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Your Complete Floral Checklist for Mother's Day 2025

Written by Jules Sandlin | Apr 25, 2025 12:27:41 PM

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As we gear up for a busy Mother’s Day, we wanted to revamp our Valentine’s check-list to help you get prepared for another successful holiday. Being organized is the best strategy for a smooth season, from purchasing flowers and hard goods, to office supplies, and computer needs- every step you take is crucial to providing your customers with wonderful service and stunning arrangements that keep them coming back time and time again. 

 

Hard Good Essentials

 

 

Just like every other day, Mother’s Day requires a variety of hard goods, and it's crucial to not run out of anything in order to keep things going smoothly. To meet the high demand and provide exceptional service, it’s important to stock up on all the necessary supplies well in advance of the holiday rush.

 

Hard Goods Checklist:

 

  • Floral foam/oasis

  • Chicken wire, or other non-floral foam mechanics

  • Flower food to keep blooms fresh

  • Floral wire and tape 

  • Spring ribbons in a variety of textures and pastels

  • Glassware

  • Decorative containers-baskets are always a hit during spring

  • Cardette holders

  • Packing paper, tissue paper, and cellophane

  • Extra snips and knives

  • Lots of buckets for processing flowers

  • Alum for your hydrangea arrangements

  • Petal Proofer, Clear Life, and Crowning Glory

 

Office Necessities

 

 

Mother’s Day often brings a surge of orders, both in-store and online, so it’s crucial to have your office supplies and computer systems fully prepared. Whether you're answering customer inquiries, processing orders, or managing inventory, having the right tools in place will help ensure everything runs efficiently during the busy season.

 

Office Checklist:

 

  • Receipt paper

  • Printer ink and paper for invoices and receipts

  • Hypertickets

  • Phone and laptop chargers

  • Customer order forms (if not using a POS system)

  • Inventory management software (for easy tracking of flowers and supplies)

  • A backup power source (to avoid any disruptions in case of power outages)

  • Contact information for freelancers and extra drivers

  • Pens, post-its, and highlighters-place these all around the shop!

 

Floral Musts

 

 

The highlight of Mother’s Day, of course, is the flowers! Make sure to have a diverse selection of blooms on hand to craft beautiful, thoughtful arrangements for your customers. While Valentine’s customers can be more traditional, take advantage of the gardeny spring season with lots of fun colors and textures. Popular choices for this occasion include your basics like roses, lilies, and peonies, but it’s essential to stock up on the specific varieties and colors that your clients will most likely request to make their gifts truly special.

 

Flower Checklist

 

  • Roses: focus on pastels, peaches, and pinks

  • Lilies: particularly Stargazer lilies - a favorite

  • Orchids: a rich, traditional choice


  • Peonies: a luxurious option for big spenders

  • Daisies: for a more casual, sweet look




 

Time to Pre-order

 

 

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and now is the time to start preparing. To ensure you have all the flowers, hard goods, and supplies needed for a successful season, we recommend pre-ordering all your necessities now. Preordering will not only guarantee the freshest blooms for Mother’s Day, but it will also give you peace of mind knowing you’re well-prepared for the busy days ahead. Avoid the stress of last-minute shopping and order your flowers early to ensure your holiday is stress-free and your customers are taken care of.

 

Want some inspiration for your Mother's Day arrangements? Take a look at our Mother's Day mood boards to spark creativity for this fun, meaningful holiday.