If you are in New York and are looking to send a floral arrangement for a special occasion or arrange flowers for a wedding celebration, New York florists can help you pick the perfect floral bouquet and deliver it affordably and quickly.

You can also shop online for that special arrangement through New York online florists. Shopping online is an increasingly popular way to buy flowers for funerals, birthdays, anniversaries or other special occasions.

To find that perfect floral arrangement, you should:

1. Find a local or online New York florist that specializes in the type of arrangement you want
2. Visit a local flower shop to consult with an experienced NY florist to be sure of exactly what you are getting
3. Order bouquets through NY online florists

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

Locate a New York florist near your home or business

You can buy flowers in New York at a flower shop, which allows you to pick out the flowers or have the flowers sent locally or across the country. When you buy direct from the florist, you eliminate the charges from a national online florist.

I recommend: Locate-a-Flower-Shop.com provides a list of florists in New York City. They also have a New York State directory of florists by city. Local Florist is another directory that allows users to find florists in New York. New York Magazine catalogues the florists in New York City in their special wedding issue, offering some background to help you find the right florist for your needs.

Try a local florist for a special New York flower delivery

Once you've located a New York florist, you can go in person to choose your arrangement or to consult with the florist to create a special bouquet. If you are picking flowers for a special occasion, such as a wedding, funeral or family function, it is best to have a detailed consultation with your florist.

I recommend: Ariston Florist is located in Manhattan and specializes in weddings and business occasions. Opalia Flowers in Brooklyn creates beautiful custom arrangements for weddings and other occasions. Felthousen's Florist & Greenhouse serves the greater Schenectady area with three retail shops and expert gardening advice.

New York online florists can be a convenient option when sending flowers

Picking a floral bouquet online from a New York-based florist is a great option. These florists deliver in New York and nationally through a network of florists all over the country.

I recommend: For New York online flowers, Rose and Blooms.com is a leading source in New York City. You can also order flowers through their website. Based in the Buffalo area, Mischler's Florist is a full-service florist and greenhouse. Central Florist in Albany delivers specialty flowers and gift baskets. Located in Long Island, Tributes Floral Company is an expert in silk and fresh flowers for weddings. They also have an online shop. Teleflora is a national company that uses local flower shops to arrange and deliver floral arrangements in New York.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Keep your floral order as general as possible. It is wise to allow the New York florist to pick the types of flowers used so they can give you the best quality and the prettiest arrangement. Some flowers, such as roses, carnations and chrysanthemums, are available all year.
• •  It is virtually impossible to have a floral bouquet delivered at a particular time of day. Florists usually give you a block of time, or deliver in the morning or afternoon. If the order is to be delivered to a place of business, make sure to let the florist know the business hours and when the recipient will be there.
• •  The prices of some flowers vary seasonally. Roses, for example, are usually a great value during summer months. In the winter, mixed bouquets may be a more affordable option.