In an area like Midtown Manhattan, there are plenty of places to pick up flowers for your special occasion. However, not all flowers are created equal, and not all places to purchase flowers offer the same benefits. Madison Avenue Florist, a family-owned company in New York, is here with three reasons why you should always opt for a florist for all your flower needs.

When you work with a florist, here’s what you’ll get:

• Guaranteed Quality: When you purchase flowers from the mega mart down the road, you really don’t have any way of guaranteeing they won’t droop or wither in a day. Especially for important occasions like weddings, you don’t want to take the risk your wedding flowers won’t be in prime condition on the big day. Because florists’ livelihood is based on their reputation (and more often than not, repeat customers), they simply have to provide healthy, good-quality flowers.
• Trained Professionals: You don’t have to design the perfect floral arrangements on your own. When you purchase flowers from a florist, you get to take advantage of their expertise. Not only do florists know how to arrange flowers in the best combinations for beauty and meaning, they also know the best ways to keep your flowers healthy for longer, such as storing the flowers at the proper temperature.
• Versatile Selection: When picking out anniversary or wedding flowers, it’s great to have a wide variety of options. Visiting your local florist will help you tell whether or not their selection is wide enough for your needs, but it goes without saying a florist will have a much greater variety of options than a grocery store.

A reliable florist will be able to help you with every big occasion in your life, whether you’re purchasing wedding flowers or a “get well soon” arrangement. If you’re thinking about getting flowers for an upcoming event, stop by Madison Avenue Florist today to speak with one of their skilled florists about the available options. You can learn more about the shop by visiting their website or by calling (212) 319-0242.