How to Schedule Mother's Day Flowers Ahead of Time
By The Daymark Team · · 5 min read
To schedule Mother's Day flowers ahead of time, place the order three to six weeks before the holiday, confirm her current address, and ask for delivery in the days before the Sunday rather than on it. Mother's Day in the US is the second Sunday of May, and it's one of the busiest weeks of the year for florists.
This guide is updated each year. The advice holds regardless of the date.
Why order early for Mother's Day
Demand concentrates into a few days. Shops cap the number of orders they can fill, popular arrangements sell out, and many florists don't deliver on Sundays at all. Ordering early gives you choice; ordering late gives you whatever's left and often a higher price.
When to book
Early April is a comfortable time for most people. If you'd like to be finished entirely, book in March—or right now. Some services, including Daymark, let you schedule a delivery up to a year ahead.
Aim for flowers to arrive on the Thursday, Friday or Saturday before Mother's Day. She gets to enjoy them through the weekend, and a slight delay doesn't push them past the holiday.
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Check these before you order
Her address, including any unit number. Whether she'll be home that week or traveling. Any allergies or pets (lilies are toxic to cats). Whether she'd prefer flowers at all—some moms would rather have a treat or a card.
Write a note she'll keep
Mother's Day messages tend to be generic. Write about one specific thing: a habit of hers you've picked up, a moment she helped you, something you understand better now that you're older. Sign it from everyone if it's a family gift.
Scheduling Mother's Day flowers with Daymark
Add Mom and the Mother's Day occasion—Daymark fills in the date—and choose The Flower Edit: a fresh, hand-tied seasonal bouquet, $95 plus $25 shipping. You can schedule it now, up to 365 days ahead, and you're charged when you confirm.
Because our featured flowers rotate by season, a booking for May reserves the Flower Edit, and she'll receive the spring selection we feature when it ships rather than the bouquet shown today. Delivery is US-only with an estimated arrival window of three days before Mother's Day through the day itself.
If you'd rather wait, keep the occasion saved: Daymark emails you 14 days before with one-click Send or Skip, every year.