Best flower delivery services for Mother's Day and beyond

Make every occasion special with these top-notch delivery services.

It's no secret that flowers can make for great Mother's Day gifts.

However, transporting fresh blooms to loved ones who aren't necessarily in close proximity to you isn't always an easy feat.

To make the act of this thoughtful gesture smoother, flower delivery services were created to bring more ease to the process.

One of the earliest known U.S.-based flower delivery services, Florists Telegraph Delivery Service (FTD) was created in 1910 with the initial goal of helping retailers expand their businesses, according to Society of American Florists. The company provided wire deliveries of flowers — allowing members of FTD to use telegraphs to exchange flowers with each other.

Fast forward over 100 years later, there are a variety of different online companies that have emerged with the aim of delivering flowers in new, modern ways.

Reasons for using flower delivery services

- Convenience and ease

- Several delivery options

- Flowers are handled and delivered with care

- Preserve quality and freshness of floral arrangements

- Wide variety of flowers to choose from

What to look for when choosing a flower delivery service

While many flower delivery services offer similar offerings, a few advantages to look for include same-day services, uniqueness in floral arrangement options, in-season flowers, customer reviews and variety in price points as well as payment options.

Other added bonuses include add-ons such as vases, cards or notes, and other sentimental touches that can be added to your delivery.

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Flower Delivery Services

UrbanStems

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The Bouqs Co.

1-800-Flowers

BloomsyBox

Teleflora

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