About Valentine Flower Arrangements for Men

Valentine's Day history dates back hundreds to thousands of years depending on which associated legend is referred to. The original Valentine, a Christian priest in the Roman Empire found himself under government orders to stop marrying lovers in Christian ceremonies. The priest refused and continued to perform the marriage rites. He was imprisoned for his troubles and received many notes of love and encouragement from his flock. These are often referred to as the first Valentines. In the 1800s, a woman named Esther Howland began creating Valentines--cards with words of affection--that she gave to her friends and eventually developed her own business. The celebration of February 14 as Valentine's Day invites women and men to court each other with flower arrangements, chocolates, cards and other tokens of affection.

Tokens of affection are significant in any relationship. The depth of each token reflects the depth of the relationship. For example, a Valentine's gift for a couple who have only dated a month or two is most likely a card and some chocolates or a dinner date and a kiss. Valentine flower arrangements for men reflect a much deeper sense of caring on the part of the woman and to some extent the man. The Society of American Florists surveyed men and women about giving men flowers on Valentine's Day and found that more than 60 percent of those surveyed had either sent flowers to the men in their lives or as men, received them and enjoyed the experience. Sending a man flowers lets him know that not only is he loved, but that the relationship is treasured.

Choosing Valentine flower arrangements for men requires some forethought and planning. First and foremost, if the man experiences floral allergies then avoid any flowers that might set that off. Thankfully, many florists offer some tasty alternatives like chocolate rose bouquets (See Chocolate Fantasies in Resources) and chocolate covered strawberries that can be made into a flower bouquet presentation (See ProFlowers in Resources). These two different types are unique and let women give their men a hint of romance, chocolate and flowers all at once. The chocolate covered strawberries also double as a provocative and sensual gift, which invites more than just a simple kiss on Valentine's Day.

When sending Valentine flower arrangements to a man, keep the following considerations in mind. First, men are visually stimulated so they prefer colors that are vivid and outstanding. Avoid pastels or pale colors and stick to the more traditional reds, oranges and yellows in their vibrant shades. Men aren't as into fluff as women, so think more directly rather than abstract about their floral arrangement. Incorporate a hobby or passion---sports, motor cars, racing, horses--these types of items can give the arrangement a masculine feel and appeal to men's linear appreciation.

Men like to receive flowers from the women in their lives for the same reasons that women do. Flowers say 'I know you're there and I appreciate you.' Flowers communicate the message that not only is the recipient important, but that importance is valued and recognized. While women should plan their floral gift ahead of time, many florists offer a variety of arrangements, plants and themes that help make find the right flower arrangement for men a much simpler task.