Congratulatory Flower Stands in Korea Explained

When do people send congratulatory flower stands in Korea?

In Korea it is common to send a congratulatory flower stand for a business opening, a wedding, a promotion or inauguration, or a company event. The stand is placed at the entrance or lobby, and the sender's name on the ribbon speaks for you. Korea Flower Express takes orders from overseas and delivers to the venue, with congratulatory stands from ₩49,000.

This guide reflects general custom. Some venues do not accept wreaths, so if you can, check with the host first.

What kinds of congratulatory stands are there and what do they cost?

A congratulatory flower stand at Korea Flower Express is a standing arrangement about 2 m tall, and fresh-flower stands cost from ₩49,000 for 3 tiers to ₩199,000 for 5 tiers. A rice wreath comes with a flower-print panel and sacks of rice instead of fresh flowers, in 10 kg (₩89,000), 20 kg (₩119,000) and 30 kg (₩149,000). Browse Congratulatory Flower Stands and open a product page for the exact price.

A rice wreath is put together differently from a fresh-flower stand. Instead of fresh flowers, a flower-print panel and sacks of rice are delivered. It is a choice meant to cut the waste of flowers that end up in the bin after an event. In some regions, artificial flowers rather than fresh ones are placed on it. If you want a fresh-flower stand, choose one of the 3-, 4- or 5-tier items.

What should the ribbon say for a Korean celebration?

A congratulatory stand carries two ribbons: a short ceremonial phrase (for example 祝開業) and the sender's name or company. Seen from the front, the phrase is on the right ribbon and the sender on the left. In Korea the phrase is often written in Chinese characters; on the Korea Flower Express order form you choose the phrase and enter the sender. For more on wording, see Korean Wreath Ribbon Messages: Phrases and Sender Names.

How do I make sure it arrives before the event starts?

To have a stand from Korea Flower Express in place before the event begins, enter the delivery time on the order form and choose the time rule (by, event, ceremony, arrival) carefully. “2 PM” means different things to a driver: the moment a wedding starts is not the same as “arrive by 2 PM”. Order before 6 PM Korea time and most gifts arrive the same day. If timing is tight for the area or the item, we contact you to confirm.

If the event is a few days away, set the date and order ahead. Korea is nine hours ahead of UTC, so always calculate the event time in Korea time.

Is there an alternative to a flower stand?

In Korea, some people send a plant or an orchid instead of a flower stand for an opening or relocation, and Korea Flower Express offers Foliage Plants, Oriental Orchids and Western Orchids for that. They can stay in a shop or office for a long time, and they carry a short congratulatory phrase and the sender's name on the ribbon.

How do I choose the right stand for the event?

At Korea Flower Express, more tiers means a larger stand and a higher price, from ₩49,000 for 3 tiers to ₩199,000 for 5 tiers. Which size suits an event depends on its scale and your budget; there is no fixed rule. In Korea a 3-tier stand is a common choice, and some people pick 4 or 5 tiers for larger events.

When many guests send stands to one event, the host may limit the number, so check beforehand if you can.

What should I double-check before ordering?

When you order a stand from Korea Flower Express, give the venue name, floor and hall name precisely. In a building with several halls, a missing hall name can delay confirmation. Read the ribbon wording once more so that a funeral phrase is never mixed into a celebration order.

The sender's name or company is the most visible part of the stand at the venue, so write it accurately, in both the Hanja and Hangul forms if you use them.

How do I pay from overseas and confirm delivery?

At Korea Flower Express, choose the item and enter the venue, the time rule, the ribbon wording and your name, then pay. On the order form you can pay by international card in Korean won (Overseas payment (KRW), the default) or by PayPal in US dollars at the day's rate with a 5% fee included. The final amount is the one shown on the payment screen. After delivery we send a photo of the stand your recipient received.

Cancel before we start making it and you receive a full refund. Once the arrangement is being made we can't cancel or refund. The full ordering steps are in How to Send Flowers to Korea From Abroad.