Guidelines On Selecting The Right Flowers

By Gabriel King

Whether we use them as gifts for special events or for showing our feelings towards those who matter to us most, flowers are always the first choice. But as there are several 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 awareness of the likes and dislikes of the recipient makes the decision straightforward, but at the same time the appropriateness according to the occasion has to be considered. For instance, flowers with lively colours such as daisies or roses can be chosen for jovial events, as they are in keeping with the mood of such events. But sad occasions require you to show your condolence by presenting flowers like white carnations or gladiolus.

Too much experimentation on your part regarding selection of flowers might not be fruitful if the receiver is not very familiar to you, and in such a situation it is better to opt for traditional and safe choices. Here too, the occasion will determine which flower you can select. For example, you can present a bouquet of colourful lilies to congratulate someone on having successfully finished graduation, and seasonal flowers to couples on their day of marriage.

When you are not sure about flower choice, it is always prudent to make use of the services of an expert florist, be it the flower shop near your house or an online florist. A florist having a good collection of flowers and a famous brand name attached to his shop must be chosen if you seek excellent service. If you are based in Singapore and are looking for good flowers, then this task would be quite easy. Most markets have a good Singapore flower shop, and the alternative of buying through the internet is also available for added convenience. A quick search on any search engine with the words 'florist Singapore' will yield a list of several flower shops based in Singapore.

It is very likely that if you purchase flowers online, you will have a greater variety of flowers to choose from than an offline florist. However, you may have to make an extra payment for home delivery, and check if the flowers will reach you in time. You should also ensure that the credit card data that you are providing is on a secure network and is not likely to be misused. On the other hand, for some people there is nothing even remotely similar to purchasing from a specialist florist, and they would never trade his advice for the comfort of online flower shopping. - 33393

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