The short answer: congratulations flowers for a new job or a promotion should look bright and confident, and they should be easy to keep. A cheerful mixed bouquet in its own vase suits a celebration at home, and a low-care plant or an orchid suits a new desk or office. Send them to the place where the person will actually be, and keep the card short and specific. Here is how to get the details right.
New job or promotion: what is the difference?
The two occasions feel similar, but they call for slightly different gifts.
- A new job. The person is starting fresh, may be nervous, and probably does not know anyone yet. A gift sent to the home the day before or at the end of the first week is usually more comfortable than a large bouquet arriving at a new reception desk on the first morning.
- A promotion. The person is staying with people who already know them, so flowers at work are a warm and public way to say well done. A piece for their desk, from the family or the team, is a good fit.
Send to the home or to the office?
This is the first question to settle, because it decides almost everything else.
- Home is the safer choice for a new job. It lets the person enjoy the news privately, and it avoids any awkwardness with new coworkers. It also solves the problem of carrying a vase home on the bus or the train.
- Office works well for a promotion or a team gift. Check that the person will be in on that day, since many people work from home a few days a week. Include the company name, floor or suite, and a phone number that will be answered.
- Not sure? Ask a partner or a close colleague before you order. A quick text can save a bouquet from sitting at a front desk over a weekend.
Bouquets that say congratulations
Bright mixed designs read as happy news without feeling romantic. Yellow, orange, hot pink and rich purple are all good choices, and sunflowers and gerbera daisies have a friendly, upbeat look. Our best sellers are a reliable place to start if you do not know the person's taste, and our congratulations flowers gather bouquets, plants and gift baskets in one place.
Think about scent if the flowers are going to a workplace. Roses, gerberas and carnations have a gentle scent, while Stargazer and other Oriental lilies have a strong perfume that can fill a small office. Red roses are lovely from a partner, but they send a different message from anyone else, so choose another colour for a colleague or a boss.
Plants for a new desk or office
A plant is the gift most likely to be kept. It settles in with the person, fills an empty new workspace, and is still there months later as a reminder of who sent it. Our potted plants and succulents are an easy place to look.
- Succulents are compact and very low care, which suits a desk. They want bright light and very little water.
- Orchids look polished and work well for a bigger step, such as a first management role or a new corner office. Browse our orchids, and share our guide on how to care for an orchid.
- Planter gardens make a bigger statement for a reception area or a shared office, and they work well as a gift from a whole team.
If the person works in a windowless room, a plant that copes with low light is the kinder choice. Our guide on how to care for succulents and planter gardens explains what each one needs.
When to send them
Good timing makes a small gift feel thoughtful.
- On the news. Flowers sent as soon as the offer is accepted catch the excitement of the moment, and they are a nice way to celebrate at home.
- The first week. A plant or a small bouquet at the end of a tiring first week is a lovely surprise. Avoid the first morning at a new workplace, when the person is busy with paperwork and introductions.
- On the promotion date. If the new title starts on a set day, send something that morning to their desk, as long as you know they will be in.
What to spend
A gift for a friend or a coworker does not need to be large. Our flowers and gifts under $60 have plenty of small, cheerful choices, and delivery is free on orders over $50. For a parent, a partner or a big career milestone, a larger bouquet or an orchid makes sense. A team gift is the easy way to send something bigger, and our guide to flowers for a teacher or a coworker has more tips for gifts at work.
What to write on the card
Every order includes a free handwritten card. Keep it short, and mention what the person did to earn the news. A few examples:
- "Congratulations on the new job. They are lucky to have you."
- "So proud of you. All those late nights paid off."
- "Congratulations on the promotion. No one deserves it more."
- "From all of us on the team: we knew it was only a matter of time."
- "Good luck on your first day. Call us after and tell us everything."
If the card is going to a workplace, keep the message suitable for anyone to read, since it may be opened at a front desk.
Ordering from Mystic Flowers
Every bouquet and planter is hand-arranged in our Mississauga studio, and we deliver across the GTA. We offer same-day delivery of fresh flowers, so good news does not have to wait. Gift baskets are made to order and need at least one day's notice. If your flowers need to arrive at an office at a set time, call us at 905-677-9999 before you order.