We respect all, small and big, local florists and big 1-800 whales, because the truth is, one sock will not fit us all. But from our own past experience (as a florist and a customer) and from doing some research and listening to our customers’ experiences, we give our Vote to the Local Florist.
Why buy from your Local Florist vs Online Service? Here is our honest list of answers to your "why's":
1. You'll Support Local Businesses
This alone makes you a cool person! By purchasing flowers from a local florist you will not only help a florist remain in business but will also be assisting your local economy, too! Double points to you! Having an awesome florist in business will ensure you always have a great place to go when you need flowers again. And we can assure you; you’ll be treated like a King or Queen when you’ll become a returning customer! Your local florist will appreciate you to the moon and back!
2. When You Order From a National Wire Service, You Pay Commission aka Hidden Charges
These big whales gather orders online and then send them to a local flower shop in your delivery area. But before the order reaches the florist, some commission lands to their pockets. You’ll say, “ What’s a big deal about that? That’s how the world is spinning these days!” And we agree, they provide convenience in return of a large “middleman’s fee”. But most of the customers are not aware of how much their service fee adds on to the cost. The local florist is left with a portion of the order’s value and has no other option but to fill your order for less money than you, as a sender, intended. And this leads us to the Reason Number 3…
3. Bigger Bouquets!
Since your budget is spent on flowers, not the “middleman's fees”, your arrangement will be filled with more flowers. That means happy you, happy recipient and happy is your local florist! Everyone wins!
4. Fresher Blooms!
Local florists treat their flowers with grade 1 care that helps the flowers to bloom and stay fresh longer. That means a bigger smile on the recipient’s face!
5. Skilled Workmanship
Companies like FTD, 1-800-flowers, and Teleflora are not florists and have no flowers. Yes, you’ve read it right! They are order-takers that take your payment and — after biting a sizable portion of a pie — pass on the remainder of your money to a real florist to have an arrangement made and delivered. When you order from your local florist directly, your floral arrangement will be made with love and care, by an expert, who knows flowers, lives for flowers, breathes flowers and most likely, dreams about flowers!
6. Personal Connection and Extraordinary Service
You’ll speak to the person creating your floral arrangement. If you’ll check their social media or website, you’ll know how they look, how much in love they are with their work and how much they appreciate each customer. Local florists only survive with your support. You help them to put the bread on their table. They will always go an extra mile (or two) to keep you happy!
Local florist always is willing to learn about your specific wishes and the recipient to create something they’ll love, rather than a cookie-cutter arrangement.
Buy flowers from a Local Florist –
Everyone will notice a difference!
