Give the Gift That Counts Flowers
Posted by admin | Under Wedding Floral Arrangements Sunday Feb 7, 2010
In United States, flowers, gift baskets or jewelry are popular choices for gift ideas. Most people purchase gifts that are thoughtful and appreciated, that gift is flowers.
If you are getting married soon, you are going to find out that silk wedding flowers are the new and improved flower to have at any wedding. Do it yourself wedding flowers are also offered in large quantities. Spring wedding flowers are flowers used for weddings that occur during the spring time. One of the most popular flowers are the spring time flowers, the petals are delicate and the colors are bright and they are used for bouquets. When planning for a wedding choosing the flowers can be fun for you and your bridal party and they might even come up with great ideas that you would have not of thought of. When choosing flowers it is a good idea to work with a florist, they are able to show different displays and arrangement that can stimulate ideas that can turn out to be very unique which in a lot of situations fits into the budget you are working with.
By adding cut flowers to your arrangements from various plants can really spruce up the arrangement. Moreover, their arrangements change from time to time; you can always expect something new. Choosing between silk flowers and real flowers is a sometimes a difficult task because silk flowers look so real today. Most people opt for real flowers because real flowers have a beautiful aroma while silk flowers do not.
Flowers symbolize many different things so be careful when choosing them. Garden basket types are one of the most popular arrangements you can find in the market.
Most florists and garden centers carry delightful little blooming plants in 4″ pots that are surprisingly inexpensive and can add color and charm to any desktop or vanity. There are many online sites that offer many different choices plus you are able to get the flowers at a discount most of the time.
To buy sympathy flowers, you can access a flower delivery service by telephone or the internet, or you can go directly to a flower shop and place an order for future delivery. These flower shops also offer delivery of their products. So how do you know which online florist to choose and trust for superior product quality and top delivery efficiency?
There are many flowers stores that offer the same day delivery service, but check with the store because sometimes there is a distance restriction. They should offer a guarantee for delivery on the date specified, and use an encryption system for processing credit card payments online. There are also discount flower delivery services available on both the national and local level.
Doesn’t matter why you are purchasing flowers, you are able to arrange and order the flowers to project and say the right saying. There are so many different occasions you can by flowers for anniversary, birthday, I’m sorry, new baby and get well flowers.
Looking for flowers that are unique or a designer flower arrangement you can save money by not adding as many flowers and replacing the missing flowers with baby’s breath. There are so many options to choose from when trying to choose a floral arrangements they are only limited by the imagination, and floral arrangement can be made to fit your budget. A good florist will understand your budget and will think of creative ways to keep you within your budget.
David Marc Fishman
http://www.articlesbase.com/gardening-articles/give-the-gift-that-counts-flowers-94198.html
Guys how do you feel about receiving flowers as a gift?
Do you think there is a societal preconception that men do not like to receive flowers as a gift. IE it’s not considered a masculine gift? Does this borderline stereotype or fact more?
How would your reaction to receiving flowers from different gender / age differ?
Does this reaction include confused raised eyebrows, upperward inflection toned thank yous phrased in a question, dropped jaws?
Any particular floral preferences?
Personally for me it’s all about the thought that counts.
(For me multicolored carnations)
Ladies feel free to provide input.
Jane and JD that’s an interesting contrast. Men holding a preference for growing flowers versus receiving them as a gift.
Wow orchids seem to be in lately huh?
Aww Dark Eyes….*passes pepper* ;P
Part because of the cliche around men and flowers, and because flowers represent freedom , [fragile for a small moment in time] together with their beauty for me,, then it’s the best present l could possibly get from a caring enough women. Very appreciated. as doesn’t happen often does it? And why not l say It’s almost expected the other way around.
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I asked a similar question.
I would love to know if a guy in my life appreciated flowers as a gift, because I like them myself. They smell nice and look nice. They are a nice gesture. I try to give gifts which I’d would appreciate receiving. But if a guy would be offended receiving flowers, I would not.
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flowers are for women my ex use to send those edible fruit that look like flowers that was awesome
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My husband doesn’t like receiving flowers but he likes growing them. He’s into gardening/farming.
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My boyfriend has a horticulture hobby and I do get him plants as gifts. I once got him a fairly rare orchid specimen. Does that count?
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Before I had the castration, I would throw it to the garbage. But since then, I love it. Mangina life is so ….great!
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I’ve never received any sort of gift upon meeting someone, but if I were presented with flowers, I would be surprised but find it lovely. I think it’s a cultural thing where men aren’t supposed to receive flowers, but I find flowers beautiful and if a young lady presented a bouqet of anything, let’s say yellow roses for the sake of it, I think it would be a very sweet gesture. Regrettably, feminists have taught American women to be selfish and bleed men dry rather than do anything sweet for us.
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What are you talking about??
If a woman brings me flowers….. then it’s crystal-clear manipulation.
If she doesn’t, then she’s not thoughtful.
(You gotta play the game BACK at women.)
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What’s better than roses on a piano?
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<instert wise crack punch line here>
I’ve received flowers and a meal as an apology once from an ex… I got home, the place was dark save a few night-lights she’d plugged in, a hot bath had been ran and a meal was waiting for me in the kitchen (just zap it for 2 mins). She’d put out the knife & fork, place-mat, a bunch of flowers in the center of the table and a note apologising for something she’d done.
I was really taken aback by it.
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im a girl and i LOVE recieving flowers, they are pretty, smell pretty, and just in general i believe guys should get girls flowers:) i dont know why i just feel like its more of a traditional thing for guys to get girls flowers, i guess im a bit traditional? i dont think i would buy a guy flowers honestly unless he told me personally that he really liked recieving flowers.
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If it was from a female fine. If it was from a male I would not like it in the least.
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My uncle was partial to orchids. He got one for Christmas once I found out.
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Troll, they feel great about it. In fact I send my boyfriend flowers to his job every month when he gets his paycheck. It’s coincidental I swear!
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I don’t know if there is a societal preconception or not, but I don’t much care for receiving flowers as a gift from anyone of any gender/age (except from a child or someone who may not have the means to obtain anything particularly useful).
I mean really, what can you do with them? You put them in a vase with water and set it on the coffee table. It’s there, it doesn’t do anything, and then it dies in a week.
It’s about utility, not just the thought that counts. I would much more appreciate a gift that I can actually use and enjoy, like a stereo or a BBQ grill or a tank.
It’s not like I won’t say "thank you" and I won’t consider it not masculine. I just think flowers are kind of a useless gift.
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I did once. It was one of the most useless gifts ever. It was the boutineer. It was going away gift. Why not a 6 pack, a book, a pair of gloves?
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My husband of 20 years is always giving me roses for birthdays, anniversaries and the Valentine’s Days. So, one year I decided to return the favor, and sent him a gorgeous bouquet of burgundy gladiolas to his office on his birthday. I always thought that gladiolas were kind of male flowers, and besides he always admired them, when he saw them. He was surprised and touched by my thoughtfulness, but asked me never do it again. Smile. Evidently there were some cutting remarks from his male co-workers made on a subject of men and flowers, which could have been inspired entirely by envy. However, in a future I found other ways to express my love for him without making him feel uncomfortable on his special day.
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I had a bouquet of red roses delivered to my office. It was a gift from my GF. I liked the idea; in fact it felt good about she doing this for me. I didn’t know how to handle the roses and felt a little taken back, but i managed.
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I asked my ex that once, and his response was "I’d probably eat ‘em".
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Yes,I am a boy and I love receiving flowers.Red roses are my favorite
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