And if you are more of a head to the market to pick up flowers type of person, don't fret, these ideas will work for you, too ...

Her father Craig provided the flowers for the Sydney ParaOlympics in 2000 and Bess remembers one of the first bouquets she made – at about 9 years old – was for medal-winners at the Games.

“I think the best types of flowers to gift — and one of my personal favorites — are orchid arrangements. Orchids come in various colors, are suitable for any occasion, last for several ...