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There aren’t any real rules about who gets wedding-day flowers, but it’s nice to honor parents and stepparents, grandparents, any other immediate family members who are not in the wedding party, ushers, and the ceremony readers. A boutonniere is a small floral decoration that adds a refined finish to a formal suit or tuxedo and is traditionally worn on the left side of the jacket. Boutonnieres add a distinguished touch to any special occasion, but they can be expensive to purchase. Instead, consider making your own. Most of the materials can be purchased inexpensively at any crafts store, and they can be tailored easily to the wedding theme and colors.

Choose your flowers. Roses make great formal boutonnieres, and then choose an accent flower or some foliage such as gypsophilia or leatherleaf. The Wedding Combo D.I.Y Effortless is the best place to start. Each combo includes enough flowers and fillers to make your boutonnieres and corsages as well as the table centerpieces; a great option, because then you are sure to have coordinating colors and flower styles. The Wedding Combo D.I.Y Effortless combo includes 500 roses ( 20 bunches with 25 roses each that are 18″ long), 60 stems of alstroemeria , 8 bunches of the fillers gypsophila, ruscus, leatherleaf and bear grass and 36 stems of white calla lilies. Each flower is available in your choice of color, and you can choose up to 10 different colors of roses and up to 6 colors of astroemeria.

Cut the flowers about two to three inches below the bud. Use only one flower bud per boutonniere. The filler should be to the same length. Wire the flower stem to the filler stem using the floral wire. Place the flower bud in front of the filler.

Cover the stems and wire with floral tape, and wrap from the bottom up. Cut the stems at an angle to about 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Lastly, add a small ribbon around the stem and pin in place with a decorative stick pin.

At Globalrose.com, we recommend that you schedule your delivery date of the Wedding Combo D.I.Y Effortless to be two or three days before your event and to order at least 6 to 10 days before that date. Your wedding flowers and wedding roses are shipped absolutely fresh, direct from the greenhouses to you via FedEx. Globalrose sells wholesale flowers and wholesale roses at prices that are lower than most local wholesalers. All our wedding flowers and wedding roses are cut specially for you and your special event, 3 days before they are delivered to your door.

May through August is probably the most popular time of year for weddings. A summer wedding is full of sunshine and warmth, and is ripe for an outdoor setting such as a beach, a garden, or a beautiful yard. Take advantage of the long days of sunner with an afternoon wedding, or highlight a glorious sunset by saying your vows as the sun sets behind you. Bring light to an evening wedding with torches and strings of lanterns in the trees.

An extra-summery idea is to use gingham tablecloths with sunflowers in metal watering cans as centerpieces. Fill your wedding space with bright and cheerful flowers from Globalrose such as the Sunflowers and Solidago Centerpieces. There are 3 Centerpieces per box and each has 16 sunflowers, 15 solidago and 6 eucalyptus. If you decide to stay with an all yellow color scheme for your arrangement, you can create a classic, sophisticated statement ideal even for formal occasions. For an interesting arrangement, select your yellow flowers in different shades of yellow, light to dark. Yellow flowers that accent sunflowers are snapdragons and daisies. The Your Choice Of Color (150 Flowers) selection from Globalrose allows you to choose 150 soft yellow snapdragons to compliment your centerpieces and décor. As for daisies, the Chrysanthemums Yellow Daisies Flowers (144 Stems 576 Blooms) presents a classic daisy bloom with 4 to 6 blooms per stem. The box contains 144 stems of yellow daisy pom poms 24″ long, just right for mixing in with your sunflowers and snapdragons.

For your bridal bouquet, why not use the Sunflower Bridal Bouquet SunFlowers from Globalrose? This beautiful and elegant Sunflower bridal bouquet has 13 stems of yellow sunflowers plus 1o stems of Solidago and 3 eucalyptus. The bridal bouquet is 18″ long and the stems are wrapped with ribbon. As with all wedding or special occasion flowers, we recommend your delivery date to be two or three days before your event and to order at least 10 days before the delivery date. Your wedding flowers and wedding roses are shipped absolutely fresh, directly from the greenhouses to you via FedEx. Globalrose sells wholesale flowers at prices that are usually lower than most local wholesalers. All our wedding flowers are cut specially for you and your special event, a few days before they are delivered to your door.

We all know that mothers have always been valued and revered. During the time of the ancient Egyptians, red roses were associated with the goddess Isis; Mother of the Pharaohs. From the beginning of Egypt’s history to the end of its reign, Isis was the greatest goddess of Egypt. She was a beneficial goddess and mother whose love included every living creature. Isis was also the purest example of the loving wife and mother and it was in this capacity that the Egyptian people loved her the most.

Globalrose.com has the most beautiful roses: the Red Paris, a dark red rose is the perfect choice when you want to convey true and everlasting love for your mother. As a corsage these roses can also add a wealth of color and beauty to your mother’s wardrobe unprecedented by any other flower.

Early Christians honored their Mother Church and their mothers at the same time. In the U.S., it was Julia Ward Howe, author of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” who first suggested calling mothers together to protect their sons from the ravages of wars. Joining the cause was Anna M. Reeves, who advocated celebrating all mothers. Their efforts were not in vain and the first official Mother’s Day celebration, recognized by President Woodrow Wilson, began in 1914.

Although the commercialization of this special day saddened its founder, Americans continue to use the holiday to lavish attention on the important mother-figures in their lives. Single flowers and colorful bouquets are always the right gift. The bouquet from Globalrose is a lovely, whimsical way to celebrate your mom and the other moms in your life. Each box contains 8 vibrant bouquets and every bouquet contains 3 stems each of purple alstroemeria, lavender pompon cushions, and baby blue-green eucalyptus, 4 stems each of purple spider mums, and mini carnations, and 1 of lavender million star.

However you decide to honor Mom on her special day, be sure to order your Mother’s Day flowers from Globalrose.com. She will appreciate your kindness, and love you for thinking of her in such a personal and lovely way.

Mother’s Day is coming, and flowers are a popular gift, so this seems like the appropriate time to talk about the traditional language of roses.

For Mother’s Day, in the South, it is traditional to wear red roses on Mother’s Day to signify a living mother, and white roses to honor a mother who is no longer living. If you give red roses to your Mom, it is often considered a symbol of respect and undying love. This is why red roses are often the most traditional and popular choice for Mother’s Day, and an excellent choice for a husband to give to the mother of his children.

Globalrose.com has beautiful Single Color Roses that come in boxes of 60, with each arrangement consisting of 1 rose, 1 stem of white gypsophila and 1 stem of green ruscus. School and church youth groups could easily have a profitable fund raiser with these beautiful roses. Friends and church members will love buying mom and grandma a Mother’s Day corsage!

It is also a Mother’s Day tradition to give yellow roses that stand for kindness, cheerfulness and affection, and would be lovely for a mother-in-law, stepmother, or grandmother, particularly. Globalrose’s Yellow Rose Flowers are dubbed the Citran Rose, and are the gold standard of the rose world. No other rose has such a golden sun like quality that radiates with such intensity as these roses. They will be the perfect gift for that special lady in your life.

Pink roses convey thankfulness, grace, and femininity. While they are appropriate for any maternal figure, they would be especially thoughtful to all those ladies who fill a motherly role in your life, maybe an aunt or a mentor, favorite teacher. Mother’s Day roses would also be lovely gifts for daughters-in-law who have given you the special gift of grandchildren.

If it’s roses you plan to give on Mother’s Day give some thought to the meaning of the flowers to make your gift extra special. Globalrose.com grows all of its roses in technologically advanced greenhouses using only the most modern of techniques. Their roses are grown in an environment where Mother Nature can thrive and provide what she needs to make the very best roses. Globalrose takes great pride in their roses, and will guarantee they you and your mom will be pleased.

Mother’s Day in America didn’t begin as a commercial holiday, but rather a call for peace and women’s activism. In 1870, horrified by the human devastation of the Civil War, Julia Ward Howe, the author of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”, conceived of an International Mother’s Day in which women would come together and promote general interests of peace. Julia Howe believed that women needed to rally together for peace in order to keep their sons from having a war to fight in where they would be sent to kill other mothers’ sons. In Boston, she initiated a Mothers’ Peace Day observance on the second Sunday in June which was held for a number of years. She, along with Anna Jarvis, rigorously championed an official celebration of Mothers Day and the declaration of an official holiday. Her idea was widely accepted but was later replaced by the Mothers’ Day holiday now celebrated in May.

It makes sense that a women’s crusade for peace was crystallized through the eye of motherhood. A powerful and commonly recognizable model, ‘Mother’ speaks to the common theme of human experience regardless of our nationality, race or tribe.

Many people chose to send or give their mothers flowers on Mother’s Day. Mixed bouquets often are popular Mother’s Day flowers, offering a splash of variant shades and a variety of flowers choices. The Mother’s Day Mom’s Best 7 Impressive Bouquets from globalrose.com will delight your mom, and the other women in your life who are mothers. The Mother’s Day Bouquets Mom’s Best collection includes 7 vibrant bouquets. Each bouquet contains 2 stems each of pink gerbera daisies, burgundy gerbera daisies, hot pink gerbera daisies, and pink mini carnations. There are 4 stems each of purple pompon cushions, and green leather leaf, as well as 1 stem of purple matsumoto, and 3 stems of green vibornum. Vases are not included, but they will look fabulous and heartfelt when tied with a pretty ribbon or presented in a whimsical container.

Remember, Globalrose.com has been cultivating flowers for over 30 years. Your bouquets will be cut fresh just 3-4 days before they arrive on your doorstep, which is more than a week earlier than most other retailers and wholesalers can guarantee! Each bloom is checked for excellence and the no-worry promise that you’ll be pleased and delighted with your floral purchase!

Each year, on the second Sunday in May, American children young and old, try to show, in a tangible way, how much they value their mothers.

Mother’s Day became an official holiday in 1915 due largely to the perseverance and love of one daughter, Anna Jarvis. Anna’s mother had provided strength and support for her family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where her father served as a minister. As a girl, Anna had helped her mother take care of her garden, filled mostly with white carnations, her mother’s favorite flower. When Mrs. Jarvis died on May 5, 1905, Anna was determined to honor her. The minister at her church in West Virginia gave a sermon in her mother’s memory and honored Mrs. Jarvis and all mothers with a special Mother’s Day service.

At that first official Mother’s Day celebration on May 10, 1908, there were 407 persons in attendance. Anna sent 500 white carnations to the church with the instructions that one was to be worn by each son and daughter and two by each mother in attendance. Shortly afterward Anna began writing to congressmen, asking them to set aside a day to honor all mothers. In 1910, the governor of West Virginia proclaimed the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day and a year later every state celebrated it.

This year, honor your mother and all the moms you know with Mrs. Jarvis’s favorite flower, the carnation. Globalrose’s Best White Carnations are among the most beautiful and spectacular of all white carnations. Your box of 100 white carnations will arrive as 4 bunches of 25 white carnations each. These beautiful flowers are 20″ – 22″ long, with 2 inch blooms – perfect for tying ribbons around or for arranging in beautiful containers. The perfect addition to your carnations is Gypsophila Baby’s Breath. This delicate burst of small white flowers is the sweet complement to your Mother’s Day bouquet. The soft spray of the Gypsophila Baby’s Breath will add a delicate beauty, giving the illusion of exquisite lace.

Globalrose.com, offers affordable wholesale flowers, freshly cut and delivered to the location of your choice. All of Globalrose’s Best White Carnations and gypsophilia are harvested in environmentally friendly greenhouses using the latest equipment offered, assuring excellence every, single day. Globalrose sells all of their fresh flowers at prices that are usually lower than most local wholesalers so be sure to check out Globalrose.com for the freshest Mother’s Day flowers!

Mom has been our number one fan, cheering us on through life’s major highs and comforting us through life’s lows as well. We honor Mom on Mother’s Day because it is one day – with deep historical roots, mind you, that is truly hers. Aside from her birthday, it’s the day we take pride in the fact that she is our Mother, and that deep down, we are her biggest fan, too.

And while Mom is number one in our life, we know that there are other women in our lives who may not be our actual mothers, but who love, support and protect us just the same. The Grandmothers, Aunts and Sisters in our lives are also fiercely loyal to us. They often serve as a stand-in for Mom when she is ill, having a brother or sister, or just needs a break! They are the keepers of family history and stories and will share with you family heirlooms – baseball cards, jewelry, and beloved recipes. Special teachers and care providers also deserve special recognition for being just like a mom in so many ways. Mom may be number one in our heart, but there is always room for Grandma, Auntie, Sis and Teacher!

So this Mother’s Day, shower Mom with all you’ve got, but honor your extended female support system too! Visit Globalrose.com and click on “Bouquets” on the top bar of our home page. Scroll down to “Mother’s Day Arrangements” and “Mother’s Day Bouquets.” View all the superb bouquets that Globalrose has to offer. Bouquets and Arrangements come several to a box, but each come with the freshest blooms you will find anywhere online. Host a Mother’s Day brunch at your home and decorate your buffet table with several arrangements in family heirloom containers. As part of the floral arrangement, place a card in the arrangement, using a floral pick if you wish, and thank the “Other Mom” with a special memory – funny or poignant – that the two of you once shared. As your guests are departing, present the ladies with their bouquet and the lovely memory that is special to just the two of you. Who knows? You may have just come up with the newest family tradition!

Mother’s Day is the one day of the year when you can show and tell Mom just how much she means to you. It’s the perfect day to tell her how much you appreciate all she has done for you from the day you were born. But who says that Mother’s Day has to be relegated to one day? Why not surprise Mom all week long…with flowers! Globalrose has the most extensive selection of fresh flowers and roses to choose from – flowers that will make Mom feel happy, loved and appreciated.

Our flowers and roses are packaged in bunches of 25, so showering Mom with blooms is easy! First, visit Globalrose.com and click the “Occasions” tab at the top of our home page. Scroll down to “Mother’s Day” and begin your floral shopping experience!

Globalrose offers flowers in a variety of colors, stem lengths and quantities. What is Mom’s favorite flower? Take a look at the glorious Roses collection from Globalrose. Our Carnations are the freshest you’ll find. And since Mother’s Day is a Spring holiday, it’s the perfect time to present bunches of tulips to Mom – in her favorite color, of course!

Start a week before Mother’s Day. Order your Roses, Carnations and Tulips for Mom. With Globalrose, your order will be delivered FREE, freshly cut, and gorgeous! The week of Mother’s Day, begin presenting Mom with one bouquet each day. Include a lovely heartfelt sentiment or poem written on beautiful stationary with each bouquet. If you have gifts to present to Mom, such as perfume or jewelry, wrap them in pretty paper and give them to her with a bouquet of flowers. Make each day leading up to Mother’s Day, a special memory she will never forget.

And when the big day comes – Mother’s Day! – plan a sumptuous brunch or dinner at Mom’s favorite restaurant with a big finish – more flowers from Globalrose! And congratulate yourself, for you have put a big smile on Mom’s face all week long. And as always, Globalrose was happy to help you put it there!

Many folks know that Mother’s Day was made official when President Woodrow Wilson signed a Joint Resolution on May 8, 1914 which designated that the second Sunday of every May would be known as Mother’s Day. To most Americans, this is the official beginning of Mother’s Day, but the actual roots of Mother’s Day began so much earlier than 1914.

According to the website www.mothersdaycelebration.com, Mother’s Day originated in ancient Greece when a spring festival was dedicated to honoring maternal goddesses. Ancient Romans also participated in their own festival honoring mother goddesses. (Isn’t THIS a nice new way to address Mom!) In England, circa 1600′s, a tradition known as “Mothering Sunday” was established on the fourth Sunday of Lent to honor the Virgin Mary. On this day, children typically brought their mothers small gifts and flowers to honor them.

In the United States, two women particularly stand out in helping to bring the Mother’s Day movement along into our collective conscience. Julia Ward Howe and Anna Jarvis were two women who lived during the 1800′s who publicly spoke in honor of mothers and the work they tirelessly perform every single day. Anna Jarvis, childless herself, would send Carnations, her mother’s favorite flower, to her church in Grafton, West Virginia, to honor her own mother, Anna Marie Reeves Jarvis, a social worker who also championed to have a specific day to honor all mothers.

While there is no official record that Anna Jarvis’ gift of Carnations was the beginning of the tradition of presenting flowers to Mom on Mother’s Day, it is indeed heartwarming that it continues. Today, Mother’s Day is celebrated in several countries all over the world, including Australia, Turkey, Italy and Mexico. Surprise Mom this Mother’s Day by teaching her the history of Mother’s Day – and make it complete with a beautiful selection of Carnations from Globalrose. With so many beautiful colors to choose from – red, pink, white, yellow, and bi-color – surprise Mom by the armful with delightfully lacy Carnations to brighten her day – and let her know just how much you appreciate all she does for you.

What do mothers really want for Mother’s Day? Many will say they simply want a day off! That means a day off from cooking meals, doing the laundry, housework of ANY kind. For Dads and kids, this means a little planning and a lot of ingenuity. Yet one thing that can – and should! – be incorporated into all Mother’s Day activities is FLOWERS! Globalrose.com is ready to assist you in filling all of your Mother’s Day floral needs!

Here is a great idea to surprise Mom with flowers on Mother’s Day. First, visit Globalrose.com and look at the various bouquets that are available. When you see that Globalrose offers the lowest wholesale prices anywhere, showering Mom with flowers will make you happy too! Our packages of 50, 75, 100 or more Roses and Carnations mean you get to treat Mom for all she does for you and your family.

First on the list for Mom: breakfast in bed. Moms love the first meal of the day served in her cozy bed with all her favorites: pancakes with maple syrup, eggs cooked her way, perhaps some bacon or breakfast sausage, fresh orange juice, coffee or tea. And what brings that glorious breakfast tray all together? A small vase with her favorite flowers – Roses, perhaps, in her favorite color, or Carnations! Bring her the morning paper, or sit with her if she likes. The idea is for someone to make Mom breakfast for a change.

After that first luxurious meal of the day, invite Mom to relax even further by taking a long shower or bath. While she is doing that, take the Roses and Carnations that you have ordered from Globalrose and place them in vases. Our bulk bouquets are delivered to you in bunches of 25 stems, so all you have to do is unwrap and place them in a vase of water. Place the vases strategically in every room in your house. When Mom walks out of her bedroom, she will be delighted and overwhelmed that her home has been lovingly decorated with her favorite flowers…by YOU!