It isn't difficult to find an Illinois florist if you are in Illinois, but if you are across the country and trying to find a source for Illinois flower delivery, it can be complicated. But there are many florists in Illinois, and many have great floral gifts for your clientele. Some also have specific gifts intended for corporate clients. Previewing products from Illinois online florists will give you an idea of what you are sending before you buy. To find a florist in Illinois, make sure to:

1. Look at websites that list multiple florists in IL

2. Check out the websites of florists in Chicago

3. Remember that there are many Illinois florists in other parts of the state, not just the large cities

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find websites that list multiple IL online florists

There are floral services that can send nationwide, but sometimes these businesses lack a personal touch. By dealing with an Illinois florist centered in the town your client is from, you may gain a business edge by going that extra mile.

I recommend: Look at websites like the Flower Shop Network, Inc. and Local Floral Services for contact information for Illinois florists.

Look at websites for Illinois online florists based in Chicago

Just calling a florist and asking for a flower delivery can be chancy. How do you know what you are getting? Lessen the fear a bit by checking out the websites of an Illinois online florist, or two or three. Chicago has many florists, and many have wonderful websites that can give you an idea of what you are buying.

I recommend: Marcel Florist, Dilly Lily, K & K Flowers and Gifts, Flower Petal, and Stephen J. Florist are just a few of the dozens of Illinois online florists serving Chicago.

Find sources for Illinois flower delivery outside of Chicago

There are many fine Illinois online florists outside the Chicago area. If you have a client in downstate Illinois, you may want to buy from someone in their area.

I recommend: Of the many fine Illinois florists in the downstate area, check out Becks Florist Inc., Gregg Florist, Marilyn's Bow K, and the Enchanted Florist and Boutique in Peoria. If you are looking for an Illinois online florist based in Bloomington-Normal, see Forget Me Not Flowers, Beck's Family Florist, or Novak Flowers Inc. For Rockford, Illinois, online flowers can be found at the websites of Pepper Creek, Cherry Blossom Florist, and Broadway Florist.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Sending flowers to corporate clients can be tricky since you don't want to make a wrong impression. Ask the florist in Illinois with whom you are dealing if they have floral displays intended for business clients.
• •  If flowers aren't really what you want, see if the florist in Illinois with whom you are dealing has other gifts, like fruit or candy.