The first celebrations of Mother's Day can be traced back to the ancient Greeks, who worshiped mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele. During the 1600s in England a special day was set apart as Mothering Day, a day of taking small cakes and trinkets to mothers.
In the United States the idea for Mother's Day has generally been credited to Anna Jarvis. The first Mother's Day observance was a church service held at her request in Grafton, West Virginia (the burial place of her mother) on May 10, 1908. Because of her mother's fondness for them, Miss Jarvis wore a carnation to that first service. She went on to play an active role in encouraging the government to establish a national holiday to honor mothers everywhere. By 1911 Mother's Day was being celebrated throughout the United States, as well as in Mexico, Canada, South America, China, Japan and Africa. On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May as National Mother's Day and asked all Americans to offer their respect and love for mothers publicly.
Popular Mother’s Day Flowers
Popular Mother’s Day Floral Designs
If your Mom does not work outside the home, surprise her by sending flowers to her at home on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday before Mother’s Day.
Having flowers delivered early gives Mom a head start sharing pictures on Facebook and making you look like a super hero to her friends.
Order Mother’s Day Flowers EarlyThe earlier you place your order with your florist, the more options you have and more likely you will get your particular flower and/or color request.
Celebrate all MomsShow your admiration and love to all the mothers in your life — your mom, wife, mother-in-law, other relatives and friends — this Mother’s Day.
Order Flowers from a Local FloristMake sure you know where the flowers are coming from. There is a common assumption that flowers ordered online will arrive arranged in a vase. While many Internet companies put their orders though a local professional florist, some offer product "direct from the grower" and the flowers are boxed and must be processed (cut stems) and designed by the recipient.
In the United States the idea for Mother's Day has generally been credited to Anna Jarvis. The first Mother's Day observance was a church service held at her request in Grafton, West Virginia (the burial place of her mother) on May 10, 1908. Because of her mother's fondness for them, Miss Jarvis wore a carnation to that first service. She went on to play an active role in encouraging the government to establish a national holiday to honor mothers everywhere. By 1911 Mother's Day was being celebrated throughout the United States, as well as in Mexico, Canada, South America, China, Japan and Africa. On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May as National Mother's Day and asked all Americans to offer their respect and love for mothers publicly.
Popular Mother’s Day Flowers
- Callas
- Freesia
- Gerberas
- Hydrangeas
- Irises
- Lilies
- Orchids
- Roses
- Tulips
- Monochromatic (flowers in the same color)
- Blush pink, antique ivory and cream tones
- Hot pink and berry tones combined with shades of red
- Hot pink and orange
- Citron and purple
- Shades of orange hues - tangerine to peach
- Purple accented with bright green
- Purple and lime green and magenta
- Pink, coral and turquoise together
Popular Mother’s Day Floral Designs
- Monochromatic (flowers in the same color) floral arrangements
- Floral arrangements designed in baskets
- Strong botanical or color groupings surrounded by beautiful smaller flowers and foliage
- Natural, earthy and garden-style arrangements in vintage style glassware
- Soft and feminine mixed flower combinations
- Simple, monobotanical (one flower variety) designs in clear glass vessels
- Azaleas
- Chrysanthemums
- Dish gardens
- Gerberas
- Hydrangea
- Kalanchoe
- Orchids
If your Mom does not work outside the home, surprise her by sending flowers to her at home on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday before Mother’s Day.
Having flowers delivered early gives Mom a head start sharing pictures on Facebook and making you look like a super hero to her friends.
Order Mother’s Day Flowers EarlyThe earlier you place your order with your florist, the more options you have and more likely you will get your particular flower and/or color request.
Celebrate all MomsShow your admiration and love to all the mothers in your life — your mom, wife, mother-in-law, other relatives and friends — this Mother’s Day.
Order Flowers from a Local FloristMake sure you know where the flowers are coming from. There is a common assumption that flowers ordered online will arrive arranged in a vase. While many Internet companies put their orders though a local professional florist, some offer product "direct from the grower" and the flowers are boxed and must be processed (cut stems) and designed by the recipient.