Sending flowers is a great gesture for a variety of occasions. Although most common on Valentine's day or anniversaries, flowers are also a nice birthday gift. Of course, not all floral bouquets are created equal. Therefore, designing or choosing the right bouquet can be overwhelming for most people because of all the floral and style options available. If you are considering giving flowers for a birthday, here are a few factors to consider.
Recipient
One of the first factors to consider when choosing flowers for a birthday gift is who will be receiving the bouquet. Different flowers represent different things, so you will want to know which flower will best represent the relationship with the recipient of the bouquet.
For example, red roses and red tulips symbolize romantic love, so they are ideal choices for a wife or girlfriend. If you are planning to gift your mom or grandmother flowers for their birthday, consider pink, white, or yellow roses, tulips, or even daisies. Carnations are also a good option for family members, such as moms, grandmothers, and sisters.
Birth Month
The month in which the recipient was born can also be a good option for choosing flowers. Just like every birth month has a birthstone, every month has a specific flower. For example, if the recipient was born in January, opt for carnations in their floral bouquet. Daffodils are the perfect option for March birthdays and roses represent the month of June. If the recipient was born in September or October, they may love a bouquet filled with asters and marigolds respectively.
It is not imperative to include flowers that represent the recipients birth month in their birthday bouquet. However, they can be a meaningful gesture to consider if you are struggling to choose the right flowers.
Container or Not
Once you decide on the flowers that will suit the recipient, you will need to decide whether the bouquet should be arranged in a vase or other type of container or tied together and wrapped in paper or another material. Each option has its pros and cons.
Many people choose to send bouquets already arranged in vases or other types of containers, such as a mason jar or even decorative pitcher. This is a suitable option, but if the recipient has a different style, they may prefer to arrange the flowers in their own vase or container.
Sending or bringing the bouquet wrapped in plastic or even brown paper is also an option to consider, especially if the recipient would prefer to arrange the flowers in their own way. Learn more about your options by contacting local flower stores.
