Have you ever thought about the fact that there is a whole list of rules regarding the presentation of bouquets? The experts of our flower delivery service Beauty Flowers have prepared this article to expand your floristic horizons and save you from the risk of getting into an awkward situation.

The main rules of flower etiquette

The list of recommendations regarding the gifting of flowers began to form in the 18th century, when flower dictionaries with the meanings of this or that plant were published. When giving a bouquet, it is better to adhere to the following rules:

• Consider the age and gender of the recipient, as well as the occasion. For example, it is customary to give mini-bouquets to children, preferably in combination with sweets or a soft toy. A floral arrangement for a young lady should consist of delicate flowers in pastel shades.
• Respect cultural characteristics. Thus, in Ukraine, it is customary to give only an odd number of flowers, and an even number applies only to the sphere of funeral floristry, although in many other European countries the number of components of the bouquet does not matter much.

A guy visiting his beloved's house for the first time should show a floral sign of attention not only to his beloved, but also to her mother.
It is worth mentioning the culture of giving flowers in the theater separately. You cannot present a bouquet before the performance and throw it on the stage. Flowers are presented immediately after the performance, when the artists take a bow.

Tips regarding the culture of giving flowers

If you plan to present a bouquet at a meeting with international partners, give preference to cream-colored plants. White is not always appropriate, since in some countries it symbolizes grief.

Rich red and burgundy colors mean love and passion, so they are most suitable for a significant other. If you do not know the preferences of the person for whom you want to put together a flower arrangement, it is better to compose it from plants of different colors.

If you want to visit a relative or friend in the hospital and support her with flowers, choose bright positive shades, and the plants themselves should not have an intrusive smell. Before preparing a gift, it is better to ask whether your friend suffers from pollen allergies.

Take note that a bouquet is the only gift that, according to the rules of etiquette, can be sent to a representative of the fair sex anonymously.