Montclair Flowers and Gifts

08/27/2025

We will be closed for observance of the Labor Day Holiday. (August 30 - September 1) we will be reopening on September 2 at 10 AM. Thank you. #💐

08/23/2025

08/20/2025

This happens more than you realize and I can only speak for us…However, in our industry, we always get questioned from potential clients about why are the flowers and the centerpieces for weddings and events cost so much and why they are so expensive. And then we get the dreaded “Oh it will be cheaper if we Do It Ourselves” Well as I tell people…”We are professionals and we have been doing this for a long time…you can definitely do it yourself or “DIY” as I call it.…but beware of the potential pitfalls…”

1. Lack of Expertise – Arrangements may not look as polished or balanced compared to a professional florist’s work.
2. Time-Consuming – Designing, prepping, and arranging flowers can take hours or days, especially for weddings/events.
3. Stressful During Events – DIY brides or hosts often end up overwhelmed right before their big day, juggling flowers and event setup.
4. Limited Access to Wholesale Pricing – Buying flowers retail is more expensive than a florist’s wholesale supply.
5. Quality & Freshness Issues – DIYers may not know how to properly hydrate, store, and handle flowers, leading to wilted arrangements.
6. Logistics & Transportation – Transporting fragile arrangements without professional packaging can cause damage.
7. Hidden Costs – Vases, floral foam, tools, and supplies add up, sometimes costing more than hiring a florist.
8. No Backup Plan – If flowers die, break, or don’t arrive on time, DIYers often have no contingency plan.

What you think you might be saving in cost by doing it yourself may have you run into problems that you don’t think about. That’s why, depending on the situation, it’s always good to hire a professional to make sure that everything is done properly and that your vision is done to your expectations. Just something to think about.

08/16/2025

Available for the remainder of August and into September, the Summer of Boldness Floral Arrangement… two 4 x 4 cube or cylinder arrangement in bright and bold colorful flowers that come in a 10 x 3 x 5 wooden box. Two floral arrangements that you can place anywhere that you would like and a wooden box that you can put things in… available now in standard, deluxe and premium sizes at www.mtcflowers.com

08/04/2025

Good evening. Just posting our schedule for this week. We will be taking some time off starting on Wednesday, August 6 and returning back on August 11 at 10 AM. Thank you and have a wonderful week! #💐

08/01/2025

Have a wonderful weekend! Make sure you stop and smell the flowers around you. Reminder that we will be open Saturday from 10:00am to 1:30pm. Have a great weekend!

07/30/2025

Please note our updated store hours for the remainder of the summer. Regular business hours will resume September 8, 2025. Thank you. #💐

07/27/2025

Putting in a few Sunday hours in the lab today…getting some website work done…adding some more products for all of our customers and clients #💐

07/23/2025

07/21/2025

Just a few things that’s come out of lab this past couple of days. Feel free to scan the QR code to vote for us for best florist in the Best of Essex contest.

07/19/2025

We are open today from 10 AM until 2 PM. Come on by and say hi! #💐

07/10/2025

Just some more work that has come out of our Floral lab. #💐 Stop in and pick something up for yourself or for somebody else. www.bestofessex.com/florists