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Easter week is chaos for most florists. Delivery vans double-parked, lobby desks overflowing, and your arrangement shows up three hours late or not at all.
You’re ordering because the flowers matter. Church service at 10 AM. Family brunch at noon. A centerpiece that needs to be there when guests arrive.
We’ve been doing this long enough to know that “Easter delivery” means nothing if it doesn’t show up when you need it. Orders placed before 2 PM get delivered same-day across Upper West Side. That’s not a goal—it’s how we operate. You’ll know when it’s coming, and it’ll look like what you ordered, not some last-minute substitution because we ran out of lilies.
Columbia Midtown Florist has been a New York City fixture for generations. We’re at 3 West 51st Street in Midtown, and we’ve watched this neighborhood—and the Upper West Side—change while keeping what matters the same: fresh flowers, real design work, and delivery that doesn’t let you down.
Upper West Side clients know what they want. Classic arrangements with clean lines. Easter lilies that actually symbolize something. Spring flowers that don’t look like they came from a supermarket cooler. You’re not looking for trendy—you’re looking for done right.
We source from top growers daily. Our designers have done everything from movie set florals to corporate accounts to weddings where one wrong stem would’ve been a disaster. Easter is our busiest week, but it’s not our first rodeo.
You place an order online or call us directly. If you’re ordering for a specific time—Easter morning service, brunch at noon—tell us. We’ll let you know if it’s doable or if you need to adjust.
Orders before 2 PM go out same-day. You’ll get confirmation with delivery details. If you want white lilies for church or a mixed spring arrangement for your table, we’ll design it fresh that day. No sitting in a cooler since Thursday.
We deliver throughout Upper West Side and across Manhattan. If there’s a building access issue or timing concern, add it in the delivery notes. Our drivers know the neighborhood. They know where the service entrances are, which buildings need a call-up, and how to get flowers to a fourth-floor walk-up without crushing the stems.
After delivery, you’re done. The arrangement is designed to last through Easter week if you keep it watered. If something’s wrong—damaged in transit, wrong flowers, late delivery—call us. We’ll fix it.
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Easter lilies are the standard for a reason. Large white trumpet blooms that represent purity and resurrection. They’re what you see on church altars across the city. We carry them fresh throughout March and April.
Spring flowers like tulips and daffodils show up in mixed arrangements. Tulips symbolize rebirth—fitting for the season. Daffodils bring that sunny yellow that says “winter’s over.” If you want a centerpiece for brunch or a bouquet that’s more colorful than traditional, that’s the route.
Upper West Side clients tend toward classic arrangements. Long-stem roses, lilies, clean designs with lots of white and green. We’re seeing more requests for tall, winding shapes this year—2026 trends leaning into expressive forms with large blooms as focal points. But if you want a traditional Easter bouquet, we’re not going to talk you into something trendy.
Church flower arrangements are a different scope. Larger pieces meant for altars or entryways. If you’re coordinating for a service, call us. We’ve done corporate work and event florals—we understand scale and timing when it’s not just a single bouquet.
Yes. Orders placed before 2 PM get same-day delivery throughout Upper West Side and Manhattan. That’s our cutoff because it gives us time to design the arrangement fresh and get it to you without rushing the driver or compromising quality.
Easter week is our busiest time. If you’re ordering on Saturday or Sunday morning for a service that day, call us instead of ordering online. We’ll tell you straight if we can make it happen or if you’re cutting it too close. Most years we can, but it depends on volume and your specific delivery window.
If you need a very specific delivery time—say, before 9 AM for a church service—order a day or two ahead. We can schedule it, but same-day orders get delivered in our standard route windows. Add delivery instructions if timing is critical.
Easter lilies are the traditional choice. White trumpet blooms, strong symbolism, and they’re what most people expect to see in a church setting. They’re elegant without being flashy, and they last through the week if cared for properly.
If you want something beyond lilies, white roses and orchids work well for altar arrangements. They’re sophisticated, clean, and they photograph well if your church live-streams services. Tulips and daffodils can be mixed in for color, but they’re more common in home arrangements than church displays.
For larger church arrangements—entryway pieces or altar displays—we can design custom work. Those need more lead time than a standard bouquet. Call us to discuss size, budget, and timing. We’ve done corporate and event florals, so we understand working within specific parameters and deadlines that can’t move.
For same-day delivery, order before 2 PM. For next-day delivery, order by end of business the day before. If you’re ordering for Easter Sunday specifically, earlier is better—that’s our single busiest delivery day of the year.
If you want a custom arrangement or you’re ordering for a church service with a firm start time, give us at least two to three days. That lets us source exactly what you need and schedule delivery in a tight window. Standard bouquets and Easter lilies we keep in stock, but custom work takes more time.
Valentine’s and Mother’s Day see similar rushes. Demand changes hour by hour. If you wait until Saturday afternoon to order for Sunday morning, we might be able to do it, but we might not. Ordering earlier means you get exactly what you want, not what’s left.
Keep them watered and out of direct sunlight. Easter lilies will last seven to ten days if you’re consistent with water. They’re thirsty flowers—check the soil daily and water when the top inch feels dry.
Remove the stamens (the orange pollen-covered parts) as the blooms open. The pollen stains fabric and can cause the flowers to fade faster. Just pinch them off gently. It won’t hurt the plant, and it’ll keep your tablecloth or church linens safe.
If you’re displaying lilies in a warm room—near a heater or in a sunny window—they’ll fade faster. Cooler spots with indirect light are ideal. If a bloom wilts, remove it so the plant focuses energy on the remaining buds. Most Easter lilies come with multiple blooms that open over several days.
Standard bouquets use our existing designs and seasonal availability. You pick from what we offer—Easter lilies, spring mixed arrangements, long-stem roses—and we deliver it same-day or next-day. Pricing is set, and you know what you’re getting.
Custom arrangements mean you’re specifying flowers, colors, size, and style. Maybe you want a centerpiece that matches your table linens, or a church arrangement in specific dimensions. That takes a conversation with our designers, a clear budget, and more lead time. We’ll show you examples and work within your parameters.
Most people ordering for Easter go with standard options. Lilies for church, a spring bouquet for the table. Custom work makes sense if you’re hosting a large gathering, coordinating for an event, or you have specific requirements that our standard offerings don’t cover. Call us if you’re not sure which route fits what you need.
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