If it’s true that flowers have a language, you don’t want them saying you don’t know the recipient very well.
Ordering a appropriate flowers takes a little more thought than just reciting a credit-card number over the phone. Lori Stowe of the FTD Association, a floral trade organization, has these suggestions:
– Even if it seems obvious, tell the florist what occasion you’re ordering the flowers for.
– Tell him or her something about the recipient–how old the person is, whether it’s a male or female, your relationship to the person and what sentiment you wish to express.
– Note outstanding personality traits that may help determine the design, as well as color preferences or the color scheme and decor of the person’s home.
– Be sure to give the florist the recipient’s complete name, address and phone number. If the flowers will be delivered to a workplace, tell the florist what hours the recipient will be there. If they’ll be delivered to a home with a guarded entrance, let the florist know.
