A Timeline of Top Occasions Throughout the Year for Floral Gifting
It’s not difficult to spot someone holding a bouquet of flowers as you’re out shopping, strolling through the park, or heading to work. Floral gifting is a year-round tradition, and while it’s often tagged to special occasions, it can also be a gesture of “just because”. But if you’re looking for a clever way to weave in a meaningful flower gift, you’re in luck—there are plenty of occasions throughout the year where flowers make the perfect complement! Here’s our list of events from the beginning to the end of the year, along with other notable occasions that might also call for a beautiful arrangement.
New Year’s Day
1st January
Featuring White Calla Lilies by Dawn Q
Giving your loved ones flowers on New Year’s Day signifies your wish to ring in the year with optimism and hope for better things ahead with them. Consider white lilies, symbolising new beginnings, or orchids, which bring a touch of sophistication to celebrations.
Valentine’s Day
14th February
Featuring Valentine's Velvet Rose by Dawn Q
Flowers are synonymous with Valentine’s Day, especially grand rose bouquets. You can also express your love and appreciation to close friends and family with flowers like hydrangeas, sunflowers and peonies. These blooms make thoughtful gifts that go beyond romance, showing how much you care.
International Women’s Day
8th March
Featuring Emerald and Ivory Roses Dream by Dawn Q
If there’s a special woman in your life, nothing hits the mark like honouring her on International Women’s Day. Show your pride in her achievements and resilience with a gift of lavender, showcasing strength and grace, or gladiolus, representing victory and pride.
Mother’s Day
Every 2nd Sunday of May
Featuring Fantasy by Dawn Q
Mother’s Day sees one of the biggest flower sales of the year. The appeal of carnations still holds since their introduction in 1908, but other flowers, such as ranunculus and peonies, have become popular options. Elegant and profound, they tell mum how much she’s loved, cherished and appreciated.
Father’s Day
Every 3rd Sunday of June
Featuring White Phalaenopsis Orchid In Pot by Dawn Q
Not many men receive flowers, but they appreciate them just the same. This Father’s Day, change that by gifting your dad a special bouquet that expresses your love, admiration and respect. While orchids add an elegant touch, chrysanthemums can also make a classic choice. For a gesture that demonstrates unconditional love, tulips are a great option. Read Dawn Q’s 10 Meaningful Flowers to Express Appreciation for Dad on Father’s Day.
Friendship Day
30th July
Featuring Tulips by Dawn Q
Yellow roses are a conventional choice for celebrating friendship, but friendship flowers are truly aplenty! To make an impression, sunflowers can convey your loyalty and admiration with enthusiasm. Yellow gerberas express the joy they bring into your life, while pink tulips communicate your enduring care and affection for them. Each of these flowers beautifully represents the unique bonds of friendship.
National Girlfriend Day
1st August
Featuring Golden Glow by Dawn Q
National Girlfriend Day is a wonderful occasion to celebrate both female friends and romantic partners, providing the perfect opportunity to spend quality time together and show appreciation. Pink roses are sweet and meaningful, conveying heartfelt sentiments, while more whimsical blooms like daisies symbolise purity and innocence, capturing playful and carefree affection.
National Boyfriend Day
3rd October
Featuring Fluttering Hearts by Dawn Q
Mostly celebrated in the United States but gradually gaining popularity worldwide, National Boyfriend Day offers individuals a chance to pamper their boyfriends, whether through special plans or surprise gifts. If floral gifts are on the agenda, we recommend choosing cool, dark tones that are masculine and striking, on the likes of roses, tulips and lisianthus.
Christmas
25th December
Featuring Golden Amber Christmas Wreath by Dawn Q
During Christmas, festive flowers lend warmth and brilliance to the chilly holiday season. Flower wreaths, combining greenery with Christmas coloured blooms, are always a welcome sight. You can also enhance the holiday atmosphere with the stunning beauty and fragrance of seasonal flowers. Some crowd favourites include mistletoe, holly and amaryllis.
Bonus: Other Notable Occasions Throughout the Year
Birthdays
Featuring Iridescent by Dawn Q
Happy Birthday flowers offer plenty of room for creativity, allowing you to customise them to your recipient’s interests and preferences. You can even turn them into a luxurious gift set or pair them with an adorable stuffed animal. For the practical person, preserved flowers are a guaranteed win.
Anniversaries
Featuring Daisy Me Away by Dawn Q
We can’t imagine anniversaries without flowers. In addition to romantic and sensual roses, consider adding carnations to the mix, treasured for their devotion and distinction. Daisies are a charming choice that uphold simple, gentle beauty, making them an unpretentious way to honour long-lasting relationships.
Graduation
Featuring Blue by Dawn Q
The best graduation bouquets are colourful and abundant. To mark this significant milestone and a fresh start, sunflowers, cosmos and hydrangeas beautifully represent this transition. Opt for large blooms encircled by petite filler flowers. They look fantastic in photos!
Lunar New Year
Featuring Sunkissed Radiance by Dawn Q
How about a table centrepiece for the reunion dinner or one to frame the door as guests arrive for visits? The Lunar New Year is all about auspicious colours and symbols of good fortune, happiness and longevity. Consider using spring flowers like chrysanthemums and plum blossoms, or even compact kumquat trees that bear fruit.
Hari Raya
Featuring Fleur Garden by Dawn Q
Hari Raya, or Eid al-Fitr, is a joyous celebration that signifies the end of Ramadan. For conversations with friends and sharing a meal with family, it’s only right to be surrounded by beautiful decorations like flower arrangements that symbolise peace and happiness. Try roses, which come in all sorts of vivid colours, and hibiscus, for their delicate charm. Whether in a big arrangement, as single stems or even as garlands, they all add sophistication to decor.
Deepavali
Featuring Lisianthus by Dawn Q
Diwali commemorates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. The star of Deepavali is the marigold, prominently featured in rangoli designs and perfectly capturing the festive spirit. Jasmine, chrysanthemum and lotus flowers also contribute to the atmosphere with their penetrating beauty and spiritual significance.
Wishing Recovery
Featuring Sunflower by Dawn Q
When someone you care about is unwell, sending flowers can brighten their day and convey your heartfelt wishes for their speedy recovery. Consider vibrant blooms like cheerful sunflowers or uplifting daisies, which not only bring a smile to their faces but also symbolise strength, reminding them that better days are ahead.
Sending Sympathy
Featuring A Beautiful Goodbye by Dawn Q
In unfortunate times of loss or grief, flowers can express the sentiments that words often cannot. A compassionate arrangement of white lilies, standing for peace, or calming hydrangeas, lending comfort, can help recipients tide through difficult moments, serving as a gentle reminder of the love and support surrounding them.
Shop Dawn Q’s extensive catalogue of flowers for special occasions, from New Year’s Day to Mother’s Day and beyond. For customised bouquets, reach out to us personally for us to assist you with greater precision and care, ensuring your floral arrangement flawlessly matches the vision for your special day.
