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Ordering flowers online is a convenient alternative to searching your area for the right flower shop. Here is a guide for ordering flowers online that will save you a great deal of time:
Do a Google, Yahoo, or Bing search for “online flower delivery” and see what comes up. The most common results will most likely be ProFlowers, FTD, 1800 flowers, and Teleflora. Also search online for flower shops in your area that provide an online delivery service (“online flower delivery + your city”).
- “From The Grower” VS Retail Shop
Some online flower providers send their flowers straight from the grower (ProFlowers, 1-800 Flowers) while others deliver the flowers through a network of local flower shops (Teleflora, FTD). If you have a preference towards getting the flowers directly from the farm or supporting local flower shops, let this guide you in picking your provider.
Browse the websites to find out the types of flowers they provide. Check out the most popular arrangement and the different bouquet sizes. You can also choose arrangements that are based on a theme or special occasion (birthday, anniversary, house-warming, holidays, etc.). Also look over the accessories like gift baskets, balloons, cookies/brownies, teddy bears, etc. Search for special prices and seasonal discounts offered (usually requires you to register to the website).
It is also important to look over the delivery options to ensure that you will be able to get the flowers to the recipient on time. Make sure you have the recipient’s correct address and phone number before starting the order. Also check to see how the flowers are delivered. Many of the larger companies deliver the flowers in a box (ProFlowers) while some local florists provide custom arrangements that are hand-delivered.
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