How to Choose Flowers for Every Occasion?
With so many celebrations and events occurring each year, it can be difficult to come up with unique gift ideas. However, flower bouquets will always remain a firm favourite when it comes to present-giving, leaving only one problem – what flowers do you choose for each occasion? Discover the best flowers for different occasions and delight friends and family with the perfect choice of flower arrangements.
Birthdays
When you know a person well, even if you don’t know for certain, you will probably be able to guess what type of flowers they like the most. Yet if you aren’t completely sure what flowers are perfect to give the birthday boy or girl. A mixed bouquet of pale pink roses and white lilies teamed with lush green leaves makes for a feminine flower delivery that your friend will be overjoyed to receive.
Should your friend or family member be a little wacky, give them a huge bouquet of sunflowers to bring a smile to their face on their special day. If it is the birthday of your partner then you will want to order a romantic bouquet from your florist. Red roses are, of course, the go-to flower of choice for all things romantic, but there are other romantic choices out there. Be thoughtful and purchase the birthday flower of that month. The flowers according to the month are as follows:
1. January - snowdrop and carnations
2. February - violets and primroses
3. March - daffodils and jonquils
4. April - daisies and sweet peas
5. May - lilies of the valley and hawthorns
6. June - roses and honeysuckles
7. July - larkspurs and water lilies
8. August - gladiolus and poppies
9. September - asters and morning glory
10. October - marigolds and cosmos
11. November - chrysanthemums
12. December - narcissus and holly flowers
Mother’s Day
The most popular flowers delivered for Mother’s Day are pink carnations. These flowers have become known as the flowers for mothers as it is said that pink carnations first bloomed when the Virgin Mary wept as her son, Jesus Christ carried his cross. Carnations symbolise purity, faith, charity and undying love. Pink carnations are very pretty indeed, and it is easy to see why so many choose to gift their mothers with these beautiful blooms on Mother’s Day. You can make a bouquet extra special by adding pink and white roses into the mix, creating an exceptionally pretty and elegant bouquet. For a slightly different type of bouquet, choose a colourful display of tulips. Tulips are available in all different shades and colours, and so you can choose a mixture, opt for hues you know your mother will love.
Valentine’s Day
This romantic day is celebrated by people of all different ages and with all manner of budgets. Who wouldn’t love to send 100 red roses to the one they love on Valentine’s Day? Unfortunately, most people don’t have the budget to do this. The great things are that there are other flowers, besides roses, that are viewed as romantic. Carnations are a cheaper alternative yet still signify love. Lilacs are such pretty flowers and are associated with new love, which makes them the perfect flowers to give when you have only just entered a new relationship. White orchids are an exotic option and look spectacular when arranged with white roses, eucalyptus, chrysanthemums and laurel.
Funeral and Sympathy Flowers
When a friend or relative experienced the loss of someone they love, you will want to express your condolences. Contemporary funeral flowers are usually a celebration of the person’s life rather than sombre arrangements. Rather than a bouquet of flowers, it is customary to send a wreath, flowers in the shape of a cross for religious loved ones, or even a basket of blooms.