How To Order Flowers
What kinds of flowers should I order as a romantic gesture?
If you really want to impress someone that you're blown away by and you want to speak your heart, I think it's important to tell the florist exactly how you feel about that person. This can be really candid and embarrassing, but when someone really involves me with a little story, I will go the nines for them with flowers. Also, when I'm talking about what they're looking for, I want to know about the person they're giving the flowers to. I want to know if they like Mimi or Prada, if they like highland or lowland, if they're fancy or just want something relaxed. It's important to understand the recipient. You just want to have a dialog - that's really the most important thing.
What kinds of flowers should I order to make an apology?
If you are trying to get out of Doghouse, that is really a delicate thing. I think Red Roses are totally cheesy and you can't go that route. If you want to use roses in an ironic sense, probably one can help you out of the Doghouse. But I think peonies, etc. just kill people.
What kinds of flowers should I order for someone who's ill?
If someone is ill and it's not a respiratory thing, I would recommend sending something fragrant like garden roses. These flowers are beautifully fragrant. Hyacinths are wonderful, as are paper whites.
What kinds of flowers should I order for a friend?
For a friend, buying flowers if you just want to say hi or something, poppies would be great. Something uplifting, sweet. Teddy bear sunflowers are not expensive and long lasting. Something garden-like and loose, and just relaxed.
What kinds of flowers should I order for a business associate?
If you're trying to impress a business associate or say thank you, I would recommend sending one orchid plant. A singular plant is beautiful. Hopefully, you can find something that is more interesting than a phalaenopsis flower.
What should I put on the card when ordering flowers for a romantic partner?
You're trying to think of what to say to somebody on a card. I've had a million really funny, ridiculous cards. My favorites were always going off: 'Roses are red violets are blue...' - something silly, punny. Puns are fantastic in my opinion. I think sweet is better to go with than ironic or funny. You're sending flowers; I mean, it's old fashioned.
What should I put on the card when ordering flowers for condolence?
Condolence is hard. My favorite phrase is, "Our thoughts and prayers are with you." Use, "Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time," if it's not a religious thing, just showing concern. I think deepest condolences is not something you should write anymore; it's cheesy.
What should I put on the card when ordering 'get well' flowers?
When someone's sick, I like to write to brighten your day. Puns are great for that - just something to cheer them up. Just give them something that is sweet and funny with the flowers.
What are the most common mistakes people make when ordering flowers?
I think common mistakes people make when ordering flowers are ordering something that they think is chic and cool, but is actually from ten years ago. It's important to listen to the florist. If you trust them, describe the situation, describe what that person's like and let them run with it. Also, ordering plant baskets can often be a mistake. Baskets in general are out - don't do it. There are a million mistakes, but generally, find someone you trust and let them field it, make it happen.
Is it appropriate to order flowers for a man?
It is always appropriate to order flowers for a man. I do tons of male arrangements. You just have to tell the florist that you are delivering the flowers to a man, especially if its an ambiguous name. You want to make sure that it's not too feminine and that it's tailored. Orchid plants, again, are great for men; antheriums are great for men; things that are more textural and masculine in nature.
