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Flowers make the perfect gift for almost every occasion, whether it’s an anniversary, birthday or just because. But did you know that tradition dictates certain types of floral arrangements to commemorate different events? The scents, colors, patterns and shapes of different flowers have come to symbolize different aspects of the human experience.

“These flowers are like the pleasures of the world,” William Shakespeare so eloquently coined. Indeed, they are one of Mother Nature’s finest inventions, coming in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes, and spreading happiness to those who glance upon them.

What’s not to love about flowers? Mother Nature’s beautiful, fragrant gifts to the world bring joy to everyone. Flowers always make people better; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul.

In which month are you getting married? We here at Brooklyn’s premier flower shop ask because when it comes to all of the blossoms at your nuptials, we can match every gorgeous petal to winter, spring, summer or fall.

In the world of botanicals, orchids are often thought of as Mother Nature’s masterpiece. These beautiful and unusual flowers are the largest and most diverse of the flowering plant families.

When you treasure something, you go to great lengths to take care of it. If beautiful, exotic orchids are something you covet, help them thrive once they’re in your home. 

They make a powerful statement for just about every occasion — or even for no reason at all! Flowers, in all their myriad varieties, are one of Mother Nature’s greatest gifts to us.

British writer John Harrigan once coined, “Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower.”

So much to do…so little time! When it comes to planning a wedding, the decisions are limitless. One of the most important ones for the bride is her wedding dress.

Few people are as versed in and passionate about flowers as Lucy. Her love for them started early.