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,Flowers leave some of their fragrance in the hand that bestows them?
14th February. Valentine Day., It is THE day to express your love through cards, gift baskets ? and flowers., The air is filled with the fragrance of zillions of blooms. A riot of colors greets your eyes as romance swirls all around you. However, your ?valentine? need not be just your sweetheart ?, you can give flowers to your friends, parents, siblings and other family members.
The Power of Flowers
• They bring a smile to the face of the recipient.
• They give you a feeling of satisfaction for making someone happy.
• They convey to the recipient how thoughtful a person you are.
• They indicate in a simple way ?I am thinking of you?.
• They imply that you care for the recipient.
Which Flowers?
Roses:, A rose is the first flower you can think of for Valentine Day. However, don?,t just restrict yourself to buying red roses., Sure, a red rose signifies the feeling of love and that?,s basically what Valentine Day stands for., Do remember, though, that there are a vast variety of choices from the color spectrum ?, some favorites include pink, lavender, yellow and white., Men also love receiving yellow roses. The color red itself is not restricted to a single dark or light shade ?, you can choose from a strawberry hue or a raspberry tinged one. Instead of a single color, you can combine white and red roses, pink and white ones, or yellow roses with a few white rose buds. Due to their high demand on this romantic day, the price of roses tends to be pretty high. While a quartet of rose buds in a vase could cost about $36 approximately, a bouquet of two-dozen roses will be more than $150.
Tulips:, Yellow and red tulips are also popular flowers for Valentine Day., This is because tulips, like roses, are considered to be declarations of love., A bouquet of tulips could cost around $45 to $55.
Irises: Although in some cultures an iris symbolizes ?resurrection? and is used in a burial, this flower?,s petals are considered to shine like stars. Hence, irises are favored flowers for bouquets on Valentine Day.
Carnations: Pink, purple, red, or white ? whatever the color, a carnation is generally considered to be a sign of affection., They add a burst of color when combined with roses of a single color.
Sending Flowers on Valentine Day
, Most people find it easy to order online or call up a local florist and have flowers sent on Valentine Day to the recipient. That?,s fine, of course, if distance prevents you from visiting. It is far better, though, to give flowers personally ? accompanied with a warm hug!
Whatever you plan for the wonderful day, do make it a point to plan well in advance! A sudden business-related meeting could prevent you from handing over a bouquet personally to your sweetheart.
, A florist may want you to give your order at least 2 days in advance, so check this out before it is too late!
For an overseas delivery, order at least 2 weeks in advance.
Find out if the flowers of your choice are in season.
Confirm when flowers will be delivered to the recipient. If you are aware that the recipient will be at home only after 1:00p.,m, then you can make a special request to have it delivered only after that time.
When ordering flowers online, you may be charged an online service fee per delivery, as well as sales tax.
Generally, a florist will offer you a good discount if you order a substantial volume.
Along with the flowers, you can enclose a little surprise ? maybe an invitation to dinner or a gift coupon to a saloon or spa.
Look up a few poems or inspirational quotes ? select one that you can memorize easily and say it while handing over the flowers. The recipient will be delighted!
If you are planning to send a bouquet of a single variety of flowers, you could enclose a small card explaining the significance of that particular flower.
When having flowers delivered to a recipient, it is quite easy to forget the main aspect ? the complete address!, Double check that the address given is correct in all respects ? ?House No.28? could easily be mistakenly given as ?House No.38?. The end result? A surprised recipient (the wrong one) and a fuming sweetheart (the right one)!
Flower Ideas for Valentine Day
, If you know that the recipient is allergic to pollen, don?t despair! Give a bouquet of artificial flowers ?, these often look as real as actual flowers.
If you don?,t mind spending a few extra dollars, you can even present a gold rose! At jewelbasket.com, floridarosegold.,com, and other sites, you can order a rose that has been electroplated with gold. Prices start at $49, depending on whether it is a bud, a semi-opened rose, or a full flower. Some come with a vase., All generally are offered in an elegant gift box.
Flowers can be presented in a heart-shaped box, a small vase, a jar, a bubble wrap, or simply wrapped in beautiful shiny gift paper.
Attach a little teddy to the bouquet.
Give a box of scented candles with the flowers.
Along with the flowers, you can send a few metallic-styled balloons with a message of love on them. A combination of roses, a balloon, some candy and a bear could cost $120 to $140.
Some florists have a unique offer ?, you order a dozen roses for your sweetheart and get a bonus: an additional 12 roses will be sent to the same recipient every following month with no additional fees. This is a wonderful thoughtful idea ? especially so if your sweetheart is overseas.
, As mentioned earlier, roses can be very expensive on this day., So why not present a bouquet of mixed flowers? An assortment of daffodils, tulips, and snapdragons make a pretty picture and cost less than $100., For the same price, and equally beautiful, will be a simple bouquet of daisies, asters and carnations.
A Final Bit of Advice: Make your own bouquet! Simply head to the nearest florist, select a variety of flowers with varying colors, wrap a gift paper around it (not too tightly!,) and tie it up (around the stems) with a satin ribbon. Voila! You very own handmade bouquet is ready! So what if it is just a hotchpotch selection? It?s the thought that counts! AND don?t bother about which flower symbolizes what ? just give it!
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