Flower arrangements brighten days, rooms, and events, which makes them perfect gifts for Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day. Who doesn’t love receiving a bright red bundle of roses from their loved ones on the day of romance? Flowers do more than just bring life to a living space; they symbolize companionship, gratitude, love, friendship, the list goes on. Gifting flowers doesn’t have to just be for love and romance, they can be for any relationship.

It’s part of our mission to expand the common reasons to gift flowers. If you’re looking for an excuse to order a beautiful bouquet from Lilium, here are some good reasons:

A Sweet Thank You

Finding a gift to say thank you to someone -- a mentor, a teacher, a friend -- can always be tricky. Do you buy them a mug to add to their collection at home? A gift card? Chocolate? It’s likely they don’t expect a gift, but human nature compels us to express our gratitude when someone does us a favor. Flowers bring that sentiment, that verbal “thank you,” to life. Order them a small bouquet with a little “Thank You” tag tied around the vase, and you’re certain to deliver a much appreciated gift.

Wishing a Happy Birthday

This one may seem obvious, but birthdays are always about showering people with gifts. Sending a friend, relative, partner, co-worker, or anyone really, a bouquet with their favorite type of flowers or colors is sure to add an extra layer of feeling special on their big day. No need to skimp here -- the bigger the bouquet, the more to enjoy. Order a medium bouquet with a personalized Birthday tag tied around to deliver a unique surprise.

Congratulations

There are many occasions to congratulate someone -- getting into a school, graduating, getting engaged, having a baby, overcoming an obstacle in life, starting a job, the list can go on and on. Many of those occasions warrant giving a gift, although not all do! Oftentimes, after much deliberation, that gift ends up in being a gift card or cash. Instead of just giving money, show your pride in them in an artistic bouquet with flowers in their school color, or colors that represent their accomplishment. A simple mini bouquet in addition to your financial donation, or a large all by itself, will easily get your message across.

Saying Hello, Goodbye, or Thinking of You

Have a friend you haven’t seen in awhile, who you won’t see for awhile, or who you’ve lost touch with? Sending a mini bouquet with little forget-me-nots, chrysanthemums or zinnias can rekindle that connection or show you care about your friendship with them. Veering away from pinks and reds (unless that’s their favorite type of flower or color) will keep things friendly and help them remember you and your affection.

Showing love and appreciation is absolutely not restricted to these moments -- don’t forget about Valentine’s Day, Mother’s and Father’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas (along with many other holidays) that are perfect opportunities for flowers. They’re also not restricted to women! Any home or space benefits from some flora and fauna. If you’re looking for a bouquet with less flora, request adding in some succulents or foliage. Regardless, a sweet bouquet is bound to bring a smile to anybody’s day.

The day of love, often symbolized by chocolate hearts and bunches of red roses. Besides the classic red rose, there are plenty other flower varieties laced with hidden romantic meanings that can help you showcase your affection for your loved one. Here are a few of our favorite romantic blooms:

Pink roses: These flowers signify admiration and joy, which makes them a great addition to a Valentine’s Day bouquet. If you prefer to give a friendly bouquet, opt for white or yellow roses!

Peonies: With its big bloom of delicate petals, this flower makes a big impact in a bouquet in a variety of colors. Romance comes out on top as one of their most significant meanings, making it a perfect flower for Valentine’s Day. Even better, another meaning is beauty which will show your partner how beautiful you think they are! See here

Blue violets: Straying from the usual red and pink, blue violet is a deeply romantic flower that indicates trust and affection. Plus, it adds a deep, dark hue to the generally warm-colored palette. See here

Forget-me-nots: These small but beautiful flowers add a bit of light blue and a hint of passion -- with their meaning displayed as their name, you’ll want to give these to the person who you want to make sure never forgets you, and who you’ll never forget in return! See here

Angelica: These white bunches fill up a vase beautifully, and are meant to spark creativity and restfulness when given to a loved one. See here

Pink hydrangea: This fickle flower boasts a variety of meanings depending on color, but if you choose to give a pink hydrangea, you’ll express your heartfelt emotion towards them and will be sure to have a gushy Valentines. See here

Ranunculus: A delicate, beautiful bloom with many layers and colors, the ranunculus flower makes a wonderful addition to a Valentine’s Day bouquet. If given as a gift, they represent that you think they’re attractive and charming. They’re a common flower to give to a crush, so it’s an optimal flower if you’re wanting to start or rekindle a romance. See here

There are many other flower varieties to include in a Valentine’s Day bouquet, and you can’t go wrong -- they’re all beautiful! While we can’t guarantee all of these flowers will be available this season, reach out to Lilium to find out if we’re able to supply them for your Valentine’s Day bouquet!