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Life is full of special moments and occasions that need celebrating, appreciating and recognising. Whether it's a personal celebration such as a birthday or graduation or a seasonal holiday such as Easter or Christmas flowers will always make an excellent gift. Instead of shopping with a large corporations however, why not shop local for your next flower delivery. I've found so many benefits shopping locally and finding flower deliveries near me. Let me tell you a little bit more.

Why giving the gift of flowers is so important.
Giving the gift of flowers can often be seen as an easy option. Everybody loves flowers don't they? Of course, but let's delve a little further into why gifting blooms is so important.
- Flowers are known to have a positive effect of a persons mental health.
- They can convey a variety of emotions from love to sympathy to care.
- Flowers can be a really personal & meaningful gift.
And let's not forget that we don't need always need an occasion to buy someone (or ourselves) flowers. Sometimes the most meaningful gifts can be given for no reason at all. I'm sure the spontaneity of buying flowers will bring an even bigger smile to your recipients face.
Introducing BloomLocal.
Rather than googling 'flower deliveries near me', BloomLocal do all the hard work for you. They've pooled together over 700 local florists all with expert knowledge and amazing attention to detail ensuring you receive the most perfect blooms.
BloomLocal have created a network of expert local florists all over the UK. With their highly skilled florists you're able to order your blooms and have them delivered on the very same day. Working with over 700 businesses, your BloomLocal florist is never too far from you.
All of BloomLocal's florists are reputable high street florists. The businesses have years and years of experience. Some of which have even been passed down through the generations.
There's something special about shopping locally for your flowers. You receive a different kind of service - And that's exactly why BloomLocal do what they do.
The benefits of using a local florist.
There are a great number of reasons why shopping locally for your blooms is more advantageous than using a department store or other non specialist stores. Comparisons range from how the flowers are stored, how they are arranged, the delivery service and overall the amount of customer care put into each bouquet.
Benefits of using BloomLocal & local florists include:
- Your flowers will last longer from a local florist.
- There is a much wider variety.
- Using a local florist is more eco-friendly.
- Local florists have the skills to make beautiful floral arrangements.
- Local florists are always customer focused & much more appreciative.
Let's address the elephant in the room. Of course by shopping in large department stores you'll probably be saving yourself a little but of money. But the quality and lifespan of your flowers will absolutely be nowhere near that of shopping through a local florist.
By shopping locally for flowers you are purchasing a bespoke gift that's had so much love and time put into it. What better gift to give than that of care and appreciation.

My Easter bouquet from BloomLocal.
I was very kindly gifted an Easter bouquet from BloomLocal. They arrived at what can only be described as the perfect time as the night previously we all tested positive for the big you know what. The bright yellow blooms were the perfect 'pick me up'.
Our flowers were delivered by a local florist from the next village along from us. We've actually used this particular florist before so it was lovely seeing them pull up on the driveway. We knew we were in for a treat!
Upon arrival the flowers were practically bursting out of the box. The Easter flower arrangement is packed full of yellow blooms and foliage. It's so full of content and arranged just beautifully. I don't know about you, but I find the task of flower arranging to be quite the ordeal. I can never make them look as good as they do online. BloomLocal have luckily taken this pressure off with my Easter flowers and I've been able to pop them in my vase exactly as they arrived.
I'm sure you'll agree that this Easter bouquet is stunning. I love the extra pop of colour particularly in our kitchen. But I also think it works just as well with the mustard backdrop of the feature wall in our living room.

Floral bouquets make excellent gifts. There are so many different benefits of shopping locally for your flowers, I'm sure you'll agree. The quality is like no other. Next time you're on the hunt for blooms, instead of googling flower deliveries near me, why not let BloomLocal do the hard work for you. They couldn't make buying beautiful blooms any simpler.
Have you used BloomLocal before? Would you prefer to shop via a local florist for your floral bouquets?



Such a pretty bouquet and I said on Instagram how much I love that vase, it's so rustic! <3 Flowers are such a lovely way to brighten the room and the mood of the recipient!
Wow, that bouquet is absolutely beautiful. Those yellows are so bright! I’m such a flower person, they always make me smile and feel warm inside so this is perfect for me. I’ll for sure be checking out my local florist and possibly treat myself to a bunch. I love gifting them to friends and family also! Thank you so much for sharing this lovely Xo
Elle - ellegracedeveson.com
How lucky! That is a sensational bunch of flowers. I've not used Bloom Local, but I miss having an independent florist near me to shop for my blooms.
The bouquet look fabulous. Your article reminded me of a floral shop in Newport,Wales. They always had nice bouquets and floral arrangements. It's always better to buy from local florists.
Ahhh I love the idea of getting local flowers
There's a new flower market open in Sheffield and I definitely need to visit
Such a great idea to involve local businesses.
What a fantastic bouquet and full of bright colours that I am sure helped with the mood after being at home with covid! Love the look of the vase too, they fit so well together x
It's always good to support your local florists, these flowers from Bloom Local are beautiful, perfect for Spring! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
I love the sound of Bloom Local - such a brilliant idea! The bouquet of flowers are so gorgeous, I hope you and your family are feeling better xx
Such an amazing bouquet and love the concept of having local florists. I absolutely love fresh flowers for my mental health.
What a stunning bouquet! I'd definitely much rather shop local for my flowers, I love supporting smaller businesses!
Amy x
callmeamy.co.uk
Had flowers delivered a few times and it's such a lovely experience x
These are beautiful! I'm a big believer in flowers for everything occasion, I ordered a flower subscription service during lockdown one and it was my favourite thing to do each month xx