Giving flowers to someone can be an incredibly emotional experience. That said, it can also be a challenging one too, if you’re not sure what flowers choose. Understanding the etiquette when it comes to presenting flowers is important. Here you have a few great tips to keep in mind.
Who is receiving the flowers is a key factor to consider. Gender and relationship of the receiver are also important deciding factors. Basic knowledge of the different flowers available locally can make choosing a lot easier.
The recipient will most likely have preferences in flowers and colours. If you know that detail, then your job is as good as done. However, many a times one may not know such details. Preferences differ from one person to the other, so the next best option one has to choose flowers keeping in mind the local culture and style. Different cultures have different meanings and emotions attached to flowers. It’s a good idea to do your home-work well, lest you offend the receiver.
Flowers especially roses, gerberas and mums come in a variety of colours. It is important to choose the right colour. In most countries especially in Asia, white flowers are never given as gifts on happy occasions. White is mostly used in sympathy and funeral wreaths. Red is a favourite colour in Asian countries as it represents happiness and joy. In Mexico, red is believed to cast evil spells while white is said to left them.
Choose the right number. The choice in the number of flowers also has cultural variations. A single flower is almost always meant for lovers. In United states 12 is considered good number, while in many European countries even numbers are considered very inauspicious. In many Asian countries the number 4 is associated with death and therefore not auspicious. The number 13 is an unlucky number in majority of the cultures. So yes, study the local habits and see what number of flowers fits your cause.
Presentation of flowers is final step to the perfect gift. Some like to give flowers as they are without any wrapping with a bid to display the beauty of the flowers in all its glory. However, if they are being presented at an event or party, it is almost always better to wrap them or have the arranged into a vase. For one, it makes it easy for the receiver, without having to find a vase for the flowers. The wrapping can be a simple cellophane wrap or extravagant in tissue, fibre or fabric. Your luck with how elegantly they can be presentated, depends on your luck with finding the most skilled and passionate florist in the locality.
While these are some pointers to choosing flowers, there is no reason why one cannot add a personal twist to floral gifts. Creativity and surprises never fail to impress. So trust your instincts and let your creative self bloom!