Valentines Day is one of those days where you’re either all in, love heart eyes or staying the H - E - double hockey sticks away from it.
But here at Asteria Florals, we think it’s the perfect opportunity to gift flowers to anyone and everyone you love.
This short blog post will take you through the who’s, whys’, what’s and which one’s to order this Valentines Day.
Who could you gift flowers to?
- Your spouse/ partner/ Girlfriend/ Boyfriend/ Lover
- A family member you want to show your love and appreciation to
- A friend, who is always there for you
- Your children maybe?
- YOURSELF – Self love is 100% a reason for flowers
Why gift flowers?
Well... for a start off... flowers are an instant mood booster! The science has proven that flowers release a happy hormone for both, the sender and the recipient and us florists. I cannot tell you, the smile I get when handing over a bouquet of flowers, is infectious. That’s just three people not forgetting anyone else along the way who have instantly been mood boosted!
Flowers are often associated with different meanings, symbols and Asteria Florals, we love to send messages using the blooms selected!
During the Victorian era for example (think Bridgerton where Daphne receives bouquet after bouquet, from potential suitors, each one of those bouquets would have had very specific flowers for very specific meaning.
So, choosing a flower with meaning adds an extra special touch to your Valentine’s gift! That’s where we come in. Our designs this year all include meanings of love, appreciation and happiness!
What colours should you choose for Valentines?
Unsure what colour to select... well Red and Pink are a valentines Day classic. They are timeless, can fit any style and the colours hold so much meaning within the language of flowers!
Giving flowers is a universal way to show love and affection. All the important people in your life deserve flowers whether you opt for red roses/ pink lilys/ red blooms/ pink blooms/ a coloured assortment, giving over a flower is a symbol of “from me to you”.
See the table below for the most popular flowers to gift at valentines and their meanings.
Red Roses | The traditional gift for Valentine’s Day, red roses symbolise love, romance, and devotion, and are the perfect Flower to simply say ‘I love you’
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Pink Roses | The pink rose symbolises elegance, grace, admiration and appreciation. The pink rose is a popular Valentine’s gift for those in the early stages of a relationship, theyre not screaming ‘I Love You’ from the top of their lungs but they do say, I wanted to give you roses this valentines day because you mean a lot to me. |
White Roses | The White rose, new beginnings of love. You’// often see it in wedding flowers now as it resonates with the representations of purity. but it’s also a more subtle way to express your love to someone special.
Their pure beauty has also made them a gesture of remembrance and reverence, which makes them a beautiful memorial for a departed loved one. It is a perfect “im thinking of you” flower choice.
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Lillies | The classic Oriental lily signifies purity and grace, with particular colours having different meanings. We’ve created an all Pink lily Bouquet, to send the message of admiration, gratitude, and a sense of joy. Perfect to gift a loved one this Valentines Day who loves lilies! |
Carnations | Generally, Carnations symbolises Love and fascination. However, there are many different colours of carnation and each have their own individual meaning.
A dark red connotes deep love and affection, light red symbolises admiration, while white implies pure love and good luck. Pink represents – appreciation, a thank you for being you, gone but never forgotten. |
Tulips | The most known meaning of tulips is perfection and deep love. The love of classic Tulips are a classic flower that has been loved by many and have now been associated to love. They're ideal to give to someone who you have an unconditional love for, whether it's your partner, children, parents or siblings. |
Which bouquet should I order?
This year at Asteria Florals, we are offering a variety of designs:
Single Rose in red or pink
Mixed rose bouquet
Dozen red rose bouquet
Lily bouquet
Tulip bouquet
Traditional red or pink bloom
Traditional XL red or pink bloom Bouquet
Deluxe Bouquet in Red or Pink
love is love in traditional, Traditional XL, Deluxe Sizes
So whatever your preference is this valentines Day, flowers are such a beautiful way of sending I love yous, your appreciated, thank you for being you messages to everyone and anyone around you! ( INCLUDING YOURSELF!)
Lots of Love
Carlie x
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