- 1). Find a local florist. A good bet for sending flowers to England is to find a florist that serves that region. Use the websites Only Florists UK, Yahoo! Local UK or Yell for listings of florists in the England and greater United Kingdom. Only Florists UK has a great feature where you can click on a map of the location you're sending to, to reach that area's local listings. The benefit of using a local florist is to get more unique arrangements and personal service. Since there's no middle man to deal with, you'll often get faster delivery and cheaper prices. Phoning the florist in England directly will allow you to request special arrangements. If they don't have a toll-free number and you want to save the long distance charges, many florists now have websites where you can order online.
- 2). Send flowers from a large chain store. These upscale stores in England also offer floral and plant delivery. Try Marks and Spencer, John Lewis and Debenham's. Chain stores offer a known quantity, a floral arrangement you can choose online, and if you order early you can often get same or next day delivery. Be aware of the time zone difference and holidays.
- 3). Consult a florist network in England. Florist networks find and deal with local florists for you. You may have to pay extra fees for the privilege, but it can save time you would have spent trying to find a florist yourself. Choose bouquets online and explore same and next day delivery options. Flower Angels offers free delivery in the UK, and TeleFlorist offers phone, email and live chat options to help you set up your order.
- 4). Use an international florist network. These florist networks allow you to send flowers and gifts to England, the UK, or anywhere in the world. It's one-stop shopping for floral delivery, with easy phone or online ordering. With florist networks you pay for convenience, however, so prices can be substantially higher with added fees. Next day delivery is not always an option. Try FTD, 1-800-Flowers for local international florist networks. Use Interflora's UK website for cheaper prices. See Resources for links.
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