(Seguin) — Local flower shops are throwing out the safety net just in case you forgot today was Valentine’s Day. Today marks one of the busiest times for floral shops everywhere.
Among those putting in the work to make sure Cupid does not strike out here in Seguin is Dietz Flower Shop.
Jamie Lum, of Dietz Flower Shop, says no matter what time of the day, customers will be taken care of.
“Just come on in. Give us a call or come in, check out our website. We have lots of selections still available. So, we’ve got you covered,” said Lum.
Helping to ensure those Valentines is the staff and even some extra staff. In fact, Lum says her crew has been non-stop all week long.
“A lot of hard work and a lot of team work — it takes every one of us just pulling together and becoming as sufficient as we can to push out the best quality floral arrangements that we can,” said Lum.
Over the years, a stop at your local flower shop has evolved into more than just flowers. Lum says folks today will find all sorts of gift ideas.
“We are more than flowers. We also have gift items, candy, balloons, lots of singing animals. So come on in and get your love and send it to someone special,” said Lum.
Like Dietz Flower Shop, other businesses including bakeries and downtown specialty shops will also be doing their part to ensure special gifts for your loved ones. Plus, many will even be offering extended hours to ensure that folks aren’t left hanging.
“We will be open as long as people are still coming in. So, they still have lots of opportunity,” said Lum.
Valentine’s Day is big business drawing in thousands of customers into local stores. Lum says the only objectives for her staff are to remain focused and to keep those floral designs coming.
“Over the course of the three days, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, we probably will push out a little under maybe 350 to 400 deliveries over those three days. Those are just deliveries. Those aren’t counting people that come in and do either pickups or walk in and take with right there at that moment,” said Lum.
In 2023, consumers across the nation spent close to $24 billon on Valentine’s Day gifts. Of that amount $2.3 billon was strictly spent on just flowers.