Sending sympathy flowers to a family during their time of loss has long been considered a compassionate and caring gesture. If you’ve never sent sympathy flowers, however, it may be difficult to know what is appropriate.
Generally speaking, there is no inappropriate flower to use for sympathy arrangements. There are flowers that are traditionally considered to be more feminine as well as those that seem more masculine. However, when arranged by a skilled and experienced florist, nearly any flower will look elegant and appropriate for its intended purpose.
• The Right Color
For women, many people like to use pastel flowers such as tulips, pink or white lilies, roses, or carnations. For men, bold colors, such as the deep reds you’d find in roses or stargazer lilies, and purples and blues, like that of iris and delphinium, are often preferred. White sympathy flowers are appropriate for both genders and can make for an exceptionally elegant arrangement.
• The Right Arrangement
Sympathy flowers can range from large, standing pieces, such as sprays, wreaths, and custom arrangements, to small centerpieces or budvases that the family can take home with them. Plants are popular, and you can have fresh flowers added to them if you’d like to send something that will last longer.
• The Right Size
In general, the more people listed on the card, the larger the arrangement should be. Sympathy flowers from companies are typically large standing pieces or large green plants. Family members not in the immediate family often prefer sending one large piece together rather than several smaller arrangements. However, there aren’t too many options that would be considered inappropriate.
If you would like some help picking out the best sympathy flowers for your situation, contact us at Royer’s Flowers and Gifts. We will be happy to help guide you in your floral selection. Call (717) 769-1413 for more information.
Author: josh
Understanding the Use of Floral Preservatives
Fresh flowers such as tulips, roses, lilies, and daisies are a beautiful way to add brightness and cheer to any day. However, unfortunately, these cut flowers won’t last forever. Luckily, floral preservatives can help flowers to last longer than they otherwise would, so that you can get the most enjoyment out of your fresh arrangements.
• What Are Floral Preservatives?
Floral preservatives are a careful mixture of substances that cut flowers need to survive after having been removed from their main plants. Floral preservatives usually come in either a liquid or dissolvable powder form.
• How Do Floral Preservatives Work?
When a flower stem is cut from its mother plant, all access to water and food is severed. Placing the flower in water and providing the appropriate amount and type of light can help the flower to survive for a time, but without a source of food, this time is generally very short.
Flower preservatives are basically an artificial source of food for the flower. When added to the water, flowers are able to remain healthy and beautiful for a period of time. With proper care and an ideal environment, flowers given floral preservative can often survive for one to two weeks in their cut and arranged form, depending on the variety.
• Where Can I Find Floral Preservatives?
Most florists send their fresh flowers out in a floral preservative water mixture. However, when you add or change the water, the preservative is diluted or lost. Ask your florist about single packets of floral preservatives to use after you have changed your flowers’ water.
At Royer’s Flowers and Gifts, we offer fresh flowers for all occasions. Visit our website or give us a call at (717) 769-1413 to place an order or to learn more about getting the most out of your fresh flowers.
How to Give the Gift of Flowers
Going on a first date is exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. This is especially true if you don’t know whether you should give flowers or what types of flowers you should give.
This video clip offers some excellent suggestions on not only the types of flowers you might give on a first date, but also on how to present those flowers to your date. Check out the video to learn how to give beautiful flowers on a first date.
If you need fresh flowers, whether it’s for a date, holiday, or special occasion, contact us at Royer’s Flowers and Gifts. Call (717) 769-1413 today to place your order.
Find More Excellent Wedding Flower Ideas At These Excellent Websites
Whether you’d like more DIY floral tips or you’d like to learn more about working with your local florist, you’re sure to find the following resources informative and helpful. Call Royer’s Flowers and Gifts at (717) 769-1413 for all of your floral needs.
• Gardenias are a wedding flower favorite but do require special care. Check out this article to learn what to expect when designing with gardenias.
• This article will walk you through creating wedding centerpieces, step by step.
• Read this article from TLC for tips on working with and talking to your florist.
• Check out this guide from the Flower Shop Network for some pointers on ordering flowers and how using a local florist works to your benefit.
• This article from FTD gives you fresh flower care tips for various types of flowers.
Benefits of Using a Local Florist vs. a National Florist
Whether you’re looking for holiday flowers, wedding flowers, sympathy flowers, or “just because” flowers, you are going to need a florist. With so much of modern business being conducted over the Internet, it may make sense to order your flowers online as well. While most florists today do offer online ordering options, you will have to be careful about making sure that the website you are using is indeed a local florist and not a national order-gathering service.
Why Use a Local Florist?
Perhaps the largest benefit of working with a local florist is the simple fact that you know there is a person behind the scenes that you have easy access to. You can pick up the phone and speak to the designer if you want to add details to your order, or if you just want to check on the progress.
When you order flowers from a national conglomerate, it can be very difficult to track down a person to talk to should you have questions or want to change details of your order. If you do manage to speak to someone, chances are that you won’t be able to get in touch with that same person again if you needed to, creating a perfect situation for confusion.
Other benefits of ordering flowers form a local florist include:
• Supporting small businesses and contributing to the local economy.
• Keeping your tax dollars in the area in which you’ll benefit from them.
• The enjoyment of personal, customized service.
• The ability to see your flowers in person before they are delivered.
• More flowers for your money, as you will not pay exaggerated prices or handling fees.
When you order your flowers from a national florist, a local florist is usually the one that ends up filling your order anyway, so why not cut out the middle man?
At Royer’s Flowers and Gifts, we want to be your go-to local florist for all of your floral needs. Give us a call at (717) 769-1413 to experience the benefits of local, personal service.
Fresh-Cut Flower Care Tips
Knowing how to care for your roses, tulips, and other fresh-cut flowers will help you to get the most enjoyment out of them for the longest amount of time possible.
In this video, you’ll learn a few flower care tips, such as changing the water daily and re-cutting your stems at an angle. Watch the clip for more information.
And if you’d like to order fresh flowers, whether it’s holiday flowers or wedding flowers, then contact us at Royer’s Flowers and Gifts. Give us a call at (717) 769-1413 and ask us about our gift baskets and other gift ideas, too.
Do-it-Yourself Fun for the Bridal Party: Create Your Own Wedding Flower Arrangements
Wedding flowers are right up there with the dress and the cake on the list of the most important aspects of your wedding day. If you are a hands-on type of person and would love to be able to say that you made your own wedding flowers and they were beautiful, then enrolling in a do-it-yourself program with your local florist may be just what you’re looking for.
While you’ll have an expert designer on hand to help you along the way, these tips can be helpful as you prepare for your day of floral fun:
- Find pictures of designs you like. When you initially speak to your florist about your wedding flowers, you’ll go over which types and style of flowers you want. Keep a flower journal filled with your favorite designs and bring it with you to your do-it-yourself session to have as a point of reference.
- Don’t be afraid to get creative. Your wedding flowers do not have to look exactly like those you find in bridal magazines. If you like an idea, then run with it. Just be sure that you tell your florist well ahead of time about the specific types of flowers you want so that those flowers will be available for use when the time comes.
- Ask for help. Some flowers can bruise easily, such as gardenias and orchids, and require special care when designing. If you think you want to incorporate these flowers into your wedding design, make sure to ask for professional assistance. In addition, don’t be afraid to ask for a helping hand if your design isn’t coming together the way you want it to. Your florist knows all of the special tips and tricks for achieving different looks.
Whether you’d like to try your hand at creating your own wedding flowers or you’d rather let the pros do their thing, there’s an option for you at Royer’s Flowers and Gifts. Give us a call at (717) 769-1413 to learn about our do-it-yourself package or to schedule a wedding consultation.
Looking For More Flower Tips For Special Occasions?
Whether you’d like more tips on prom flowers or need a little more help keeping your cut flowers fresh and beautiful, you’ll love the information in the following resources. Call Royer’s Flowers and Gifts at (717) 769-1413 to order your flowers today.
- If you are a parent with a child going to prom, then you may find this article from the Huffington Post helpful.
- This article gives some excellent tips and advice for ordering prom flowers.
- HGTV offers even more flower preserving tips on this webpage.
- Check out this website for some creative ways to display your fresh flowers.
- Visit Brides.com’s website for more gorgeous wedding flower ideas.
7 Modern Bridal Bouquet Ideas
Wedding flowers are an essential part to your special day, with the bridal bouquet being the most important. Your bouquet can be virtually anything you want it to be, and many contemporary styles are both creative and beautiful.
Check out this video for seven breathtaking designs for wedding flowers. From monochromatic calla lilies to whimsical wheat designs, you’re sure to find inspiration for your wedding.
If you are planning your wedding, contact us at Royer’s Flowers and Gifts for the perfect wedding flowers. We also create flowers for special occasions, holidays, or just because. Visit our website or give us a call at (717) 769-1413 today.
How to Win Over Your Date’s Parents on Prom Night
Prom night is perhaps the single most important night in a high school student’s life. Dresses, tuxedos, music, dining, and dancing all play a role in this formal occasion, as do flowers. The first stop on your way to the festivities is to pick up your date, and most likely, you’ll meet her parents while you are there. Are you ready to make a positive impression? Here are a few tips:
- Present a Flower to Her Mother. This part of prom night etiquette is not as commonplace as it once was, but that fact works to your advantage. Bringing your date’s mom a single flower shows that you are respectful, thoughtful, and courteous. It will be appreciated by both parents, as well as by your date herself.
- Bring a Corsage for Your Date. More important than flowers for mom is the flower you bring your date. Wrist corsages are most popular and can be worn with any dress. Ask your date about the color of her dress so that you can choose flowers and ribbon that will match. Be sure to call the florist at least a week in advance to get your order in.
- Be on Time. Punctuality shows responsibility and respect for your date, both of which will be admirable qualities in her parents’ eyes.
- Be Mindful of Your Manners. Come to the door instead of waiting for her in the car. Introduce yourself, refer to your date’s parents as Mr. and Mrs., and respond to questions with “ma’am” and “sir.” If your date has a curfew, allow yourself plenty of time to have her home by then. As you leave, open the car door for your date. If you show that you are respectful, it is much easier to earn respect for yourself.
Prom and flowers go hand in hand. Call us at Royer’s Flowers and Gifts at (717) 769-1413 to secure your perfect prom night flowers, both for your date and her mother. Above all, be safe on this special night and have fun!