Hey, you can say more while really saying less - and we mean conveying your thoughtfulness or whatever message you would like to imply through the language of flowers. Giving blooms and bouquets for special occasions is, of course, not a new practice. However, flowers are becoming more than acceptable gifts for more unconventional events as well. If you are living in Chicago, or you have friends and family there, it is actually considered quite elegant these days to offer flowers as tokens for any opportunity at all. Here are the top 5 reasons for sending flowers to Chicago.

1. Well, if you are living right there Chicago, or you have friends and family members who are living in the city, of course it's only reasonable to patronize local florists as opposed to ordering flowers from out-of-state. Not only will local flowers be cheaper (less expenses on shipping and delivery charges,) you can always get the guarantee that you (or the recipient) will get the blooms you ordered when they are due. Some local florist can afford you next day delivery, or same day delivery service, or even a 12-hour delivery service. These are valuable services especially if you are particularly pressed for time.

2. There are some flower shops in Chicago who work on a 24 hour time schedule, so you do not have to worry about trying to find an open shop in case you got off late from work, or you have to get up quite early in order to send several bouquets to an event. Depending upon your agreement with your chosen florists, some of them will consent to immediate (or at the very least, a 12 hour) delivery service. Literally, you can send flowers to anyone in the city, at any given time.

3. Special occasions can be wonderfully marked with flowers, as with not-so-special days. So sending blooms to people you know in Chicago is the norm. However, instead of just sending in roses and chocolates, there are now more specialized services in the city that can literally turn anyone's frown into a great big smile. You can send flowers to Chicago accompanied with a pack of aromatherapy candles for a sweetheart; or a special food gift basket for your Mum on Mother's Day; or even a great big round of cheesecake to a recuperating colleague in the hospital. Not only is this a more novel idea, but the recipient is bound to remember you quite fondly afterwards.

4. Flower arrangements is one thing, but if you really want a unique gift suggestion, you could try sending fresh cut flowers, some flower arrangement tools and materials to any one in the city who actually likes to make his or her own floral designs. It might surprise you that you could actually get better rates or discount rates when you do this. And the recipients will be more than happy to think that you believe in their creative prowess to give them free rein with the gifts.

5. As stated early on, flowers are now acceptable gifts for more unconventional events. Instead of filling a convention hall with balloons and streamers, flowers are more elegant alternatives. If you know anyone who is hosting a small gathering of any kind, you can send in several flower arrangements as opposed to bringing several bottles of wine, for example.