Mother's Day Flowers: Florists in Athens, GA

Flowers are a wonderful way to mark any event and Mother's Day is no different. A popular gift for Mother's Day is flowers. There are several different florists to choose from in Athens, GA. Here is what five of them have to offer for your mom on Mother's Day.

Jingles Florist and Gift Boutique is situated in Five Points, at 1719 South Lumpkin St. They offer both pre-made arrangements for holidays and custom-made floral designs. They offer a variety of flowers, such as the standard roses or tulips. Jingles also has hydrangeas and they like also like to use seasonal flowers. Luckily, many plants are in bloom around Mother's Day! If you prefer to give a live plant, Jingles has those as well. They also offer gifts and gift baskets if you need additional ideas for a present. Prices start around $35. Delivery charges are from $5 to $10, depending on where they have to take the arrangement. They deliver in Athens (including UGA), Watkinsville (Oconee County) and are open 10 - 5 Monday through Saturday. To order from Jingles Florist and Gift Boutique, call 706-549-6843 or visit their website and drop them a note at www.jinglesatfivepoints.com/index.php.

Frances' Florist is another flower shop in Athens, GA that offers Mother's Day bouquets and arrangements. They are located on Hull Rd. Frances' offers a variety of flowers, including silk ones if you want your bouquet to last longer than a few weeks. They also have gift baskets if you need another present to go along with your Mother's Day flowers. Seeing that Mother's Day is a busy day, Frances' asks that you give at least 24 hours in advance if you are going to have the flowers delivered to the mom in your life. They are open 9 - 6 Monday through Friday and 9 - 3 on Saturday. Delivery charges are $10 (possibly more, depending on the area), and they deliver to a wide variety of areas, including Athens, Arnoldsville, Hull, Watkinsville, Colbert, Winterville, Ila, Danielsville, Comer, and a few other outlying communities near Athens. To order from Frances' Florist, call 706-543-3819 or 1-800-437-8344. You can also visit their website at www.francesflowers.com/.

Looking for a large, European-inspired arrangement for a gift for Mother's Day? European Floral Design has what you're looking for! They are located on West Broad St. These flowers are higher-end. In addition to fresh flowers, European Floral Design offers silk and dried bouquets. Like Jingles and Frances' Florist, they offer seasonal gift baskets too. Whether you're looking for a simple arrangement or an elaborate bouquet, European Floral Design has something for you. Arrangements start around $55 online. This shop caters to a lot of events, so if you're looking for a specific arrangement for the mother with discriminating tastes, be sure to contact European Floral Design early and make sure that they are able to provide you with what you need. Hours are 9 - 5:30, Monday through Friday. Call 706-227-9937 or visit www.europeanfloraldesign.com/index.html.

Martha's Florist on Knottingham Dr in Athens provides several different types of flowers and arrangements to choose from. Their Mother's Day bouquets are bright and lovely! They start at $40 and go up from there and deliver in the Athens area. They also can create custom arrangements, but require 3 days to a week ahead of time in order to do so, especially around such a busy holiday as Mother's Day. Make sure to call and set up an appointment to create your specific arrangement. Martha's offers roses, lilies, sunflowers, vases, and silk flowers as well. They even let you order 24 hours a day on their phone! If you prefer to walk in, Martha's is open 8 - 5 Monday through Friday, and 8 - 2 on Saturday. To place an order or set up an appointment, call 706-850-1365 or 866-537-5010. Of course, you can also visit their website at www.marthasflorist.com/.

If experienced florists are what you are after to make your Mother's Day bouquet, Athens Florist and Gifts on Baxter St is the place for you. They have been in business since 1977 and their staff has 50 years of experience combined. Athens Florist and Gift has plants, roses, carnations, gourmet baskets, and also offer silk arrangements. Bouquets start around $34 and increase from that price point. For your Mother's Day gift, Athens Florist asks that you place your order at least 24 hours in advance. They can deliver in Athens, Bogart, Winterville, and Watkinsville for $10. However, they also can deliver across the country for a larger fee (but international orders must be placed by phone, not online). They accept all major credit cards and are open 9 - 5:30 Monday through Thursday, 9 - 6 on Friday, and 9 - 2 on Saturday. Call 706-549-9940 or 800-347-2640 or visit them on the web at www.athens-florist.net/.

None of these shops are open on Sunday, so be prepared to get your Mother's Day flowers on Saturday. If you're requesting a custom arrangement, make sure that you call or e-mail on Friday, in order to meet many of their 24 hours ahead deadlines for Mother's Day.