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Valentine's Day 2024 SPECIAL Delivery Announcement

Posted by Sat, Jan 27, 2024 @ 11:06 AM

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Valentine's Day Delivery: Spread the Love, Not the Stress!

Planning a romantic Valentine's Day surprise? We've got you covered with beautiful blooms and sweet treats, delivered straight to your sweetheart's door! But before you click "order," here's a heads-up about our Valentine's Day delivery schedule:

For the busiest day of the year, we need to prioritize! We pride ourselves on quality product and services. While we do our best to accommodate our customer’s delivery time expectations, From Tuesday, February 13th on, we will no longer be accepting morning deliveries for Wednesday, February 14th. To ensure your Valentine receives their floral love note, all orders placed after February 13th will be delivered at our earliest oppurtunity. While we can't guarantee a specific time slot on Valentine's Day itself, rest assured your gift will arrive before the day is done.

Want to save some cash and spread the love a little earlier? Choose our FLEX DELIVERY option!
This lets you schedule your delivery between February 10th and 14th, at our earliest opportunity, and save $5 on your order! Watch Sarah explain how it works in the video below.

The Flex Delivery Option appears when a delivery date from February 10-14 is selected.

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From classic roses to charming cherubs, decadent chocolates to heartfelt cards, we have everything you need to make your Valentine swoon. Browse our entire Valentine's Day collection and click the button below to find the perfect expression of your love!

Still have questions? Our friendly customer service team is here to help! Call us at 317.273.1100 or visit us at the store: 9255 W 10th St, Indianapolis IN 46234.

Remember, Valentine's Day is all about celebrating love, so relax, order early, and let us take care of the rest!

P.S. We will have adjusted business hours for Sunday, February 11th from 10am-4pm
and Wednesday, February 14th from 8am-7pm.

P.S.S. Don't forget to check out our FLEX DELIVERY option – it's a sweet deal for your sweetheart and your wallet!

P.S.S.S. SPECIAL DELIVERY HACK! Order over the phone or in person and save $1 on delivery fees!

Happy Valentine's Day!

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Special Valentine's Day 2023 Delivery Announcement

Posted by Sat, Feb 11, 2023 @ 03:14 PM

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SPECIAL VALENTINE'S DAY 2023 DELIVERY INFORMATION AND OPTIONS

We pride ourselves on quality product and services. While we do our best to accommodate our customer’s delivery time expectations, From Monday, February 13th on, we will no longer be accepting morning deliveries for Tuesday, February 14th.

From Monday February 13th on, all deliveries placed for Tuesday, February 14th will be delivered at our earliest convenience. Any special time notations will not be applied because we cannot guarantee a specific time for Tuesday February 14th due to the volume of deliveries scheduled.
Please note All AM delivery time slots for Valentine's Day will be closed as of Feb. 13th.

We are bringing back our delivery option FLEX DELIVERY this year for Valentine's Day.
Watch the video of Sarah discussing our Flex Delivery option below to learn more!

The Flex Delivery Option appears when a delivery date from February 10-14 is selected.
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Save $5 on your order when you choose Flex delivery and have your order delivered February 10-14 at our earliest convenience.

Don't forget we also have our LOVE EARLY promo running for Valentine's Day!

USE PROMO CODE: LOVE EARLY - $10 OFF Delivery fee when your order is scheduled to be delivered between Saturday, February 11th- Monday, February 13th at our convenience.

Click the button below to find the perfect complement to your expressions of love with beautiful flowers, candles, gifts and chocolates! We also have keepsake gifts such as charms, cherubs, balloons, cards and more which can be included into your order. Have questions? Need further assistance? Call 317.273.1100 and speak with one of our spectacular customer service representatives or come visit us at the store: 9255 W 10th St, Indianapolis IN 46234!

Click the button below to view our entire Valentine's Day collection!

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The Value of Roses

Posted by Sat, Jan 21, 2023 @ 05:13 PM

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Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we are working tirelessly to ensure that our shop is filled with stunning arrangements and delightful bouquets for you to choose from! Amongst all the beautiful flowers, the rose reigns supreme as the most popular choice. Revered as the favorite flower of Venus, the goddess of Love, roses are currently in high demand all over the world. However, this surge in popularity raises the question - why are roses so expensive during this time of year? It's a fascinating inquiry, and we have the answer ready for you!

Click the video to uncover the behind-the-scenes secrets of product pricing and how it impacts both our business and our valued customers.

One of the main factors contributing to the expensive price of roses during Valentine's Day is the lengthy growing period. It takes a full sixty days for a rose bush to produce a mature rose. To meet the high demand on Valentine's Day, growers have to make a difficult decision during the month of December - they cut back production of their current crop of roses by harvesting them early. This means that they have to discard a potential good crop in order to make room for the roses needed on Valentine's Day. It's a risky move, especially considering the unpredictable nature of inclement weather.

Furthermore, growers face limitations due to the perishable nature of roses and the limited space they have available. They cannot stockpile roses because they would quickly wilt and become unsellable. Additionally, the added expense of heating during the winter and shortened daylight hours further contributes to the higher price of roses.

The grower ultimately sets the price for the roses, which is higher due to the dumping of the crops in December. This additional cost is then passed through each market level - from the grower, to the wholesaler, to the florist, and finally to the customer.

Another factor impacting the cost of roses is transportation. Most roses are imported from countries like Ecuador, Colombia, and across the country in California. As the demand for roses increases, so does the need for cargo space. This leads to more vehicles on the road and in the air to transport the popular flower. The expenses continue to add up - from cutting back crops to accommodate Valentine's Day demand, to adding more vehicles, and spending more money on gas.

It's not just Valentine's Day that sees a high demand for roses in the new year. Events like the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, and the Tournament of Roses parade require a staggering amount of roses. The average float in the Rose Parade uses approximately 160,000 flowers, highlighting the immense popularity of roses.

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Now that you understand the factors behind the high price of roses, you may be wondering if it's worth buying them this year. At Gillespie's, we understand the cost concerns and offer a variety of alternatives to roses. Stargazer lilies, gerbera daisies, carnations, alstroemeria lilies, hydrangea - the options are endless! Our design staff has created stunning bouquets for Valentine's Day that are sure to thrill your loved one, with or without roses.

Click below to see our specials for Valentine's Day this year!

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Why are Valentine's Day Roses more Expensive?

Posted by Mon, Jan 24, 2011 @ 04:12 PM

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Growers Cut Back Crop for Valentine's Day.

The growing period for a rose is 60 days from a rose bush. In order for the grower to have sufficient quantity to meet the high demand on Valentines Day, during the month of december, they must cut back production of their current crop of roses by cutting them early. That means that the growers must throw away a potential good crop to have more room available for the roses on Valentines day. Growers only have a limited amount of space and the fact that they are dealing with a perishable product, makes it impossible to stockpile. Winter and shortened daylight hours also plays a factor in the added expense of heating.
The grower sets the price for the roses- which is higher due to the dumping of the crops in december- and the additional cost gets passed through each market level. From the grower, the wholesaler, the florist and finally to the customer.

What you can do about it.

Just because rose prices are higher at Valentine's Day doesn't mean that all flowers are more expensive. Keep your cost down by asking your local florist to create you an arrangement without roses. A clear glass vase with mixed garden flowers will be fragrant and beautiful! You will still be conveying the important message "Be my Valentine".
Check under the sink at home- do you have a vase? Great! You can save even more money by stopping in the store and picking up wrapped flowers then designing them in your own vase!

What's the deal with Grocery stores?

Why are grocery store flowers less expensive? Chains stores buy in volume, which might result in lower prices. Also, They usually provide a shorter stem rose that is cut earlier than long stem roses. Shorter roses mean less growing time, which equals less cost. Grocery stores do not always implement the same design and quality principles as that of a traditional full service florist, which can also reduce labor and overall cost.
Don't forget Valentine's Day is February 14!
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