I sent flowers for my mum’s birthday last week and I wouldn’t say that it went without a hitch. Because I was out of the country, I was so occupied that I almost forgot to book an express flower delivery.
I felt guilty at that time, knowing I was never the kind of person who would forget his mum’s birthday and I almost just did!
Add it to the fact that the online flower shop I used to always order from has shut down its operations and I had to try ordering from a different florist in Singapore.
The only great thing that happened during the ordeal was that the new florist I came across online has great customer service that’s at par—if not better—than that of the online flower shop I used to order from before.
With that, allow me to share with you some five tips to skip the hassle when sending flowers for a birthday or any other occasions.
Order Ahead of Time - Forgetting a special occasion is a big no-no. Otherwise, you will be missing out on all the benefits of planning ahead and making sure that everyone will go according to plan.
When you’re ordering flowers, place your orders early. Choose the date you want the flowers to arrive and let the online flower shop take care of the rest for you. Remember, nothing feels better than knowing that you’ve already taken care of everything and you don’t have this nagging feeling that you’re forgetting any important detail.
Make It Personal - Having said that, planning ahead will not only help you avoid any problems down the line. It will also leave you plenty of time to add a personal touch to your gift.
For instance, when shopping for flowers, you’ll have the luxury to browse through the wide selection of flowers offered in an online flower shop. What’s more, if you have the extra budget, you can always request for a customised arrangement which can include all the recipient’s favourite flowers in their favourite colours.
Add a Heartfelt Message - You can further add a personalised touch by writing a heartfelt message that will go with the gift.
When we were younger, my mum always used to write us sticky note letters that go with our prepared school lunches. It was that small notes that made our food extra special and I wanted to make her feel the same love that we felt every time we read them.
Have Fun - As if it’s not enough, I also made sure to have fun and get creative while shopping for flowers for my mum.
Like most flower shops today, the one that I ordered from also has a great selection of special gifts like cakes, stuffed toys, chocolates, and balloons to go with flowers. So, I paired the flower arrangement that I ordered with a dozen chocolates. I thought of throwing in a teddy bear too but decided against it in the end.
Of course, all these wouldn’t have been possible had I not found Xpressflower, the flower shop that catered to all my specific needs. I truly appreciate their 24-hour customer service because despite of the urgency of my order, they were so kind to respond immediately.
The next time I’m in a difficult situation like this, I can rest assured knowing that I have someone to run to and fulfil my needs. Needless to say, I succeeded in my goal of making my mum happy!
