When To Send Flowers And When Not To

No wonder that flowers are worldwide recognized as one of the most popular gifts. They are our co-called helpers in cases we cannot express our feelings by words; no doubt, the flowers as a gift bring good attitude and carry the right message in their own language.

Mothers Day and St. Valentine's Day, Wedding and birthday, Easter and Thanksgiving Day are just some from an immense number of occasions when we send beautiful flowers to our friends, relatives and dear ones.

A bouquet of the most marvelous flowers is a great gift you can present to your mother in order to show your love and gratitude for everything she has ever done, is doing or will do for you.

If you are lucky and have the girl of your dreams, St. Valentines Day is the very occasion when you can demonstrate your great love and passion by giving your beloved a gift of beautiful flowers. It is well-known flower symbolizes love and warm feeling to the recipient.

That is why the most romantic flower gift always carries a special significance.
It is a tradition to bring wedding flowers for just married. In such a way you wish them happiness and well during their whole common life - the life full of beauty and fragrance as that of given flowers.

A bouquet of beautiful flower is considered a suitable gift for anybody who has his birthday. By giving flowers you express your good attitude towards birthday man and wish him all the best.

As you see there is an abundance of occasions for sending and giving flowers. However you should be aware of occasions when it is not compulsory to send flowers depending on the country, religion or customs. It is not required to send flowers to a family on death of a member in Muslim community.

It is also important to give the right number of flowers. You should know that the proper number varies from place to place. Thus, make sure not to give four, dozen or thirteen flowers. As the matter of fact, number 13 is considered unlucky one nearly all over the world; number 4 is associated with death in some parts of Asia; dozen is recognized as an appropriate number in Europe and some other places(however  it is appropriate in the United States).  

It is also important to select the proper color of the flower as it may convey it own significance. For instance, the White color symbolizes mournful and unhappy occasions in Asia and some other countries.

Now you are aware of "flower" etiquettes and can be sure when to send bouquets of flowers and when not to.