How Do Floral Bouquet Delivery Websites Work?

The major flower delivery companies that operate in this market work with an extensive network of local florists all across the United States.
This outsourcing-based partnership with independent third-party flower shops enables the big companies in this industry to fulfill last-minute orders extremely fast and offer same-day deliveries, directly to the receiver’s location (excluding remote or rural areas, in some cases).

All websites have a strict “cutoff time”, which is the official deadline for placing orders eligible for same-day deliveries.
Missed that deadline? Look for alternatives, as your order cannot be processed and delivered today.

Service Benefits

• Online florists provide one of the very few realistic options for sending a physical gift (unlike a digital one) to family members and close friends at the last minute, in cases you couldn’t or forgot to make gift arrangements, sufficient time in advance.
• Hand-designed floral gifts are available at an extensive variety of colors, sizes, style elements, pricing options, and seasonal themes.
  This tremendous selection makes it easier to shop for an arrangement that expresses your feelings, shares your sentiments and brightens someone’s day in an authentic, old-school way.
• Unparalleled convenience: you can easily order a gorgeous floral arrangement over the internet from the comfort of your home, office or even mobile device.
  The bottom line? No complicated logistics, no unnecessary stress and no time wasting on your behalf!
• A great option for gifting long-distance loved ones, in a matter of hours.
  If you didn’t miss the deadline, you can place an order right now and have it reach its destination promptly as quickly as today, no matter the distance (in some cases, even on weekends and holidays).
• An immediate solution for any last-minute gift-giving crisis that leaves everybody happy.

Common Flower Sending Occasions

• Birthday
• Christmas
• Mother’s Day
• Father’s Day
• Anniversary
• Valentine’s Day
• New Year’s Eve
• New Baby
• Sympathy & Funeral
• Get Well
• Retirement
• Graduation
• Housewarming
• Wedding

Popular Flower Choices

• Roses
• Lilies
• Tulips
• Orchids
• Gerberas
• Daisies
• Carnations
• Sunflowers
• Mixed Bouquets
• Plants
• Tropical

Bouquet Add-Ons

Most flower websites offer complementary items that can be added to any bouquet and create a beautiful ‘mix & match’ presentation. Such upgrade extras may include:

• Latex / Mylar Balloons
• Teddy Bears
• Stuffed Animals
• Vases
• Candles
• Edible Gifts
• Other Non-Floral Gifts

Common Flower Delivery Destinations

• Private Residence
• Businesses
• Hotels
• Hospitals
• Schools
• Churches
• Military Bases
• Funeral Homes / Cemeteries

Custom Message

Most vendors offer the ability to personalize the gift by adding a custom message.
A simple card that expresses how you feel is a great way to convey your warmest wishes.

Last Minute Flower Delivery Tips

• Read the terms and make sure you thoroughly understand them.
  Pay close attention to issues like cutoff times (and what happens if you miss them), satisfaction guarantee, late / non-delivery policy, substitution, cancellation, refund and redelivery policies, service fees, etc.
• If you need your floral gift to be delivered today, make sure you can still make it through the same-day service cutoff time.
• Holiday cutoff times may vary, due to high demand.
  Be sure to pay close attention to current deadline information on the vendors’ websites during the holidays and other peak times.
• In order to avoid potential problems, double check the recipient’s address to verify the courier will end up at the right location.
  Remember: a tiny unintentional mistake can ruin a big event!
• In order to ensure a smooth expedited delivery experience, be always available.
  Remain accessible on your home or cell phone for possible changes, order status updates or questions by the local flower shop staff.
• Go over your confirmation email to make sure that your order is indeed confirmed and verify that all order details are correct.
  If you detect any mistakes or inaccuracies, do not delay.
  Call the vendor’s customer support immediately and let them know about it, so they can make the required changes quickly enough.