Just because you’re a romantic guy who likes to show that special woman how much you care about her and send flowers doesn’t mean you don’t recognize a good deal when you see it. The fact of the matter is that you can woo that special lady with flowers that cost you less money just as well as you can with flowers that come at a premium price. While you don’t want to advertise the fact that you got a deal on those flowers, there are some things you can do to make sure you don’t pay more than is necessary.
Here are a handful of ways to help you send flowers cheap:
- Order them online. The fact is that your local flower shop has a significant amount of overhead that online flower delivery businesses’ don’t. Add in the fact that local flower shops deal with an inventory that can become static, and you’ll realize that those flowers aren’t always the freshest, either. Online flower delivery services usually get their flowers right from the grower, send them right to your special person, and do it for less money.
- Have them delivered on a weekday. If that special someone must have flowers on a Saturday, bring them in person. Otherwise, have them delivered Monday through Friday when rates are the lowest.
- Pick seasonal bouquets. The seasonal selections of flowers are grown during specific times of the year, and they’re likely to last longer than flowers that are out of season. Add in the fact that florists often have plenty of these on hand, and you’ll find some of the deepest discounts with these.
- Order them early. In some cases, you can schedule flower delivery for Valentine’s Day much more cheaply if you do it in, let’s say, December, than if you wait until February 13th. The closer you get to the holiday, the more you’re going to pay to send flowers.
- Buy them all at once. One business model that’s becoming more popular it to order a flower delivery subscription. You either pay for the flowers up front or pay a monthly fee, and when those special occasions roll around the company will send flowers to that special someone. This can get you some serious discounts, and it means you’ll never forget a special day.