Before you call a florist and ask him to deliver a bouquet of flowers to someone you love or care about, you must make sure that the bouquet will be able to express your feelings and not give your special someone the wrong impression. There is a "flower-sending etiquette" that most people ignore or don't know about. You must be aware of the purpose of the flowers and the meaning of the color and type of each one. If you ignore the meaning of the them or don't observe the proper etiquette, then you might give the person the wrong impression, and they may do more harm than good. Read this short guide on the proper way to send bouquets to ensure that you will be able to express your feelings effectively with your gift.

Importance of Flower-Sending Etiquette

It is important to observe the proper flower-sending etiquette in order to avoid hurting someone's feelings or giving him the wrong impression. If you know the proper etiquette for sending them, you can confidently express your feelings through bouquets without worrying that you might offend the recipient. Also, knowing the meaning of each color and type of flower allows you to express your emotions and feelings in a way that words cannot match. The recipient will also surely be impressed if you are able to explain the meaning of each flower and the message that they aim to convey.

Meaning of Flower Types

The blossoms that you select should depend on the occasion and the recipient. According to the Japanese Hanakotoba (meaning "the language of flowers"), each type of blossom has a different meaning. Flowers that are associated with love include primroses, forget-me-nots, lilacs, red chrysanthemums, white carnations, and asters. Friendship flowers include zinnias and white jasmines. Flowers such as violets and yellow jasmines are associated with modesty. White lilies are associated with sympathy, while daffodils are associated with rebirth. So if the recipient is a friend, send flowers that are associated with friendship such as zinnias and white jasmines.

Meaning of Flower Colors

The color of each flower has meaning as well. For example, red flowers represent passion and beauty, while blue flowers represent peace and serenity. Purple flowers imply pride and dignity, whereas pink flowers convey connotations of youth and innocence. Yellow flowers indicate cheerfulness and friendship, while white flowers are associated with reverence and innocence. Green flowers represent health and good luck, lavender flowers represent femininity, and orange flowers represent enthusiasm and energy.

Purpose of the Flowers

As mentioned previously, the flowers that you select should also depend on the occasion or the reason why you are sending the flowers. For example, if you want to send flowers to a funeral, then send some white lilies because those are associated with sympathy. If the family of the deceased is asking for donations, then honor their request and send some along with the flowers. If you want to send the flowers to someone you love as a romantic gesture, don't simply send a dozen red roses. Think of the recipient's favorite color or flower and send that flower. Giving your special someone her favorite flowers is the best thing to do because the flowers have personal meaning and significance to her.