Floral
gift ideas vary in style and price range. The first thing to consider
is the recipient. It is a good idea to send a gift that reflects the
recipient’s style or preferences. There are many ways to choose
a floral gift. You may want to consider the following:
• Events – if the floral gift is in celebration of a
specific event or accomplishment, consider the theme, such as welcoming
a newborn baby, commemorating a birthday, a promotion, a graduation,
an anniversary or a special holiday. There are many floral gifts that
can be made to suit these special events.
• Personalization is key when sending flowers. Roses are nice,
but if the recipient is not a fan of roses then flowers may convey
the message that the sender is thoughtful, but not thoughtful enough
to know the recipient’s favorite flower.
• Practicality – you may find it helpful to think about
vases in terms of practicality. Some vases can be reused in ways other
than holding more flowers.
• Combination gifts – flowers are often a great beginning,
but you may want to combine flowers with another gift, such as balloons
or tickets to a special performance.
When choosing flowers, think about the person to whom you are sending
them. It is best to find out their favorite flower or combination
of flowers. Some people would really prefer a potted plant to cut
flowers. These practical folks may reason that cut flower will die,
while a potted plant, small tree or bush will live on.
If you are sending flowers as condolences for a funeral, you may
wish to think of comforting colors, rather than boisterous, loud colors.
Another way to choose funeral sprays is by thinking of the deceased
person’s favorite colors, seasons or specific flowers. The specialists
at floral shops can be of great help when choosing appropriate flowers
during difficult times.
Sometimes monetary constraints come into play when considering floral
gift ideas. It is a good idea to alert your florist to your flower
budget from the get-go. This helps the florist to know the size and
limits of the arrangement.
One of the best ways to come up with floral gift ideas is to browse
through florists’ sample books, catalogs and Web sites. You
will quickly find ideas that appeal to you, as well as ideas that
do not appeal to you. Finding out what you don’t like in flowers
is just as important as finding out what you do like. Keep the recipient
in mind, stay within your budget and consider creative gifts for your
special someone.