Before the Internet, when you wanted to send flowers to your Mom or girlfriend, you either stopped by your local florist on your lunch hour and picked out an arrangement or flower bouquet or potted plant, or you called your friendly florist and asked them to pick something out in your price range. Then, magically, it was delivered to your loved ones doorstep or office. Buying flowers on the Internet is still a similar process: find an online flower shop, browse the selection of floral arrangements, choose the flowers you want delivered, and STILL your local florist assembles the boquet and hand delivers it. So what is the best flower store? How do I order flowers online? We have hand selected the leading flower delivery companies below.
Order flowers from names you trust - flower delivery guaranteed!
1-800-Flowers - we've personally used these guys many times - always excellent flower deliveries, fair prices, and great selection of floral arrangements. Valentine's rose boquets are always a little pricey, but you can't go wrong using them. They have a network of local florist who can handle same day flower deliveries. Check out their Sweet Shoppe for candy gifts in addition to flowers.
FTD.com Flower deliveries - buying flowers online is easy on the FTD site. Choose packages by occasion, price, or flower type. The FTD network of florists is almost legendary - when you order flowers, you know the wing-footed delivery person will get your flowers there!
Proflowers - "the art of fresher flowers!" - that is their motto. Roses, lilies, tulips, irises, you name it, you can get it here. Many of their packages are shipped direct from the fields, meaning your flowers are days fresher than normal florist deliveries. They also have a nice section on caring for flowers.
Just Flowers.com - based in LA, they've been in the gift basket and floral industry for almost a decade.
Virtual Flowers - Full selection of flowers for birthdays, special occasions, sympathy, funeral, etc. Orders placed by 3PM can be delivered SAME DAY if recipient is in same time zone!
Online Florists
Your online florist can also provide special floral arrangements for weddings, funerals, graduations, etc. If you don't see it listed on their site, call and ask. Nothing like tropical flowers from Hawaii to bring a smile to someone's face. Remember, flower gifts are not just for special occasions - what better occasion than just telling someone you love them or are thinking of them! Send flowers today!
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