Saint Valentine’s Day, commonly known as Valentine’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is observed on February 14 each year. It is celebrated in many countries around the world, although it remains a working day in most of them. It is the second most celebrated holiday around the world second to New Year’s Day. Source: Wikipedia. Make sure that you order your flowers from a trusted source like Amazon.com – yup that Amazon! 

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith V-Day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about getting your loved one a special bouquet of flowers. It’s not always feasible to run around town looking for a florist, so your next best solution is to order the flowers online. There, you can see representations of the actual bouquet, shop with ease, and get a fabulous bundle at an affordable price. Once you’ve found

something that you like, it’s easy to check out and have the flowers delivered.

Here are three things that you should be aware of before you order your flowers for Valentine’s Day.

1. Read The Fine Print.

The services provided by online florists vary, so it is important that you check the terms before you order. You’ll need to verify that the service delivers in your area if you want delivery. Check the prices for delivery, since not all services are free.

You’ll also need to make allowances for sales tax and any other fees that the florist will charge. The total cost of your order will be presented before you enter your payment information. Make a note of the total and what’s included before you submit the order.

2. Use Discounts and Promo Codes.

Search the web or the florist’s site for special discounts or promo codes on Valentine’s Day flowers. Online florists are quite competitive, so many offer special discounts to attract customers for these special holidays.

Some florists might not discount their bouquets but instead might add more flowers for the same price. Look out for offers like these where you can get more value for money. Other incentives might include free ribbons, balloons, greeting cards or chocolates. Look out for these offers to impress your loved ones on a budget.

3. Timing Is Everything!

Place your order on time if you want your flowers to be delivered just in time for Valentine’s Day. Ideally, the order should be placed a few days or a week before because sometimes the premium bouquets sell out. The time that you place the order could also affect delivery.

Remember that this is a busy time for florists, so you want to ensure that your order is booked well before the day. Indicate when and where you’ll like to have the flowers delivered. Provide accurate information so that there are no delays or mix-up.

Shopping for flowers online might take getting used to if you have not done it before. The process is almost the same as shopping at your local florist but is a lot more convenient.

Keep in mind that the visual representations that you see on the site might differ slightly from what you order. For instance, the bouquets are heavily stuffed for the presentations, but if you order fewer flowers your bouquet won’t look the same.

Roses are popular for Valentine’s, but Carnations, lilies and orchids could be just as meaningful.

And yes, women can send flowers. Duh. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Crystal is a passionate blogger who loves to write on Gifts for Various Occasions  She is an expert at choosing the right flower gift for the right occasion.