The Truth About Online Flower Orders: Why Local is Always Better

When it comes to sending flowers, many people turn to big online companies like 1-800-Flowers, Teleflora, or other order gatherers. At first glance, these websites seem convenient — type in a zip code, choose a bouquet, and hit send. But what most customers don’t realize is that these companies don’t actually design or deliver your flowers. Instead, they pass your order (often stripped of fees and profits) to a local florist, leaving you with less value and less quality.

At Blooms at the Boutique, we want our customers to understand the difference between using an order gatherer and ordering directly from a trusted local florist.

The Problem with Order Gatherers

• 1. Hidden Fees & Less Value
  When you place an order through a national website, you’ll often see a $60 arrangement turn into $90 after “service charges,” delivery fees, and other add-ons. But here’s the catch — the local florist who receives your order doesn’t get that $90. They might only get $45 or $50 to create your arrangement, which means your recipient ends up with a much smaller or less impressive bouquet than you expected.
• 2. Impersonal Service
  Order gatherers are call centers, not florists. They don’t know your recipient, the best seasonal blooms, or the little touches that make an arrangement special. This lack of connection often results in generic, mass-produced designs that feel far from personal.
• 3. Quality Control Issues
  Because your order gets shuffled through a system, mistakes happen. Sometimes substitutions aren’t explained, sometimes delivery details are miscommunicated, and sometimes the flowers arrive late or not at all. The result? Frustration, disappointment, and wasted money.

Why Ordering Local Makes All the Difference

When you order directly from Blooms at the Boutique, here’s what you can expect:

• 1. Your Dollars Stay Local
  Every cent you spend with us goes into your flowers and into supporting a small business right here in Havre de Grace, MD. We don’t shave off profits for middlemen.
• 2. Personalized Designs
  Our designers create each arrangement by hand, tailored to your order. Want your mom’s favorite color included? Need a bouquet that feels modern instead of traditional? We listen and deliver exactly what you have in mind.
• 3. Freshest Flowers, Hand-Delivered
  Because we source fresh flowers and design in-house, you can trust that your bouquet is arranged with care and delivered at peak beauty — never sitting in a warehouse or being shipped in a box.
• 4. Real People Who Care
  When you call us, you speak to someone right here in the shop, not a call center. We know our community, we know our customers, and we treat every order like it matters — because it does.

The Bottom Line

Flowers are meant to make life’s moments more beautiful — from joyful celebrations to thoughtful condolences. Don’t let hidden fees, impersonal service, and cut corners from order gatherers ruin that special moment.

By ordering directly from Blooms at the Boutique, you’re guaranteed fresh, high-quality flowers designed with love, care, and a personal touch. Ready to see the difference? Browse our designs and place your order today: www.bloomsattheboutique.com