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Valentine's Day Flowers

laz98 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:34:04 GMT

ideas on where to get flowers from, outside of the major sellers below?

ProFlowers

TeleFlora

1-800-Flowers

FTD.com

Re: Valentine's Day Flowers

Anonymous — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:50:56 GMT

I guess it depends on where you live. And what you are wanting to send.

The order takers you listed are just that. they just send the order to a local florist and take a cut off the top. The local florist is who puts the bouquet together.

Have you thought of doing something unique? Like a cookie bouquet, or a chocolate bouquet, or a fruit bouquet? I think one of them is called incredible edibles, but i might be off.

Re: Valentine's Day Flowers

laz98 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:00:14 GMT

we have crappy local florists....a lot of them even have the same website & the same products! they don't even try to change it up.

my gf doesn't really like sweets; she's a big flower girl.

Re: Valentine's Day Flowers

llecs — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:11:48 GMT

I'm a reseller for one of those....my opinion would be biased.

Re: Valentine's Day Flowers

Anonymous — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:28:52 GMT

If you use one of those you listed, then your flowers are going to come from the local florists you don't like. Honestly, you can't go wrong with just a bunch of roses. That should not be too hard to get from a local place, or through one of those you listed.

Re: Valentine's Day Flowers

laz98 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:31:30 GMT

roses are boring & cliche. i was really hoping people would have some good ideas. i'll ask on another forum. thanks anyway.

Re: Valentine's Day Flowers

Anonymous — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:17:04 GMT

Never underestimate the power of a single rose. My husband just brought me one for my birthday. A single red rose, and it made my day!!

Re: Valentine's Day Flowers

bicknar — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:27:09 GMT

OK, Fun story,

We had ordered flowers for our wedding. We were married 2 days after valentines day. After valentines day we received mangled flowers. The leftovers. We complained. Not only were the flowers replaced in time with fresh ones, we received the entire order for free. Pure chance and good luck.

However through this process and seeing what prices do. Plan to celebrate valentines day after the actual event. Buy the flowers from a local florist. You will get much better pricing.

Re: Valentine's Day Flowers

demi — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:39:52 GMT

A lot of the online florists come next day mail, not from the locals.

Also, try Martha Stewart, last time I looked, they had some beautiful arrangements...don't know if they go thru the mail or local.

I may be unique (and maybe why I don't have a significant other ) and although I love fresh flowers, I would probably prefer a plant, something like an orchid, exotic and mysterious -- lasts a lot longer (hopefully!). I also send a lot of bulb gardens, where you grow it once you get (yeh, probably not really romantic).

But to tell you the truth, the best Valentines present I could get right now would be some work around the house, ceiling fans put in, doggie door put in, etc. Or, to have my honey cook a wonderful dinner for me (and clean up!).

Guess I am not a romantic....and I guess every realtionship is different. Try at your own risk!!!

Re: Valentine's Day Flowers

laz98 — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:37:52 GMT

@demi wrote:
A lot of the online florists come next day mail, not from the locals.

Also, try Martha Stewart, last time I looked, they had some beautiful arrangements...don't know if they go thru the mail or local.

I may be unique (and maybe why I don't have a significant other ) and although I love fresh flowers, I would probably prefer a plant, something like an orchid, exotic and mysterious -- lasts a lot longer (hopefully!). I also send a lot of bulb gardens, where you grow it once you get (yeh, probably not really romantic).

But to tell you the truth, the best Valentines present I could get right now would be some work around the house, ceiling fans put in, doggie door put in, etc. Or, to have my honey cook a wonderful dinner for me (and clean up!).

Guess I am not a romantic....and I guess every realtionship is different. Try at your own risk!!!

that's what i thought! my orders have always come from fedex or dhl.

well, we aren't the most responsible people with plants...i think the only reason her bamboo hasn't died is because it doesn't need a lot of care!

yeah, she's a super duper deluxe romantic (i'm not, i hate valentine's day), but i don't want to get her roses year after year. it gets old, even to girls who like roses, you know?

Re: Valentine's Day Flowers

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:29:22 GMT

My husband had a local nursey deliver potted orchids to me for our anniversary the last year. Everyone else got roses and they were gasping over the orchid. Plus since they were potted they lasted a few months.

Re: Valentine's Day Flowers

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:31:20 GMT

The other thing you could try is redenvelope.com I know they have miniature gardenia bonsai trees, or flower of the month deliveries.

Re: Valentine's Day Flowers

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:08:07 GMT

laz98 wrote:

...she's a super duper deluxe romantic (i'm not, i hate valentine's day)...

I think most guys do, me included. So, I ignore it!

Instead, I'll randomly surprise her at various times throughout the year with something she likes, and say, "Happy Valentine's Day" (even if it's July). She appreciates both my sarcasm and the gift/extra effort/whatever, and she knows I wasn't forced into coming up with something for her just because of the date on the calendar. She knows it's from the heart, like it should be.

But I did send roses last year on Valentine's Day because I was out of town. She, of course, did not expect anything at all. She cried, and cried, etc. when I called on the phone later that day to tell her I loved her. So, I'm glad I made her happy* (?) that day.

I was home two days later, and the d*mn things were dead already. $110 worth. Sheesh!!

* crying = happy? (This always confuses the heck out of me. Is there a shop manual or anything for stuff like this?)

Re: Valentine's Day Flowers

laz98 — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:09:52 GMT

i'm leaning towards orchids this year

@Anonymous wrote:
My husband had a local nursey deliver potted orchids to me for our anniversary the last year. Everyone else got roses and they were gasping over the orchid. Plus since they were potted they lasted a few months.

Re: Valentine's Day Flowers

laz98 — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:12:35 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
laz98 wrote:
...she's a super duper deluxe romantic (i'm not, i hate valentine's day)...
I think most guys do, me included. So, I ignore it!

Instead, I'll randomly surprise her at various times throughout the year with something she likes, and say, "Happy Valentine's Day" (even if it's July). She appreciates both my sarcasm and the gift/extra effort/whatever, and she knows I wasn't forced into coming up with something for her just because of the date on the calendar. She knows it's from the heart, like it should be.

But I did send roses last year on Valentine's Day because I was out of town. She, of course, did not expect anything at all. She cried, and cried, etc. when I called on the phone later that day to tell her I loved her. So, I'm glad I made her happy* (?) that day.

I was home two days later, and the d*mn things were dead already. $110 worth. Sheesh!!

* crying = happy? (This always confuses the heck out of me. Is there a shop manual or anything for stuff like this?)

oh, i surprise her with stuff all the time. i hate valentine's day especially though because it's only six days after her birthday

oh, the crying...heheheh, yeah, she's a big cryer too...i'm always like knock that off!!!

Message Edited by laz98 on 01-28-2010 04:12 PM

Re: Valentine's Day Flowers

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:17:32 GMT

Man, you've got a lot of back-to-back gifting there, laz98...Christmas, birthday, Valentine's Day...all inside of seven weeks! Lots of pressure...

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laz98 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:43:05 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Man, you've got a lot of back-to-back gifting there, laz98...Christmas, birthday, Valentine's Day...all inside of seven weeks! Lots of pressure...

tell me about it! it's a ridiculous frenzy of "holidays". not to mention several of her family's birthdays are sprinkled throughout february & march. makes me want to pull my hair out!!!

Re: Valentine's Day Flowers

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:53:26 GMT

I think it's so sweet for you to get her flowers...I used to get flowers until I got married and that all went out the window! LOL! I did get a car one year for Valentines/new baby gift...so I guess he is still paid up on that! I think Orchids are very beautiful and different for Valentines Day. What's her favorite color in general? Maybe you can find some flowers that are that color!

Message Edited by wildcat on 01-29-2010 04:53 AM

Re: Valentine's Day Flowers

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:52:31 GMT

Personally, I loathe Valentines Day. If you need a state mandated holiday to tell me that you love me then there is something very wrong with our relationship to begin with. Flowers on a random Tuesday, just becuase, mean a whole lot more.

That said, if you're in the Dallas, TX area, my husband uses an amazing florist to send me those flowers on random Tuesdays. They are wonderful. I have never had a bad arrangment and the one time that I had one that seemed to get droopy a little earlier than they normally do, my husband mentioned it to the owner and they entire order was replaced for free, including the crystal vase and gourmet chocolates. If you're interested pm me and I'll give you the info.

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Anonymous — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:05:28 GMT

I honestly do suggest the orchids though. Our anniversary was in August. People in my office still mention them every time they see me