Flowers are a bridge to build relations, express appreciation, kindness, and support. They go perfectly well for all types of relations and occasions. But how to choose flowers for someone you don’t know well? You just have to select the right bouquet. Flowers create a perfect balance of personal and appropriate. Be it for a new client, acquaintance, neighbour or colleague, selecting the right bouquet speaks neither too much nor too little.
Sending a gift to someone you don’t know well is tricky. What if a gift looks too much? Or too personal? Your safe bet is flowers or flower bouquets. Flower arrangements are a safe gift zone that looks appreciative as well as personal. These thoughtful gift options are the safest and most universal symbol to convey kindness, respect and good wishes. Other gift options like perfumes, clothing, etc., may require personal preferences. Flowers, on the other hand, offer beauty and elegance that suit everyone. A flower bouquet maintains personal and professional boundaries while also displaying your gesture gracefully. But what type of bouquets to select? Of course, you cannot gift a red rose bouquet to a client! Let’s explore how to choose safe and elegant colours.
Colour selection plays an important role in giving flowers (especially for someone you don’t know well). Choose neutral, pastel, cheerful and sophisticated flowers like roses, daisies, lilies or sunflowers. Yellow shades, soft pinks, whites, blues, peach tones and cream work perfectly well for all occasions. Have a newly bloomed friendship? Yellow roses would work. Celebrating an occasion? Give a pink bouquet. You may also select a multicoloured bouquet. Avoid giving red flowers or orchids.
Always select flowers based on the occasion. For example, if you are sending out a floral arrangement for a birthday can be a mix of yellows and pinks, a bunch of mixed seasonal blooms, whereas for events like congratulating someone can include bright flowers, green plants or pastels to speak of positive things and success. For events like ‘thank you for being there’, a perfect soft-coloured bouquet would work. It conveys appreciation. If you are gifting a professional to a new client, choose sophisticated and refined bouquets like sunflowers or lilies. And when in doubt, go for a mixed bouquet! These look appropriate for all types of occasions.
Do not include romantic flowers in your gifting. Avoid choosing red roses. Your card/personal message should also be simple: ‘congratulations’, ‘best wishes to you’, etc. Avoid personal statements, long sentences and compliments
Premium bouquet styles are universally appreciated. They are a perfect balance of elegance and versatility. Go for a classic mixed bouquet when in doubt, or a bouquet of white lilies to sound more sophisticated and classy. Hydrangea and soft pastel roses also look refined and classy. You may add seasonal blooms to this bouquet to keep it fresh. Your bouquet should have neutral colours and clean lines – this is what makes a floral arrangement premium.
Avoid these mistakes while sending flowers to someone for the first time:
Sending flowers as a gift to someone you do not know well is a perfect way to show appreciation, kindness and value while also maintaining a respectful boundary. It is a formal way to appreciate (safely!). Make sure to choose the right colours, flowers and delivery time. Flowers as gifts are appreciated worldwide and are known to create positive connections and good first impressions. With the right message, flowers and a flower delivery team, you are good to build new connections.