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When you come to think of it, flowers follow us throughout the many stages of our lives. They’re there for the birth of little bubs, graduations, homecomings, mothers/fathers day, for that special someone on valentines or anniversaries, and even on the most solemn of occasions. It’s therefore vitally important to pick a florist that not only has a wide selection of flowers available, but also has the years of experience behind them to match flowers to your own unique particular needs.

Here at ABDO Florist we have over 40 years experience in the industry and are a second generation florist. We’ve gone from humble beginnings to adapting to the demands of an online business, and have seen it all in the process. Today we’ve grown to become one of the most recognised and trusted florists in the whole of the South Western Sydney region.

Based on our experience we’ve put together this guide of what you should consider when picking the right florist for your occasion.

Experience

As we all know, each occasion is unique, each event has its own particular circumstances to be aware of, that all contribute to the overall experience. For example there are; cultural, religious, familiarity and budget considerations that all need to be taken into account. The last thing you want to do is go to a florist who might offer a quick and cheap solution, however the flowers that are produced are just not suitable for the occasion at hand.

It’s therefore vitally important that you select a florist who has had experience over the years with all sorts of occasions. For example an experienced florist will recognise that in a solemn occasion such a funeral, when composing sympathy flowers and funeral wreaths, not only do they need to look respectful but they  must also abide by any cultural and religious requirements.

Here at ABDO ABDO Florist throughout our 40 years of experience in the industry, we’ve seen every type of occasion. We can cater for all types of events, and we have the depth of experience to cater the right floral solution for your occasion.

Prompt Service

Certain occasions and events can prove to be hectic, despite best laid plans, there can be a mad rush of trying to put everything together. Since flowers form the focal point and provide ambience to many events, it’s vital that prompt service and delivery is not compromised. Most reputable florists should be able to provide prompt service and same day delivery. If they don’t, they are probably a middleman and you should be mindful of the risks involved in not getting your flowers on time. You want to steer clear from these types of operators.

Here at ABDO Florist our business is open extended business hours, trading from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week including public holidays. We offer uncompromised delivery, we offer same day delivery if you order before 1pm, 7 days a week, Sydney-wide. We are also conveniently located within 10 mins from Rookwood Cemetery (largest cemetery in Sydney) and only a short drive access to M4 and M5 motorways.

For urgent deliveries, we can get to most Sydney metropolitan areas within 2 hours.

Customised Solution

We’ve all heard of the expression one size fits all, that may apply in certain instances but definitely not for the flower industry. Flowers are a statement of love, compassion, how you feel about that special someone. Therefore you shouldn’t consider a shelf solution as it doesn’t represent you.

Any sizable florist should be able to customise a solution for your occasion with minimal involvement from you (because they have the experience). Here at ABDO Florist with our years of experience behind us, we have designed a number of unique flower solutions to suit our customer’s needs, check out our Photo Gallery for some inspiration.

If you’d like to further personalise your flower solution we’re more than happy to meet your needs.

Artistic Solution

With flowers being such great conveyors of our feelings, a florist is an artist. They tend, shape and arrange flowers so that they express our deepest feelings and emotions to suit a particular occasion. The type of flowers and materials are important, but ultimately you need a florist who is artistic to represent your feelings in their floral solution.

The important factor to keep an eye out for is that a florist must have an in-house operation that can produce a customised solution for your next occasion. Be careful as there are some operators out there that may appear to be florists, but in truth are warehouse/distribution centres who are only interested in turning products and making a quick buck.

Our florists at ABDO Florist are industry trained professionals with years of experience behind them. They have the expertise to produce in-house solutions to suit all types of different occasions.

Extensive Supplier Network

When selecting a florist it’s important to assess their supplier network. You can ask them:

• Where the flowers are coming from?
• And how will they source it for you?

This will help you assess how efficient a florist is at sourcing and meeting customer demands.

Most reputable florists in Sydney, would have a large supplier network of both locally and internationally sourced products. This helps to ensure easy access to flower varieties and protects stock levels. What sets some florists apart is that they have their very own farm. By having a farm at their disposal, a florist is able to control the entire supply chain of a product right from seed to market. It gives them an edge that many of their competitors don’t have.

Here at ABDO Florist we have our very own farm to help us meet the demands of our valued customers. Were able to control exactly the type of flowers to grow and can manage the availability and stock of all our products.

Location

Finally location, location, location! Even when it comes to flowers, it pays to be located close to your customers or focal points of events.

Ask any potential florist, Where the delivery is coming from? The last thing you want is flowers arriving late or not arriving at all. Make sure that your florist is conveniently located near your occasion/event. This not only reduces travel time, but provides protection in the event of unforeseen circumstances, for example if something does occur a local florist has the ability to immediately amend or fix any errors.

Here at ABDO Florist were conveniently located in Greenacre, only a stone’s throw away from Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney’s largest cemetery. Provided you make an order before 1pm, we provide same day delivery, 7 days a week, Sydney-wide.

Picking the right florist in Sydney can make all the difference. There are many florists out there but if you’re not careful, you’ll end up with a standard out of the box flower solution that may not be appropriate for your particular occasion. When selecting your florist remember to find one who has the runs on the board, provides not only prompt service but also a customised solution to suit your own unique needs. Remember to also assess their ability to meet demand by getting details on their supply network and the location of their services.

Here at ABDO Florist we can honestly say we tick all the boxes. We have over 40 years of experience at providing in house customised flower solutions to suit all particular types of events. Our friendly staff are industry trained professionals who compose flower solutions that are not only appropriate but perfectly suited for the occasion. We’ve taken steps to protect our supply chain and access to products by having our very own farm and guaranteeing same day delivery Sydney wide.

If you have any questions at all and are ready to discuss your flower needs why not Contact Us at ABDO Florist.