For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal live. John 3:16 (NIV)

For certain holidays or special occasions flowers are not only the traditional, but most inspired gift. You can create a custom bouquet that sends your love, thanks, congratulations, or a thousand other sentiments. Since all these occasions can be hard to remember though, below is a handy list of the top ten reasons to give flowers. Keep this handy, and you won't ever have to worry about forgetting an important occasion for sending flowers ever again!

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#1 Valentine's Day

The number one holiday as far as flower sales are concerned, Valentine's Day swamps us in rivers of roses and chocolate. It's tradition to give your special someone flowers on Valentine's Day, and who wants to disappoint. Don't feel confined to roses though, mix your bouquet up with lilies or stephanotis, or buy a bouquet of your love's favorite flowers.

#2 Anniversaries

A wedding is one of the most magical days in a person's life, and flowers can help bring the memories of that day back to life. You could stick with classical red roses to symbolize your perfect love, or you could get a large bouquet of the flowers that you had at your wedding. Either way, a bouquet of flowers on your anniversary shows your continued devotion and appreciation.

#3 Death of a Loved One

Sooner or later all of us have to face the unfortunate loss of a loved one. Whether it is our parents, siblings, or spouses that we have lost the grief can sometimes feel like an ocean that will swallow us whole. This is a very lonely time for many people, and sending a bouquet of flowers shows that you care and are there for your friend, whatever may come. White lilies, symbolizing purity, are often a choice for this sad occasion.

#4 "I'm Sorry"

You've screwed up big time, now what? One of the best ways to begin apologizing for your behavior is to send flowers. A great choice to send is purple hyacinth, which means "I'm sorry". Always follow up with a verbal apology of course, but send flowers as a way to get the other party in an open frame of mind where they can accept said apology....more...

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