subject: 6 Unique Occasions To Send Flowers [print this page] Sending floral arrangements for the big events - Valentine's Day, anniversaries and birthdays, is a given. But there are other, more unique occasions when it is a great idea to send flowers. Receiving a lovely floral arrangement is appreciated on happy occasions and in times of sadness and grief. Remember, you can send a bouquet or floral arrangement to anyone, young or old, friends, family, or lovers.
1. First Day of School. Regardless of whether a student is just starting kindergarten or its their first day of college, receiving flowers makes an exciting day that much more special. Send the flowers to the dorm room of a college student or give them directly to a student who lives at home. While it may sound fun, sending flowers to a class room may be a little over the top.
2. To Celebrate a Promotion or Raise. Getting promoted at work is a big deal. To celebrate, send the newly promoted person a thoughtful floral arrangement. You can send an arrangement to a co-worker who has been promoted, to your newly promoted boss or to your partner or friend.
3. After the Death of a Pet. People usually send a bouquet when a family member or loved one passes away. But many people treasure their pets just as much as their human friends. This means when a pet dies, it can be a truly heartbreaking experience. Brighten someone's sad day by sending flowers that say "I'm thinking of you."
4. For Smaller Holidays. Flower arrangements and bouquets are a lovely way to decorate for virtually every holiday. For example, a bouquet of bright green blooms is perfect for St. Patrick's Day. For Memorial Day or on July 4th, red, white and blue flowers are a great way to show your spirit. Anyone who loves flowers will love receiving a special arrangement on any holiday.
5. Firsts. In a person's life, there are lots of "firsts" that they'll experience. Send a child a small flower arrangement for losing her first tooth. Sending a teen a flower arrangement or bouquet when she passes her driver's license test is another good reason. Other firsts that are perfect for flowers include a first job, first apartment, and first car.
6. A Big Move. Help a person decorate a new house by sending floral arrangements after a big move. If someone is moving across the country or to another distant location, sending flowers is a great way to be there even if you cannot physically be present. Time the flowers so that they arrive after a person is sufficiently settled into a new house.
Almost anytime is the perfect time to send flowers. If the mood strikes you, order an arrangement for a friend. You can even create an occasion so that you have an excuse to give flowers.
