For generations, women spanning from Mothers and Daughters to Grandmothers and more, have loved to receive a beautiful bouquet of flowers. We guess there is no real science in the matter as to why women become very joyous and vibrant after receiving a bouquet, but these responses encourage men from all around the world to buy flowers for their loved ones.
A women’s response poses more questions than it answers; is it the art of the lilies that welcomes a smile to her face or is it the deep, luscious red roses that prompt her cheeks to fill with a warm, smitten glow?
These questions remain unanswered following the introduction of flower arranging by the Egyptians in 2,500 BC. Flower assembling eventually bloomed in Europe in 1000 AD when churches and monasteries used flowers for decorations and gifts. Today, scientists believe there are over 270,000 species of flower resulting in some quite overwhelmingly stunning bouquets. It seems appropriate to pay thanks to the Egyptians for their hieroglyphics, pyramids and their floral innovation!
With so many species of flowers, how do you decide which flowers are appropriate for your occasion and your lucky recipient? Fortunately, Appleyard London and Laura Ashley have teamed up to help you with this question; just in time for Valentine’s Day! So with the feeling of love very much in the air, the pressure begins to mount as you decide on the right Valentine’s gift for your special one.
Not everyone is happily married with kids and a mortgage, many singletons are preparing for their nerve-racking first date whilst many want to simply impress their current girlfriend. Therefore, below, we have given you the crucial advice you need to make the right choices when it comes to your bouquet, covering the right flowers for a first date, your anniversary and for Valentine’s Day itself!
Flowers on a First date
In the anticipation of a first date, you must nervously consider the likes of how to style your hair, the topics of conversation and the potential gift. As a luxury florist, we do not have much relationship advice but as we discussed earlier, an elegant bouquet is very much cherished by women the world over. Therefore as a first date gift, a bouquet goes down very well but it is important you find the right balance. An array of red roses are too love orientated and you do not want to scare your date off! By finding a balance, try and find a bouquet like Glaze; pure white fragrant lilies take centre stage with vibrant roses complimenting the arrangement. Whilst reasonably priced, a bouquet with a sumptuous blend of flower stems will send a stylishly meaningful message without suggesting you are desperate for love.
Flowers for Valentine’s Day
Featuring Laura Ashley's Eleanor Glass Vase | Henrietta Wallpaper
Vibrant red roses are very much a symbol of love and make for the most heartfelt Valentine’s Day gift. However, over the years, men have looked to the standard rose as an easy, safe, albeit loving, gift. Therefore, for a man wanting to gain the upper hand on their competition, they need to think outside the box. Roses, the symbol of affection, are still a key focus of our advice but there is a twist; this Valentine’s Day, consider 12 Premium Long Stemmed Red Roses? Through the 80cm foundation, your delicately beautiful petal head sits above a contrastingly textural, vivacious stem. These unique blooms offer a more expressive and affectionate gesture and your lucky recipient will not forget this distinctively indulgent Valentine’s Day gift.
Flowers for your Anniversary
Featuring, Laura Ashley's Claremont Glass Vase | Josette Wallpaper
If you are buying flowers for your anniversary, it is more than likely that you have already done the 12 red roses gesture. Considering this, you are probably looking to convey a similar message of love, devotion and admiration for your partner with slightly different, luxury flowers bouquet. For this, we hold the key. A blend of sweet avalanche roses combined with pink oriental lilies and freshly green foliage makes for a deeply meaningful bouquet. The pink roses say happiness, admiration and thankfulness and your partner will recognise this. Think pink roses and lilies!
With this new floral knowledge, your mind can rest easy as you know which sumptuous bouquet to select for your loving partner, no matter what the occasion. But before we go, we want to help you even more! This Valentine’s Day, Appleyard London would like to offer Laura Ashley’s devoted audience a 40% discount on our Valentine’s Flowers range. Your partners deserve the best and the most luxurious flowers and we want to help you supply this, for less.
Head over to our website and select yourself the right flower delivery for the right occasion! To answer you imminent question, yes we are delivering on February 14th! So head over to our website and treat your other half to the highest standard of luxury Valentines flowers and save yourself 40% - www.appleyardflowers.com.
Appleyard London would like to thank Laura Ashley for the high quality products they supplied us with for our photo shoots (as seen in the ’12 Premium Long Stemmed Red Roses’ and ‘Elle’ bouquet images). It is always a pleasure bringing the two brands together to benefit our readers.
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