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By Burgandi Collins
Turpin's Florist Staff Writer
Whether you’re a reluctant Casanova dreading Valentine’s
Day or a veteran Romeo looking to spice things up, Turpin’s
Florist in Norfolk, Virginia can help you.
Easily one of the most favorite holidays for women, tradition
says that sending flowers is the best way for guys to show
their affection to their special ladies. But what type of
flower arrangement is the best? And does it even matter?
Most women say yes. And Turpin’s Florist agrees with them.
The family operated business has helped romantics make Valentine’s
Day special for almost 50 years.
Turpin employees are experts in knowing the best arrangement
to select, opportune time to order, and when to send flowers
back that are not satisfactory.
Turpin’s Florist owner Jay Turpin says the best arrangement
for Valentine’s Day is an assorted bouquet that contains
a mixture of flowers and red roses. Why? Jay says a dozen
roses are what most shoppers buy on Valentine's Day. Nationwide,
that puts a huge demand on roses which raises the price
and sometimes hurts the quality.
He says the best arrangement to purchase is a pretty mixture
of flowers with some roses sprinkled in. "With this
assortment, you’ll get across the Valentine's Day theme
and have an arrangement that lasts longer," he says.
Jay says Valentine’s Day is the single busiest day for
florists, so it’s best to beat the rush if you do not want
to spoil one of the most romantic days of the year. This
year Valentine's Day falls on a Tuesday, which will present
a few problems for procrastinators. Most people will wait
until the very last moment to place their orders and want
delivery on the 13th and 14th. That puts a strain on the
delivery system.
Jay says it's best to plan ahead and get your flowers ordered
before the rush. "The worst thing you can do is call
a florist at 4 p.m. on Valentine's Day trying to get same-day
delivery," he says. "Besides pushing the limit
on time, you will probably find yourself in a long line
or stuck on hold as the florist’s phone rings off the hook
with other procrastinators."
Avoid all the frustration and order early. That way you
know your loved one is going to get a beautiful arrangement
and not get caught up in the jam. And, she can enjoy the
flowers before and on the holiday. Turpin's Florist has
even added an incentive for early delivery, such as a free
box of chocolates or a balloon.
Jay says the second best arrangement to send is the FTD
special that the wire service offers. In addition to breath-taking
flowers, you also buy keepsake containers, gift baskets,
teddy bears, and other special gift items. The FTD main
holiday special, the Valentine's Bouquet, is a beautiful
way to express your love.
With so many flowers being sent around Valentine's Day,
you should look over the arrangement to make sure it survived
the trip in good shape. Check for plenty of water in the
vase, proper arrangement, and wilting. If you've received
a mishandled or inferior arrangement, send it back and note
why.
Like Turpin's, most florists have a 100% money back guarantee
policy. "If you have a complaint we don't even ask
questions," Jays says. "It's replaced automatically."
So Romeo, now you know how to make your Valentine’s Day
as easy as Sunday morning. Cupid couldn’t have done it any
easier.
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