Who doesn’t love receiving a beautiful gift of flowers? When I was little, growing up outside of Dover, Delaware, flowers were a big part of our family’s life. If you could judge a husband solely on how often he sent flowers to his wife, then my dad was the world’s best! Seriously, he was an awesome dad, and from mom’s perspective, a great husband as well.
And although I’ve moved away from (and back to) Delaware, florists (and flowers) are still important in my life. Both still come in handy during many parts of the year! When it comes time for a wedding, a birthday or a holiday, you're going to need their help. It can be hard to choose among all of the floral professionals in Delaware (and there are a lot!) when you really do need help. If you want to make sure that you get your flowers for a fair price and arranged in a way that you or your recipient will enjoy, you should keep three factors in mind - honesty about pricing, displayed work, and customer service.
Up-Front Prices
As a rule of thumb, you should never work with any professional who will not tell you what his or her services cost. When looking for a florist, this means finding someone who will give you up-front prices on everything that's included with a display - not only the cost of the flowers, but any labor or transportation costs as well. As with so many other "event" professionals, there can be a tendency for unscrupulous florists to "forget" about certain parts of the price, and you want to make sure that you know exactly what you are getting for your money before you pay.
Displays
If you want to know what a florist can do for you, you have to look for displays. In some shops, you can see works in progress - a great way to figure out what the florist might do for you. In other shops, there are actual, fully-realized displays ready to go so that you can have an idea of what you might be able to choose from. Even if the only evidence of floral design that you can find is a binder full of pictures, you should only work with a florist who is proud enough of his or her work to show it off to potential clients, who understands what types of flowers are right for an occasion, and knows how to take the simplest tools and turn a collection of flowers into a lovely work of art. If you are looking for this, we recommend a Delaware florist to take care of all of your needs.
Friendly Service
An often overlooked part of the floral business is customer service. Sure, you need flowers - but you also need a florist who is going to treat you as a valued customer. There are thousands – probably hundreds of thousands of florists all over United States who will be happy to take your order, but the best in the business will actually help you to find something that's perfect. A friendly florist will listen to you, work with you on pricing, and give you great selections - all giving you a really good reason to come back and visit that shop again in the future.
And, don’t forget empathy. Florists have to deal with the not-so-happy events as well, especially when it comes to funeral arrangements.
At the end of the day, you're looking for someone who is passionate about the work, not simply educated in it. You need someone who is honest about prices and his or her ability, and can give you the time to really help you when you need it. If you are willing to shop around, you can find a florist who meets all of these criteria - and who can make a wonderful arrangement that is sure to make someone's day. Whether you are looking for flowers for your wedding or simply need something for that special someone, take the time to find a great Delaware florist that will be there for you for a long time to come.
Don't forget that flowers can be a super important tool for one to display their feelings towards a friend or a loved one. If the floral setting that you are sending is well done and look presentable, it's going to get the message across more than a dull arrangement. So if you're looking to please someone, make sure to hire a professional florist for this present.
And although I’ve moved away from (and back to) Delaware, florists (and flowers) are still important in my life. Both still come in handy during many parts of the year! When it comes time for a wedding, a birthday or a holiday, you're going to need their help. It can be hard to choose among all of the floral professionals in Delaware (and there are a lot!) when you really do need help. If you want to make sure that you get your flowers for a fair price and arranged in a way that you or your recipient will enjoy, you should keep three factors in mind - honesty about pricing, displayed work, and customer service.
Up-Front Prices
As a rule of thumb, you should never work with any professional who will not tell you what his or her services cost. When looking for a florist, this means finding someone who will give you up-front prices on everything that's included with a display - not only the cost of the flowers, but any labor or transportation costs as well. As with so many other "event" professionals, there can be a tendency for unscrupulous florists to "forget" about certain parts of the price, and you want to make sure that you know exactly what you are getting for your money before you pay.
Displays
If you want to know what a florist can do for you, you have to look for displays. In some shops, you can see works in progress - a great way to figure out what the florist might do for you. In other shops, there are actual, fully-realized displays ready to go so that you can have an idea of what you might be able to choose from. Even if the only evidence of floral design that you can find is a binder full of pictures, you should only work with a florist who is proud enough of his or her work to show it off to potential clients, who understands what types of flowers are right for an occasion, and knows how to take the simplest tools and turn a collection of flowers into a lovely work of art. If you are looking for this, we recommend a Delaware florist to take care of all of your needs.
Friendly Service
An often overlooked part of the floral business is customer service. Sure, you need flowers - but you also need a florist who is going to treat you as a valued customer. There are thousands – probably hundreds of thousands of florists all over United States who will be happy to take your order, but the best in the business will actually help you to find something that's perfect. A friendly florist will listen to you, work with you on pricing, and give you great selections - all giving you a really good reason to come back and visit that shop again in the future.
And, don’t forget empathy. Florists have to deal with the not-so-happy events as well, especially when it comes to funeral arrangements.
At the end of the day, you're looking for someone who is passionate about the work, not simply educated in it. You need someone who is honest about prices and his or her ability, and can give you the time to really help you when you need it. If you are willing to shop around, you can find a florist who meets all of these criteria - and who can make a wonderful arrangement that is sure to make someone's day. Whether you are looking for flowers for your wedding or simply need something for that special someone, take the time to find a great Delaware florist that will be there for you for a long time to come.
Don't forget that flowers can be a super important tool for one to display their feelings towards a friend or a loved one. If the floral setting that you are sending is well done and look presentable, it's going to get the message across more than a dull arrangement. So if you're looking to please someone, make sure to hire a professional florist for this present.