Other than cards and possibly a meal at a restaurant, flowers are one of the most popular gifts to give for Mother's Day. But there is a bit of a trick to it, especially if you have the flowers delivered. Here are some tips to help you make sure Mom gets those flowers in time.
- Plan ahead. Don't procrastinate this (guys, especially). Mother's Day arrangements and specials are usually available to pre-order weeks in advance. Decide what you're going to give before you find yourself scrambling at the last minute.
- Schedule your delivery as far in advance as possible. Having delivered flowers for three different Mother's Day weekends, I can tell you that the two days before Mother's Day are absolute chaos for flower shops. Last minute orders are far more likely to get lost in the shuffle. The more time you give the florist to prepare, the more likely Mom is going to get that arrangement on time and in good shape. (You might also get a cheaper rate, too; demand makes the prices go up on holidays.)
- Don't be afraid to schedule an early delivery. Mother's Day is on a Sunday, when most flower shops are closed anyway. Even if you can get the flowers delivered on Sunday, you'll likely pay a far higher premium for delivery. Mom will enjoy those flowers just as much on Saturday, or even Friday.
- When ordering online, double-check to make sure your provider uses qualified florists close to where Mom lives, and that the florist uses the freshest cut flowers. A good cut arrangement should last at least a week; plants, of course, should last longer. Check with your online merchant to determine if there is any sort of freshness guarantee.
Follow these tips, and you're certain to make this Mothers Day special for Mom.
