Whether you've made a mistake and found yourself in the doghouse or simply want to remind your loved one how much you love her, flowers are a wonderful gift. A bouquet of flowers is like a card but supercharged with effort and meaning. Your significant other will be absolutely thrilled to receive flowers from you. In the end, when choosing to send flowers to a loved one, it really is all about the thought and feeling behind it. If you are sending the blooms as an apology, make sure that this is the last time you have to say you're sorry for the same offense. However, the best bouquets are ones that are sent simply to show her that you love and are thinking about her.

Of course, anyone who has ever ordered flowers knows that they can be extremely expensive. For most people who are suffering from a rough economy, the cost can almost be prohibitive. However, here are some secrets, from a real live female to you, as to how to save your money and still make your lady swoon.

It Really is the Thought that Counts

Most women will not ever notice or care if you choose the cheapest flower delivery service. If your financial situation makes it difficult to send four dozen roses, your girl should understand. If money is prohibitive and she is still offended that you chose the cheapest flower delivery service, you may want to re-evaluate her values and ultimately your relationship. Flowers should always be welcome and no woman should ever cheapen them by trying to check out the price tag.

Honor Your Wife

We all remember from our Sunday school lessons for youth that we are supposed to honor our father and mother. However, our Sunday school lessons for youth may not have caused us to remember that we should honor our wives just as much. There is so much you can do to show your spouse that you love her. When you send her flowers, send them to her at work or wherever she is surrounded by friends and colleagues. As wonderful as it is to receive flowers at any time, the joy is increased exponentially by peers who walk by and tell you how lucky you are and how beautiful the floral arrangement.

Make the Card Meaningful

This is the free part. Every flower arrangement comes with a complimentary card. All you have to do is choose the words. Of course, "I love you!" is a perfectly good standby. But something even more personal is usually better. You might choose to include funny life quotes to live by if your lady has a sense of humor. If your funny life quotes to live by are both humorous and romantic, she can smile and laugh - two reactions that are absolutely positive! Remember that the card will generally be written in the florist's handwriting, so anything that you can do to personalize it will make your gift even more special.