Heads-up, fellow males.
Valentines Day is rushing up on us.
Itll be here before you know it.
Green Bench Flowers is an independent florist in St. Petersburg, Fla. Sharon Steinmann/The Penny Hoarder
Can we agreenotto screw it up this time?
Can we agreenotto wait until the very last minute?
Yeah, guys, I know that procrastination is our natural instinct.
Weareguys, after all.
Why do something now if you’re able to do it later?
Were hooking you up with sage advice from experienced florists.
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Order Your Valentines Day Flowers Early
Order as soon as possible.
Not only that, but consider having your flowers delivered a day early.
Valentines Day, Feb. 14, falls on a Friday this year.
Florists will be scrambling to deliver nearly all their Valentine orders on that one day.
A lot of florists offer incentives if you have it delivered early.
Buy Local
Go with a local florist, not one of the big florist networks.
Sure, those big conglomerates are convenient.
Did you know?
Youll pay less for more, and youre more likely to get the best quality flowers.
When you order through a call center, they are not the people doing the work.
Find a Good Florist
Normally wed say let Google be your guide, but be careful in this case.
Theyre not really local.
Local florists complain that these fake local websites can be less than reputable.
You should pick an actual brick-and-mortar establishment located near you.
The internet can be kind of treacherous on Valentines Day.
Choose Your Florist
Yelpis a good place to check out customers reviews of florists in your immediate area.
Most florists have websites where you could browse through bouquets based on category and price range.
Florists are very active on Facebook.
Facebook and Instagram are where theyre updating their photos all the time.
Talk to Your Florist
Sure, it’s possible for you to order online.
Its 2020, man.
Just point, click and youre done, right?
This is an especially useful strategy if youre on a tight budget.
Florists work with all budgets.
you’re free to just tell them, This is how much I have to spend.
Id like it to look as good as possible.
They can be very creative with smaller arrangements, Hendrick said.
Is she funny, serious, bold, shy, delicate, romantic, outdoorsy, outgoing?
Skip the Red Roses
You cant really go wrong with a dozen long-stemmed red roses.
Due to supply and demand, florists are payingtwice as much as usual for them.
For an alternative, he suggests tulips, which are in season in February.
Have Them Delivered to Her Workplace
Now, your mileage may vary here.
Youll save money on delivery fees if youre willing to pick up the flowers yourself.
You could present them to your sweetheart when you pick her up for a Valentines Day dinner date.
But florists generally recommend sending them to her workplace.
Women like the attention.
They like the wow factor, Hendrick said.
Also: At the office, you know where shes going to be.
You dont have to worry about tracking her down.
What About the Supermarket?
Yes, your local grocery store will probably have flowers in stock.
Yes, they can be cheaper than the floral arrangements at a florists shop.
But this strategy can be a bit hit-or-miss for Valentines Day.
That way, youre more likely to get first pick and not come up empty-handed.
Youll have a tough time making those flowers look as good as a florist would.
Just Do It
Finally: Dont be intimidated by any of this.
Theres really no way to do the wrong thing here, because it really is the thought that counts.
Youll get extra credit for the simple act of buying her flowers.
Getting flowers is still one of the best feelings anyone could get.
Mike Brassfield ([email protected]) is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
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