Get the Best Value with this Industry Secret!

       If you’re always looking to receive the best value (who isn’t these days?), here is one way to ensure the best bang for your buck: a Designer’s Choice. What does this mean? When purchasing flower arrangements from a local florist, the less specific you are, the greater the value will usually be. There is a great difference between requesting, “5 red gerbera daisies, 3 yellow roses, 4 white orchids, etc.” and “just a bright, cheerful bouquet.” Although florists can happily create a specific design for you (ordering early for something specific is always ideal), keep in mind that florists have a certain amount of product on hand at any given time. The “designer’s choice” rule especially applies to same-day or urgent/last minute deliveries.

     Florists also know what blooms are at their prime, and which ones aren’t quite ready yet. Plus, you never know what they have a surplus of at that time. If they have a surplus of orchids and roses, you may end up receiving a bouquet with a value greater than what you spent!

     Another upside to ordering a Designer’s Choice is that the end result can turn out more superior to a very specific request when it comes to the aesthetic appeal alone. This is because floral designers are artists. Give an artist a general idea of what you’d like, and their creative juices are allowed to flow, which, in my opinion, always results in a magnificent display. Give an artist three colors to work with, a very small canvas, and strict instructions, and the end result is more restricted, possibly not reaching its full potential. Give your florist a general idea of what it is you like, the occasion, and a budget, and allow them to work their magic to convey the perfect message on your behalf. Now that's how you can get the most value for your dollar!