8 Good Reasons to Give Flowers
We’ve already explained how to choose the right color for your flowers; today, the Sessile editorial team takes a look at 8 good reasons to give flowers. Whether you’re congratulating someone, celebrating, paying tribute, or expressing your love, there’s never a bad time to give bouquets to your loved ones!
1. To celebrate a holiday
A lush bouquet of flowers in vibrant colors instantly adds a festive touch to any event! A beautiful arrangement makes the perfect gift for a birthday, Mother’s Day, or even a housewarming party. Flowers show that you’re going the extra mile and making the occasion special…
2. To make an occasion truly special
Speaking of going beyond the ordinary, a sophisticated floral arrangement adds an exceptional touch to the most beautiful moments of your life. After all, isn’t the bride’s bouquet just as important as her dress? The floral decorations at a reception also help leave an unforgettable impression on your guests’ hearts.
Trust a professional florist to create a spectacular arrangement!
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3. To give someone a surprise
Flowers are a great way to break up the routine. An example? You walk up to your fiancée with your hand carefully hidden behind your back, and suddenly you pull out a bouquet—the effect is guaranteed. You can also have flowers delivered to her at an unexpected time or place.
Try some unique arrangements as well, such as terrariums, dried flower arrangements, or wreaths, to make the surprise complete.
4. To Say "I Love You"
It’s hard to think of flowers without thinking of their romantic nature—they’ve inspired poets and lovers everywhere! Whether you’re declaring your love at the start of a new romance or reminding your loved one just how much you love them after all the wonderful adventures you’ve shared together.
Roses are a great way to express your feelings, but try more elaborate arrangements that match your loved one’s personality if you want to show them how much they mean to you.
In fact, here at Sessile, we’d love to see women give flowers to men, too—they, too, have their own sensitivity and desire for tenderness…
5. To say thank you
Did your friends have you over last week? Did they support you during a difficult time? Did they give you a hand so you could finally clean out your garage? Why not have some flowers delivered to them? A beautiful bouquet can elegantly express the gratitude you feel toward your loved ones.
Our tip: Don’t wait too long to have the bouquet delivered so it makes the biggest impression.
6. Apologize
Sometimes we feel embarrassed and would like to make amends for forgetting a birthday, misbehaving, or saying something we shouldn’t have. While giving flowers doesn’t cure every problem, it can help ease tensions and allow you to start over on a more relaxed note, picking up the conversation where you left off.
Our tip: Flowers convey a message that’s clear enough on their own, but don’t hesitate to add a little card to show the sincerity of your gesture.
7. To express a lack
When you’re far from your loved ones, you often feel the need to let them know you’re thinking of them with a small gesture: a message, a phone call, a postcard… If you’ll be away from your loved ones for quite some time, you can also send them flowers and let them know how much you miss them.
This longing reaches its peak during funerals or memorial services, where flowers serve as a way to pay one last tribute.
8. Just for fun!
The reason we prefer Sessile’s arrangements is simply… when there’s no particular reason to give them! We’re out for a walk, we pass by our favorite artisan florist, and just the sight of the displays makes us want to treat someone. It’s a simple but effective way to add a little color to everyday life.
What about you? What are your reasons for giving flowers?
Who are we?
Sessile champions the independence of artisan florists online. Founded in 2019 by six friends, Sessile brings together 500 florists committed to transforming the industry and enables flower delivery throughout France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. By breaking away from the traditional online catalog model, the network highlights each florist’s expertise and helps keep the art of floristry alive. Florists can pursue their passion and create more creative bouquets because they have greater freedom to offer seasonal flowers and, whenever possible, locally sourced flowers.
