If there's a special occasion coming up and you are looking for the right bunch of flowers to celebrate accordingly, you have a number of options as to how to go about sourcing the best florists and the best blooms to meet your needs.

If you have a local florist, it could be worth popping in for a chat to see what they can do and what services they offer. Some local florists, however, can be rather limited in their range of varieties and arrangements and if it is only a small enterprise they may not be able to provide flowers for a large party or gathering without a great deal of notice.

One good way in which you might like to try hunting out the most reputable florists in your area is by typing in a simple search such as 'flower London' or 'buy flowers London' into your preferred web based search engine.

The Internet could be able to provide you with the perfect florist if you are willing to type in a simple search such as 'flower London' or 'party flowers.' Taking a look at a variety of different websites will help you to discern what is a reasonable price to pay for what kinds of arrangements and could help give you some great ideas.

Any contacts of yours who work in either events management or wedding planning will be invaluable resources in this task. Borrow their little black books for the most useful contacts and pick their brains to benefit from their party planning expertise.

If you don't have a great deal of time then employing the services of an Internet florist can be a great way to solve the problem. Check out Interflora's website for a range of creative solutions and if you want to buy in bulk it could be worth sending a speculative email first to see if they would be willing to offer you a discount.

Some people feel, however, that the best way to get a job done to your satisfaction is simply to do it yourself. If this is the case, and you have plenty of time on your hands, why not enroll in one of the many evening classes available in floral arrangements and this could be a great way for you to gain inspiration.

However, you choose to go about it, decking out your venue with glamorous blooms is certainly the right way to set a happy and celebratory mood for any social occasion.

Maricruz Tennill is a very expericned horticultural author. He wrote this article after being inspired by interflora's wide selection of flowers available.