Sending flowers for different occasions is a wonderful way to express your feelings. You can send more formal arrangements for business associates or something more intimate to friends. Deciding to send flowers is the perfect way to say that you are thinking of someone and want to wish them happiness.

One of the most widely used reasons to send flowers is related to romance. Sending flowers at the beginning of a relationship not only makes the recipient feel special, but signifies an interest in them. Taking the time to painstakingly select and choose the right flowers usually gets a great response from the recipient. To avoid allergy problems and to select the right kind of flower, one can ask relatives or family members.

Of course, there are traditional meanings for many flowers, and some choose them based on the message they send. Who does not know that red roses mean "I love you" or even a single red rose can send a more powerful message than an expensive arrangement of random flowers? If things are not that serious, pink roses mean "I like you."

Another special occasion for flowers is a musical or theatrical performance. On opening night and sometimes other nights, actors and actresses may receive bouquets, as may dancers and other performers. Flowers are just as powerful as applause and certainly last longer. Just watch a skating competition and see all the flowers thrown to good performers.

Meaningful life events are a wonderful time to send flowers. Birthdays are always a good choice and you can even send the number of flowers equal to the age of the person receiving the flowers. Anniversaries are also a good time to send flowers. Receiving the same type of flowers that your spouse sent to you for the very first time is so romantic! Another great time for sending flowers is for the birth of a child or a grandchild.

When you send flowers to a grieving family it shows that you are thinking of the deceased and showing your respect for the life they lived. Flowers are also appropriate to send if someone is suffering from illness. A gift of flowers shows that you are offering them encouragement and hope they get well soon. It is also nice for someone to receive flowers after things have settled down from funeral or hospital stay just to let that person know you are still think about them.

Graduations, a new home, a new job, etc are all made brighter with a gift of flowers, to mark the special occasion. When you make a personal visit, it is a great occasion to bring flowers with you. There are very few flowers that are around in winter, so a gift of flowers then, makes it a very special day.