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Frequently asked questions

Answers about ordering, same-day delivery, gift baskets, care and substitutions. Anything else, the Smithtown team picks up the phone.

Ordering and delivery

What is the cutoff for same-day delivery?

Order by 2:00 PM Monday to Friday or 12:45 PM on Saturday, in the recipient's time zone, and a florist designs and hand-delivers the arrangement the same day. School and campus deliveries need to be placed by 1:30 PM on weekdays. Sunday same-day delivery is available only in the Long Island communities served by our own shops, on orders placed by 11:45 AM.

Where do you deliver?

Everywhere in the United States. Near our Long Island shops our own team delivers; elsewhere a trusted local florist near your recipient makes and delivers the design. Every town has a page with its delivery facts on Flower delivery by state. Gourmet gift baskets ship by carrier nationwide.

How does nationwide delivery work?

Outside Long Island a vetted florist near your recipient designs the arrangement from our recipe and hand-delivers it, in water rather than a box. The florist is confirmed after your order comes in; on the rare day no shop can take it, we contact you with options or refund you in full. The whole process, cutoffs and guarantee are on How nationwide delivery works.

Can I choose the delivery date?

Yes. Pick the date at checkout. Orders for a future date are scheduled and delivered that day; you do not need to order the day before.

What happens if the recipient is not home?

For flowers, the driver leaves the arrangement in a safe spot at the door or with a neighbor when the weather allows, and leaves a note or a message. Deliveries to a business go to the reception desk or mailroom. If nobody can accept it, we call to arrange another time. Gift baskets follow the carrier's delivery practice and can be tracked with the shipping email.

Can I pick up in a shop instead?

Yes. Choose Store pickup at checkout, after the card message, and pick the shop, date and time. Pickup is free at all four Long Island shops.

Do you deliver on Sundays and holidays?

Sunday same-day delivery is available in the Long Island communities our own shops serve, on orders placed by 11:45 AM. Through the nationwide florist network, Sunday delivery is limited to select major holidays; a Sunday order elsewhere is scheduled for the next available day. Holiday cutoffs are posted on the delivery page in the weeks before each holiday.

How much is delivery?

The fee depends on the method: local delivery from our shops, pickup, florist delivery elsewhere, or carrier shipping for gift baskets. Weekend, holiday and timed deliveries can carry an extra charge. The total is shown at checkout before you pay.

How do I add a card message or a special instruction?

Both fields appear at checkout after the recipient's address. Use the message field for the card and the instructions field for gate codes, a funeral service time or anything the driver should know.

Flowers, plants and gift baskets

How much does an arrangement cost?

Most everyday arrangements run from about $50 to $120, with larger designs, premium roses and sympathy pieces above that. Every product page shows the price for each size, and the best sellers are a good place to start.

How long will the flowers last?

Seven to ten days for most arrangements with a little care: trim the stems on arrival, add the flower food, and change the water every two days. Lilies and hydrangeas last longer in a cool room; tulips and peonies are shorter-lived by nature.

What if a flower in the design is not available?

Because flowers are seasonal and regional, the florist sometimes substitutes a stem or a color with one of equal or greater value that keeps the look and feel of the design. For an exact match, call Smithtown before ordering and we will check.

Are some flowers better for people with allergies?

Yes. Roses, orchids, hydrangeas and lilies with the stamens removed are the usual choices. Tell us in the special instructions and the designer will keep pollen-heavy flowers out.

Do gift baskets deliver the same day?

No. Gift baskets are packed to order by our gift basket partners and ship by carrier, so they travel separately from hand-delivered flowers and the florist cutoffs do not apply. Each basket page lists what is inside and the allergen information.

Do you offer anything besides flowers?

Yes: blooming and green plants, balloons, gourmet gift baskets and boxes, chocolate and cookies, plus add-ons like a vase, a plush bear or a card that ride along with a flower order.

Weddings, events and business

Do you do wedding and event flowers?

Yes, it is a specialty, with WeddingWire Couples' Choice awards year after year. Book a free consultation and a wedding specialist will reach out to schedule a call or a visit to the design studio.

How far in advance should I order?

Everyday flowers: any time before the same-day cutoff. Funeral flowers: as soon as you know the service details, ideally the day before. Weddings and events: a few months ahead; peak dates book up early.

Can my company open an account?

Yes. Corporate accounts come with flexible billing and standing orders for weekly or monthly deliveries to offices, hotel lobbies and restaurants. Call Smithtown at (631) 724-0333.

Still have a question? The team in Smithtown answers the phone and the contact form every day.

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