Even in this generation of gadgets, gifting flowers remains a charming act. The delightful appearance and fragrance of the flowers send out a message of love and warmth. Consequently, a bouquet makes for the perfect gift on birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, and other special occasions. But since there are several attractive flowers available, one needs to spend enough time selecting the perfect ones. So, here are some mistakes one should avoid while sending flowers: Not knowing what colors and fragrances the recipient likes Colors and fragrances attract one to flowers, so the obvious step while sending flowers is to find out what shades and fragrances the recipient likes. If the flowers are a surprise, one should ask the recipient’s family members or friends what type of flowers they would prefer – red roses, white lilies, yellow carnations, etc. Another way is to observe the color of the person’s belongings – if they are all of a certain color or shade, this is most likely their favorite color. Failing to consider what the gesture would imply When selecting a bouquet, it is important to consider the emotions one wants to convey to the recipient. There is a specific bouquet suitable for every occasion and to convey different emotions.