10 Reasons to Give Flowers on a Special Occasion

 Flowers are one of the most precious creations on earth. They spread joy and warmth with their sheer presence. Their sensuous fragrances and vibrant hues can uplift the mood in any room. Ever since the advent of our civilization, human beings have gifted flowers to each other for numerous different reasons.

Now, a lot of the festivals and occasions that are celebrated all around the world use flowers as an integral part of the celebrations. They are also widely used as decorative elements. Gifting flowers, while has been primarily used to express romantic feelings, is a great way of letting someone know that you care for them.

Reasons for people to give flowers

You do now really need a reason, other than the fact that you love them, to give someone flowers. Surprising people with flowers is a tradition that is as old as humanity itself. But then again, there are several occasions when gifting a flower just makes sense, it feels right.

Today, we are going to look at 10 top reasons why people give each other flowers.

1.    Birthdays and anniversaries (basically milestones of relationship/life)

Celebrating someone’s birthday is a special moment. That day is reserved to make the person whose birthday it is feel special and loved. And what better way to let someone know that they are loved than giving them flowers?

Anniversaries are meant to celebrate important milestones in any relationship. Surviving one whole year together, in this current world, is an achievement in itself. So, flowers are the perfect way to express your happiness for the couple.

2.    Out of gratitude

If someone did something for you, and you feel immensely grateful, words might not be enough for you to express it properly. Flowers, with a handwritten ‘thank you’ note can get the job done. Surveys have shown that 6% of all people who buy flowers across the globe have used flowers as a means of expressing their gratitude towards someone else.

3.    Home decoration

Flowers are great decorative elements. We see ample proof of that during festivities and ceremonies where flowers are used extensively for recreational purposes. But they have a short shelf life. This makes most people believe that flowers do not make for proper home decor. But if you have proper facilities, you can sustain a bouquet of flowers for easily over a week. So, if you have a housewarming party coming up, and you are unsure about what to give, get the freshest bouquet possible and then arrange them in a nice vase. That way, you gift a vase, and the flowers will make the house look nice for at least a week.

4.    Romance

Now this is a no brainer really. Something about flowers makes them perfect for expressing love. Their sensuous fragrances and beautiful shapes compliment the love about to be professed perfectly. Although, be warned, just flowers aren’t enough to warrant that you get the love back in return. That depends exclusively on you, the other person, and the circumstances. But flowers do help even out the playing field a bit and give you an edge. And when it comes to love, every edge counts, right?

5.    To congratulate someone

Imagine your friend got through an exam that they were really nervous about. Or maybe, your colleague and their partner just had a baby. You will obviously go and congratulate them because you are happy for them. But do you know what would make your congratulatory message even better? Yep, you guessed it right. Flowers. Flowers will not only brighten up their mood, but will also make them remember that you do genuinely care for them and you are happy because of their good fortune.

So the next time you wish to congratulate someone, get some flowers that you think they will like.

6.    To apologize

We all commit mistakes in our lives. That is what makes us human. But accountability is an important consent. Owning up to your mistake and apologizing for it not only makes you a good person, but also helps people trust you. So, if you have made a mistake and you wish to apologize, you can add a bouquet of flowers to your apology message. Pick out the flowers that the recipient would like the most and attach your heartfelt apology with it. Apparently, according to multiple surveys, almost 3% of people who buy flowers, have used flowers as a way of apologizing to someone.

7.    Funerals and memorial services (to sympathize)

Losing someone is always hard. While death is one of the few absolutes of life, knowing that it is going to come someday doesn’t really help with the pain at all. When you lose someone, you lose the person that you were with them. The only way to get through it is to deal with the pain. So what do you give someone who is grieving someone’s loss? Flowers. Not only are they immediate mood uplifters, but flowers will help them find solace and offer them tranquility in their tumultuous emotional state. The soothing scents of flowers can calm down emotional upheavals and help process the grief properly.

8.    Meeting someone after a considerable period of time

Remember that friend from high school with whom you gelled really well but eventually lost track over the course of life? Plan a reunion with them today and when you do meet, give them flowers. Not only will it work as an ice breaker, but it will also be a heartfelt gesture of goodwill and love. This will make the awkward initial phase disappear and you can delve directly into stories about the good old days or start making new memories to cherish.

9.    To wish someone luck

A little underrated notion, but giving someone a flower while you wish them luck is a good thing to do. Let us take a hypothetical situation where your friend, who is scared of exams, is sitting for the biggest exam of their lives, let’s say the Bar. Now everybody is going to wish them luck, but when they are in the exam hall, they would be on their own, left alone with their thoughts. Now if you give them, say a jasmine, before the exam and wish them luck, chances are that if they get overwhelmed during the exam, they can look at the flower and draw strength from your support.

Historically, wives and children used to see off their soldier partners/fathers/siblings with flowers in their breast pockets to wish them luck. And there are real life soldiers who have recounted their time on the frontlines and how they have held on to one dried flower given to them by their families as they strived to see out one day at a time.

10.                   And lastly, festivals and occasions

Imagine a wedding with no flowers, no bouquets, no corsages, nothing. Pretty off-putting right? That is how pivotal a role flowers play in helping us celebrate the joyous occasions of our lives. From the proms to weddings, bachelorette parties to engagement ceremonies, award ceremonies to religious occasions, flowers have the ability to add an extra dimension of merriment to any occasion.

Order flowers on the go

We live in an era of constant time crunch. Every day we are in a hurry to be somewhere, do something, meet someone, and so on. We focus so much on our daily lives, we sometimes forget to cherish the people we love, for whom we are working so much. So, order flowers for your loved ones today and get them delivered right at their doorstep.

Moreover, it would be a nice surprise for your loved ones to suddenly receive a surprise gift of flowers. So go ahead, what are you waiting for? Surprise your loved ones today with their favorite assortment of flowers.