Sending someone flowers is a timeless way to show your emotions, whether they're for a beloved partner, family member, friend or even an acquaintance. Even just a simple bouquet or vase can demonstrate everything from affection and thoughtfulness to gratitude or remorse. But because flowers are so popular in society, the nicer collections can be quite expensive to send. The last thing anyone wants to do is ruin their message by sending some cheap flowers (at least those that actually look cheap!), and the good news is that there are real high-quality, cost-effective options out there for those who know how to look. Here are three of the top options for affordable ways to send flowers. It should be noted that, for convenience, these are all online vendors who deliver flowers to most locations nationwide.
Currently, some of the most affordable options on gift flowers can be found at SendFlowers.com. Not only does this online retailer offer a massive collection of florals for all occasions, but they also offer regular sitewide discounts (no matter what zip code the flowers are being shipped to). Customers can conveniently search both by floral type and by occasion (gift purpose) in order to find the perfect flowers. One example suitable for all occasions is the Modern Orange Roses Bouquet, which comes in three different sizes (Regular, Deluxe and Premium). All sizes are discounted, but the best deal is easily the Premium. Normally $57.49, this ample assortment is now $45.99. The website also has a regular Sales section, which sees discounts as high as 50 percent. SendFlowers.com is also known for offering same day delivery to most locations, which of course is always a convenience to many customers needing a last-minute gift.
Another affordable flower retailer is 1-800-Flowers. Many customers may remember this florist's ads from long before the days of internet ordering, but the truth is that they've takeen their business online and have done so with gusto. One of the cool things about ordering from them online is that 1-800-Flowers also now owns Harry & David (and subsequently, Godiva), making it incredibly easy to add candied fruit or chocolates to a flower order. For example, an order of two dozen red roses with a box of Godiva chocolates costs just $67.99, which is already a deal compared to most other retailer. And 1-800-Flowers is currently offering $10 off on most orders, putting it at $57.99. Customers can also add a vase for just a few dollars more. For those looking to spend as little as possible though, there's always the regularly updated Sales section. A Sweet Spring Lilies Bouquet in a vase starts at only $29.99!
In the meantime, those who are looking for even more options under $30 will be interested in From You Flowers. A relatively newer retailer in the online floral delivery market, From You Flowers offers a wide range of bouquets and vases for low costs. While their inventory is not as diverse as others, they do offer a range of timeless favorites at affordable prices and, in most cases, same-day delivery. For example, a regular-size Best Wishes bouquet (with red carnations, yellow daisies, ourple monte casino and green button poms) is just $28.49 and already comes in a small vase. And for those willing to spend between $3 and $10 more on customization, adding items like balloons, chocolates or a teddy bear doesn't cost much more. Customers can also find a range of bouquets in the website's Sales section for as low as $24 and still be able to secure Same Day Delivery.
It's important to keep in mind that the three flower vendors mentioned here are great options for year-round affordable flower sending. Naturally, there are certain times of year where florists everywhere (both online stores and brick-and-mortar options) offer a variety of discounts and special deals. For example, it's a good idea to take the time to explore different options around Valentine's Day in particular, as there may be a lot of great discounts on nice assortments available at various retailers that are not normally around the rest of the year. Many online florists also offer deals on 3rd party coupon websites like Groupon and RetailMeKnot, so customers who are not looking to rush their shopping time would do well to explore these other options.