How do I send Christmas flowers to family in another state?
The Short Answer
Sending holiday flowers across the country works best with early ordering and clear delivery details. Book several days ahead to beat the December rush, confirm the recipient’s address and travel plans, and choose hardy seasonal designs or plants that hold up well during a busy delivery week.
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Order early and mind holiday closures
December is a packed delivery month, and the days right before Christmas rival Mother’s Day for volume. Ordering several days ahead gets your gift into a delivery schedule before routes fill and gives florists near your family time to source the freshest seasonal stems. Keep the calendar in mind: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day have limited or no delivery in many areas, and the weekend around the holiday can shift schedules. Aim to have flowers arrive a day or two before the holiday so they are already brightening the home when everyone gathers, rather than risking a tight same-day window.
Nail the logistics for a smooth arrival
Long-distance gifts live or die on details. Confirm the full address and a phone number, and think hard about whether your family will actually be home, since many people travel over the holidays. If they are hosting, deliver to their house; if they are visiting relatives, it may be smarter to send flowers to where they will be. Note apartment numbers, gate codes, or assisted-living front-desk procedures. For a surprise, loop in another family member to receive it. A little coordination prevents a beautiful arrangement from sitting on a cold porch while everyone is out of town.
Choose designs that travel the season well
For a distant delivery during a hectic week, hardy seasonal choices are wise. Evergreen-based arrangements, sturdy roses and carnations, and blooming plants like poinsettias, amaryllis, or Christmas cactus hold up better than delicate, short-lived blooms. A plant also lasts through the whole visit and beyond. Add a warm card since you cannot be there in person to say it yourself. If your loved ones are local to the Flint and Burton area, Bentley Florist can deliver directly. Use these tips to plan, then place the order at bentleyflorist.com.
Planning Tips From Our Designers
- Order several days early to beat the December delivery rush.
- Aim for arrival a day or two before the holiday, not on it.
- Confirm whether family will be home or traveling before you send.
- Choose hardy blooms or plants that hold up over a busy week.
- Add a heartfelt card since you cannot deliver the sentiment in person.
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