For certain holidays or special occasions, flowers are not just the traditional gift, but the most inspired. You can create a personalized bouquet that sends your love, thanks, congratulations or a thousand other feelings. However, since all of these occasions can be difficult to remember, here is a helpful list of the top ten reasons to give flowers. Keep this handy and you’ll never have to worry about forgetting an important flower-sending occasion again.
#1 Valentine’s Day
The number one holiday when it comes to flower sales, Valentine’s Day showers us with rivers of roses and chocolate. It is tradition to give flowers to that special person on Valentine’s Day, and who wants to disappoint. Don’t limit yourself to roses though, mix up your bouquet with lilies or stephanotis, or buy a bouquet of your sweetheart’s favorite flowers.
#2 birthday
A wedding is one of the most magical days in a person’s life, and flowers can help revive the memories of that day. You could stick with the classic red roses to symbolize your perfect love, or you could get a huge bouquet of the flowers you had at your wedding. Either way, a bouquet of flowers on your anniversary shows your continued devotion and appreciation.
#3 Death of a loved one
Sooner or later we all have to face the unfortunate loss of a loved one. Whether we have lost our parents, siblings, or spouse, grief can sometimes feel like an ocean swallowing us whole. This is a very lonely time for many people, and sending a bouquet of flowers shows that you care and are there for your friend, no matter what. White lilies, which symbolize purity, are often an option for this sad occasion.
#4 “I’m sorry”
You screwed up big time, now what? One of the best ways to start apologizing for your behavior is to send flowers. A great option to send is the purple hyacinth, which means “I’m sorry.” Always follow up with a verbal apology, of course, but send flowers as a way to get the other party into an open frame of mind where they can accept the apology.
#5 Get well soon
Hospitals can be drab, beige-colored establishments with little light or laughter. In fact, they can be downright depressing at times. Help your sick friend by sending them a sunny bouquet of flowers, such as gerberas, which symbolize joy and a light heart. Part of the road to recovery is a positive mood, and bright flowers can really help a sick person’s mood.
#6 New baby
Congratulations, it’s a boy! Or maybe, she’s a girl! Whatever the gender, the sweet way to welcome a new baby into the world is to send flowers to the new parents. You can stick to the traditional pink or blue color schemes, or send a bright multi-colored bouquet to symbolize the new found joy in your parents’ lives.
#7 Promotion
Climbing the next rung of the ladder at work can be a great cause for celebration. Let your friend know you’re excited for him by sending him a bouquet of stargazer lilies, which symbolize ambition and smell like ambrosia. Or you could send a vase filled with large, bright sunflowers, indicating pride and joy. Sharing the joy of a promotion makes everyone proud as blue jays.
#8 Graduation
Many of the same flowers used for promotion at work will also suit graduation, with the addition of the pink rose which is ideal for graduating girls. Flowers really show that you care deeply and have the graduate in your thoughts.
#9 Birthday
If you have to go to work on your birthday, as many of us do, nothing beats receiving a beautiful bouquet of flowers in the middle of the day. Sending flowers to someone you love on their birthday makes them feel special, especially when that person is at work.
#10 Just because
Sometimes the best prize is a surprise! All of the above events are occasions when a person would love to receive flowers. But an unexpected bouquet of flowers can really lift someone up and elevate them to a happy plane of existence, at least for the week. The sweet reminder of your love and respect will bring you more pleasure simply because it is a surprise.