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That moment hits around lunch. You forgot. The birthday is today. Dinner is in six hours.
Most flower shops can’t move that fast. We can. Order before 2 PM on any weekday and your birthday bouquet gets delivered the same day across Manhattan, including Roosevelt Island.
Every arrangement is made fresh in our shop at 3 West 51st Street. No pre-packed boxes sitting in a warehouse. Your flowers are cut, arranged, and out the door within hours. We work with doormen and building security daily, so high-rise deliveries don’t slow us down.
You’re not just buying flowers. You’re buying time back and a guarantee that someone important to you gets something beautiful before the day ends.
Columbia Midtown Florist has been operating in Manhattan for years as a family-owned business. We’re not a national chain shipping from a fulfillment center three states away.
Our shop sits in the heart of Midtown, which gives us a real advantage when it comes to delivery speed. Roosevelt Island might feel tucked away from the rest of the city, but we’re familiar with the bridge access, the tram, and the building protocols that make your neighborhood unique.
We deliver to UN employees, corporate offices around Rockefeller Plaza, and residential towers with strict security. That experience means your birthday flowers don’t get stuck at a front desk or turned away because a driver doesn’t know the building.
You start by choosing an arrangement online. We offer roses, lilies, sunflowers, orchids, and custom combinations depending on what fits the occasion and the person.
Once you place the order, our florists start working. Every bouquet is made by hand in our Midtown location. We don’t pull pre-made arrangements from a cooler.
After your flowers are arranged, a driver heads out. If you’re sending to Roosevelt Island, we coordinate with building staff ahead of time to make sure delivery goes smoothly. High-security residential buildings require that extra step, and we’ve done it enough times to know what works.
You get a confirmation once the arrangement is delivered. If timing is tight or there’s a specific delivery window, call us directly at (212) 871-8758. We’d rather talk through the details than guess.
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Every birthday flower arrangement includes fresh blooms from top growers, hand-arranged by our florists. You’re not getting flowers that were cut four days ago and shipped across the country.
We offer a range of options depending on budget and style. Classic birthday roses work for romantic gestures. Bright mixed bouquets with sunflowers and lilies fit cheerful celebrations. Orchids make sense for someone with a more refined taste or a smaller living space.
Roosevelt Island residents tend to appreciate quality and convenience, which is why same-day delivery matters here. With 96.5% of the working population in professional or administrative roles, most people ordering flowers are doing it between meetings or during a lunch break. You need a florist who can move fast without cutting corners.
If you’re sending flowers to someone in one of the residential towers, we make sure the arrangement gets to the right person. That means coordinating with front desk staff and confirming delivery, not just leaving it with whoever answers the door.
Yes, as long as you order before 2 PM on a weekday. Same-day delivery is one of the main reasons people choose us.
Roosevelt Island has limited vehicle access, which can complicate logistics. But we’ve been delivering to the area long enough to know how the bridge works, how to coordinate with building security, and which towers require advance notice. That experience keeps your delivery on schedule.
If you’re ordering for a weekend or holiday, call us directly. Weekend delivery is possible, but timing depends on our schedule and your building’s receiving hours.
We carry roses, lilies, sunflowers, orchids, and seasonal flowers depending on availability. You can order a pre-designed arrangement or request something custom.
Birthday roses are the most popular option, especially for romantic gestures or milestone birthdays. Mixed bouquets with bright colors work well for friends and family. Orchids are a good choice if the recipient lives in a smaller apartment or prefers something low-maintenance that lasts longer than cut flowers.
If you’re not sure what to choose, call us. We’ll ask a few questions about the person and the occasion, then recommend something that makes sense. You’re not locked into a generic “happy birthday flowers” arrangement that could be for anyone.
We work with doormen and building security regularly, so high-rise delivery isn’t new to us. Most residential towers on Roosevelt Island have strict protocols, and we follow them.
When you place an order, include the recipient’s apartment number and any delivery instructions. If the building requires advance notice or has specific receiving hours, let us know. We’ll coordinate directly with the front desk to make sure your flowers get delivered without delays.
Our drivers are familiar with Manhattan’s building culture. They know to confirm the recipient’s name, leave flowers with the concierge if no one’s home, and get a signature when required. You’ll receive confirmation once delivery is complete.
Every arrangement is made fresh in our Midtown shop after you order. We don’t use pre-packed boxes or flowers that have been sitting in a cooler for days.
Our florists work with blooms from top growers, cutting and arranging each bouquet by hand. That’s why same-day delivery requires a 2 PM cutoff. It takes time to do it right.
Fresh flowers last longer and look better. If you’ve ever received a bouquet that wilted within two days, it’s usually because the flowers were cut too early or stored poorly. We control the entire process from our shop to your recipient’s door, which makes a difference in quality.
Yes. If you have specific colors, flowers, or styles in mind, we can create a custom arrangement.
Customization works best when you call us directly at (212) 871-8758 or email columbiamidtownflorist@gmail.com. We’ll talk through what you’re looking for, confirm availability, and give you a price based on the flowers and size.
Custom arrangements take a bit more time, so if you need same-day delivery, order early or be flexible on timing. But if you’re planning ahead for a milestone birthday or want something that reflects the recipient’s personality, customization is worth the extra step.
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