| There's something about Mother's Day and flowers that just naturally seems to go together. "It's busy without being too hectic," she said. With Valentine's Day, they want it on the 14th. Really and truly it makes their day. We have great drivers and they know when they come to this holiday they need to be on their toes. Bilger ranks Mother's Day next to Valentine's Day as her business' busiest time. "Traditionally Mother's Day was one of the busiest for florists and flower delivery, but it's not as intense as Valentine's Day," said Wes DeLong, owner of Enterline's. Bilger said those who order flowers on Mother's Day generally ask for the same type of bouquet. Bilger said her employees are a crucial part of making Mother's Day weekend a success. "They are obviously a very important part of the business," she said. "Younger people give us a call and have the website up on their computer," said DeLong. Long-time customers from around the country still call to have flowers supplied by Enterline's throughout the area as well, said DeLong. It helps them to feel good too, that they're helping to spread some happiness. Enterline's Flowers, Milton, has been delivering Mother's Day arrangements since Wednesday. "Really, and truly, our drivers report when they offer the flowers how happy the recipients are," Bilger said. "Mother's Day is very big for that reason, maybe because they can't visit mom, they send the flowers," Bilger said. Hits for Mother's Day include hanging baskets and potted plants, though fresh-cut arrangements are still quite popular, according to DeLong. "We still do more fresh-cut than anything," he said. "Most people say to us, 'just do a nice mixed spring arrangement,'" she said. They like a nice, big full-mixed bouquet. Bilger also noted that a number of orders are received, both online and via phone, from individuals from out of the area sending flowers locally to mothers. (Mother's Day) is a little bit more relaxed. |
Sunday, 13 May 2012
Mom's Day means flowers
