I know… it still seems a long way away, right? And there is so much on the list to organize! All the more reason to book your Florist now. Yes, now.

I have seen it so many times before. No matter how unique your wedding will turn out to be on the day the actual planning an organization always follows a similar pattern. If you don’t want to go grey before your time or give yourself and others unnecessary heart palpitations you need to book/ lock-in as many services as you can: that’s hair, make-up, hires, cars, photography, cake, church, reception venue, honeymoon accommodation, food, drink, and… flowers.

Like many other florists, my wedding bookings for 2011 are filling up fast. Many dates are extremely popular and those dates are going to be all taken if you don’t lock something in soon. That is not just for us here at Allure Florist...

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As the above title for this week’s Blog suggests: there’s a lovely new ‘Grab a Bunch’ Tulip Special this week and… there’s another round of School Balls kicking off out there. ( Isn’t that how you read it? ) If you don’t already know about my ‘Grab a Bunch’ flower specials you must be knew to my Blog or my Facebook page. ‘Grab a Bunch’ is a way of brightening someone you love’s Winter by way of an really affordable special price on a gorgeous fresh bunch of flowers.

This week ‘Grab a Bunch’ is a bunch of colourful Tulips ( see pic at left ) wrapped in chiffon and presented in a posy bag: all in water. ‘Grab a Bunch’ PRICE: Only $25.00 ( not including delivery )

At that price why not give a loved one – who might be cooped up trying to ward off the Winter trials – a really pleasant surprise when they might not be expecting it. As Clint...

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This week I have been reflecting on how wonderful my customers are. Apart from the very odd exception I am blessed out of my socks with lovely clients who seem to really appreciate our hard work we do here at Allure Florist.

The thing I like best about blogging is that I can talk directly to you, my loyal flower-buying customers: without whom I would have no career, no shop, no business and no chance to work in the medium I love… designing high quality floral arrangements to - hopefully - stun and bring pleasure to the world.

So, thank you, thank you for your business and support. I really appreciate it.

Thank you too, for all of the kind feedback by phone, letters and email. We get quite a range of styles: from conservative – even formal – letters of thanks to absolute gushing raves. It really makes my day. Thank you again.

Here is an example of the typical kind of feedback we get: its from a nice lady who ordered from the UK:

“Good morning I wanted to thank you for your excellent...

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Becoming part of the Interflora network of flower sellers is not easy. They have high standards. Not only is my work tested against Interflora quality standards but so is my shop and my business systems.

They want to work with the best because they are trusted. Internationally people recognize the Interflora brand and trust that an Interflora member will provide quality flowers, quality designs, quality service and that their flowers will arrive on time. Interflora’s business is built on that trust – gained by over 80 years of hard work and dedication - and they have no intention of surrendering that reputation lightly.

That’s why I nearly did a back-flip when I got the good news that we had been approved and accepted as a member of the Interflora international network of florists. It is like a huge stamp of approval by the ‘superstar’ of the industry for Allure Florist.

Since the day I knew I was destined for a career in flowers and floral design I dreamed of owning my own successful business....

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 My “Grab a Bunch” flowers specials are now a reality - up on the website – and in the Allure Florist shop here in Alicetown, Lower Hutt in Wellington.

And they’re already saving people money and brightening their lives with a splash of Spring in the middle of Winter. They are “one-off” limited-time-only flower specials at a greatly reduced price to encourage the cocooning and huddling masses out there to at least slide over to the phone or the computer and send someone they love a sensational floral treat.

Often people do not expect to receive flowers at this time of year so their surprise and delight is all the greater when they DO receive a gorgeous bunch.

This week’s “Grab a Bunch” Special is beautiful Spring Bunches of Tulips, Daffodils, Roses and Irises. They are very up-lifting at this time of year.

 The ad 'blurb'...

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