How to Send Red Roses for Valentine's Day

While roses come in a wide assortment of colors, red roses symbolize love and passion. This makes them the perfect gift to send to your loved one on the most romantic holiday of the year, Valentine's Day.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Figure out where you would like to send the roses. Maybe you want to surprise your loved one at work, rather than at home. Make sure you have the correct address.

2. Write down the phone numbers and addresses of a few local florists.

3. Visit a few different florists to get an idea of their prices, services and quality of flowers. Remember to ask about their delivery charges.

4. Ask the florist questions about the types of roses she offers. There are many different kinds of red roses. If you prefer a particular shade of red or a strong scent, ask if such a rose will be available.

5. Talk to the florist about your options, including the number of flowers and type of container you'd like.

6. Ask for greenery and some baby's breath to go in the bouquet for an arrangement that is more traditional. For something a little more unique, you can request an accent flower. You might add carnations for their sweet smell or lilies for their beauty. Eucalyptus goes well with roses and will fill the room with a delicious scent.

7. Order your red roses well in advance of Valentine's Day to avoid the rush of holiday customers. If you order early, you will also be more likely to get the best roses and the ideal delivery times.

8. Include a personalized romantic note with the roses. If you're struggling to come up with what to write on your note, find a greeting card instead.

9. Purchase flowers through an online vendor if you just don't have the time to visit a florist, or if you need a bouquet of red roses quickly for Valentine's Day. Buying flowers online is a great way to send a Valentine's bouquet to someone who lives far away.

Tips & Warnings

• Some florists will use a vase you provide, and a beautiful, hand-picked vase will always remind your loved one of your gift.
• Red roses have romantic connotations, so they're best to buy for your significant other. For a friend or relative, you might send roses that are white, yellow or pink, rather than red.
• Make sure your loved one isn't allergic to flowers before you send her a bouquet of roses.
• If you want to have your bouquet delivered to your loved one's workplace, make sure his company allows deliveries.

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