Why use your local florist?
Whether you’re in search of flowers for a wedding, a funeral, a conference or simply for a special occasion, the first point of call for many of us is a florist.
A good florist should always guide the customer to an arrangement that suits their style and taste, but equally should never be afraid of introducing something a little bold or daring. A good florist will always anticipate what the overall impact of a design is, not just how individual flowers or types of flowers look together. A gift of flowers should always take your breath away!
There are literally thousands of websites where you can order flowers, but many of them are not run by someone who actually delivers flowers to the consumer. They may just gather your order and charge an additional service fee before forwarding your order to a real local florist to fill. Many of these sites also use deceptive advertising practices, making you think that you are dealing with an actual local florist, some even listing the names of local florists. Their intent is obvious, they want you to think they are a florist in the town you want flowers delivered to. They take their profit and just send the order along to a “real florist” at reduced value to the florist and the customer. The same is true for “Yellow Page” advertising, many of the largest ads are for businesses with no local store front, and they are just gathering your order and passing it on to a real local florist.
There are many advantages to using a real local florist. They know which products are the freshest, the prettiest and available. There is no middle man to keep part of your purchase price, so you get better value for your money. And, most importantly, using a quality local florist is the best way to assure freshness, prompt delivery and satisfaction. To achieve the best quality flowers an experienced and professional florist would arrange the flowers. Also if your flowers need delivering in a hurry you can order flowers via your local florist who are more likely to be able to successfully deliver them due to their location.
At Drake Algar we have a team of highly skilled, creative and talented florists who are passionate about flowers. From the simplest of bouquets to large event floral displays our creative approach, unyielding commitment to quality and meticulous attention to detail are evident in everything we do.
Weddings
Weddings can be expensive occasions and ordering your flowers is no exception. However, most florists will have a range of packages on offer that you can choose from. These will include flowers for the bridal party, buttonholes and corsages, table-top arrangements and flowers for the cake.
Events
Events are an very important very special occassions for private events or company events. Flowers provide a unique and exquiste touch to an events presentation & display,
Drake Algar are Specialists in event flowers and provide bespoke event flowers for every occasion, from the sublime to the ridiculous!
We have arranged flowers for launch parties, flowers for press conferences, sensual event flowers for weddings, Bat Mitzvah celebrations, flowers for product launches, flowers for award ceremonies, and even children’s tea parties.
Our Clients include Lords Cricket Ground, Wembley Stadium, Bank Restaurant, and several hotels. We are happy to provide themed flowers to suit any occasion and encourage clients to be open-minded when they can. This should also be the case fr any local florist. It’s possible to create breath-taking event flowers on any budget and our event flower specialists can design a mock-up in advance so you feel confident that you know what you’re getting. If at all possible, we would suggest you come to the meeting with a budget in mind, and it is helpful if you can provide details of your venue, table sizes, brand image, and an idea of how long you want your flowers to last.
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