Fannin Flowers sees record sales during booming Mother's Day weekend in Houston
HOUSTON - On Mother’s Day, we celebrate the moms who make our world go round. Fannin Flowers is making sure mom’s day is blooming.
The manager, Carlos Chavez, said Mother’s Day is the second-busiest day of the year for the business. Valentine's Day being the busiest day of the year for the flower shop.
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From red and yellow roses to blue carnations, the race is on for mom’s flowers.
"Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there. it’s a special day for y’all," said one customer at Fannin Flowers.
The local business was bustling with last minute shoppers wanting to celebrate mom. Shopping at the flower shop is a trusted Houston tradition for Mother’s Day arrangements.
"Fannin Flowers has been opened since '85. I’ve been working for Fannin Flowers for 33 years," said Chavez.
The managers said he expects about 1,000 customers to purchase flower arrangement for the holiday. From classic to extravagant, the flower shop has beautiful bouquets for every budget.
"Anything from like $30 to $200," said Chavez.
"I got something for my mom and my sister. My girl, I handed it to her last night," said one customer. "Can’t be cheap man."
The most popular flower of day is the flower of love.
"He’s mixing blue roses with pink carnations," said Chavez. "Roses, rose is the most popular flower that we sell every Mother’s Day."
Customers are sharing a heartfelt message about the special role mothers play in our lives.
It’s not too late to get mom the gift of fresh flowers. Fannin Flowers is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
