Wednesday, January 27, 2010

How To Choose The Proper Flower For A Particular Event

By Jack Drilon

Gifting flowers to people on special events or to convey love or compassion towards those close to us has been an age-old tradition throughout the world. But as there are many flower varieties, and different meanings have been attributed to each of them, one must be cautious to avoid the embarrassing scenario of choosing the wrong flower for the event.

Beforehand knowledge of the likes and dislikes of the person receiving the flowers makes the decision easy, but at the same time the appropriateness according to the occasion has to be considered. For example, flowers with bright colours such as daisies or roses can be selected for joyful events, as they are in line with the mood of such events. But sad occasions require you to express your sympathy by presenting flowers like white carnations or gladiolus.

In case you are not very familiar with the recipient, you can opt for the usual options without exercising your judgment and taking any risk in this regard. In this case too, the choice should be entirely dependent on the event. For example, you can present a bouquet of colourful lilies to congratulate someone on having successfully completed graduation, and seasonal flowers to couples on their day of marriage.

Brilliantly coloured flowers are suited for birthdays. For anniversaries, like 25 years, the most proper are luxurious and conventional bouquets with a suitable color scheme. In observance of giving birth, pink flowers are good choice for a baby girl, and yellow or orange flowers for a boy. Gerberas are brilliant and bold flowers, perfectly fit to a happy occasion like a birthday, anniversary or birth.

If you are confused about which flower to pick, you must seek advice from an expert florist in a flower shop or an online florist to help you in your decisions. To ensure that you receive trustworthy service, choose a florist who is associated with a reputed brand and offers a vast range of choices. This is not an issue at all for anyone who lives in Singapore or is attending an event here. Most markets have a good Singapore flower shop, and the option of buying through the internet is also available for added convenience. To look for an online shop, all you are required to do is search for the words 'florist Singapore', and you will find a lot of options to select from.

It is very likely that if you shop for flowers online, you will have a greater variety of flowers to choose from than a regular florist. However, you may have to pay an additional charge for home delivery, and check if the flowers can be delivered to you in time. You should also make sure that the credit card information that you are submitting is on a secure network and is not going to be misused. Nevertheless, several people prefer on the spot advice of a florist, which makes them reject the option of online shopping and go for a traditional flower shop instead.

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