Taking The Thorns Out Of Ordering Flowers: A Guide For Guys

By Author: Wesley Berry, AAF
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re you a man who believes flowers should only be sent on special
occasions and only to a woman you are madly in love with? Think
again! Flowers are an appropriate gift for any woman in your life
- mom, sister, friend, coworker, or any other woman you feel
warmly toward. And, women love to be surprised, so send flowers
any time of the year and for no reason at all. Best of all, you
don't have to spring for the really expensive flowers, because
women love to get mixed flowers just as much as they love roses.
Don't believe me? Take a look at the results of a survey
conducted by Bruskin/Golding Research for the Society of
American Florists (SAF):

94% of women say flowers given as a surprise mean the most.

While 83% of women responded that they would most like to
receive flowers from a significant other, 34% would also
like flowers from their sons, 25% from a male friend, 23%
from their father, and 23% from a brother.

62% of women stated they'd like to receive mixed flowers as
a surprise. ...
... Only 28% responded they'd rather have roses.

While that may clear up when and for whom you should send
flowers, it probably doesn't answer many of the other questions
you may have, like:

What do I order?

How do I order?

Will my girlfriend get the wrong idea?

Can I send flowers too often?

First of all, relax. Flowers are probably the easiest gift you
could ever buy. That's because you always have an expert to turn
to for advice-your florist! Even if you have absolutely no idea
what to get, a florist can help you choose the perfect
arrangement. All you'll need to do is tell them who they're for,
what occasion (if any), and a little about the personality of the
recipient. Your florist can walk you through the rest of the
decision making process, or you can simply leave the details up
to them.

When you call your florist, stop in to the shop, or order online,
be sure to have key information on hand, including recipient's
name, delivery address, telephone number, and method of payment.

If you're worried that sending flowers to a woman you've just
begun dating will give her the wrong idea, don't worry! Tell your
florist that the arrangement is for a new girlfriend and they can
help you pick the perfect arrangement to say

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About the Author:

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Wesley Berry is member of the American Academy of
Floriculture (AAF) and President of Wesley Berry Flowers
(http://www.wesleyberryflowers.com), a successful
multi-million dollar floral business that was established
in 1946. His shops provide flower delivery worldwide through
http://www.flowers-worldwide.net and Flower Delivery Express
(http://www.flowerdeliveryexpress.com). Visit Wesley Berry
Flowers on the web at http://www.800wesleys.com