Why Flowers Make Great Gifts 

Whether adding color to a room, or just expressing your appreciation for someone, flowers can be a perfect gift. They’re a great way to bring a smile to a loved one’s face, even on a scientific level! In a study recorded by Record Online,  the mere presence of flowers led to a rise in joy and happiness.

Picking your Flowers 

When you get to the point where you need to pick out what flowers you’re going to get, lots of factors come into play. First, think about the occasion and why you’re getting flowers for this person. With this, think of feelings and images this occasion evokes. For example, a Mother’s Day bouquet would likely have bright and happy colors, while a bouquet for a student’s graduation might have blues or even colors from their college. Along with this, think of the recipient’s color preferences. This will help you narrow down possible color selections to one or two colors. For the best results, pick one dominant color and one or two accent colors. 

Now that you know what colors to get, you can now pick out the flowers themselves. This choice can be influenced by a variety of factors. One of these could be flower symbolism. Each flower conveys its own message, like how a rose symbolizes love. You could use this to pass on many different messages to a person in an original and beautiful way! The best results usually come from having a dominant flower and different accent types. 

The “dominant flowers” in your bouquet will be the biggest and most plentiful ones. Some examples are roses, sunflowers, peonies, or carnations. Your “accent flowers” can be any type of small flower that would keep the dominant ones from overpowering. While many different flowers can be used, one that usually works the best is known as Baby’s Breath, a small, delicate white flower that adds elegance to any arrangement!

While this process is fun, prior to finalizing what flowers to use, you have to remember that some flowers are toxic to animals. If the person you’re planning to give this bouquet to has pets, make sure you’re not endangering them with this bouquet. For example, lilies cannot be given to anyone who has cats as this flower could kill a cat.

Making your Arrangement 

Reference pictures can be helpful when assembling your bouquet. Popular apps and websites that many people use to find inspiration are Pinterest and Instagram. These pictures can help with balancing your arrangement, color schemes, and deciding what flowers look best together. If you don’t use reference pictures, make sure to see what the colors look like before you buy the flowers.