolizing different emotions
- Lilies: Symbolize purity, sympathy, and elegance
- Orchids: Exotic and long-lasting, perfect for sophisticated gifts
- Tulips: Represent love, comfort, and spring renewal
- Carnations: Resilient, budget-friendly, and great for many different occasions
- Sunflowers: Bring brightness and joy, making them a favorite for celebrations
- Daisies: Simple and cheerful, perfect for friendly gestures
- Hydrangeas: Offer lush fullness and symbolize gratitude
- Peonies: Represent romance and prosperity, ideal for weddings and anniversaries
Kremp Florist Takes Pride in Making the Process of Sending Flowers as Seamless as Possible
Ordering flowers is an art that blends sentiment, occasion, and aesthetics. Whether you're celebrating a milestone, expressing condolences, or simply brightening the day of someone you care about, selecting the right flowers ensures that your message is beautifully conveyed and promptly received. We take great pride in providing expertly crafted floral arrangements for every occasion, delivering fresh and high-quality flowers nationwide and beyond. For your next floral gift, explore our collections and let us help you make someone's day unforgettable.
