Marietta Florist Gears Up for Valentine's Day Rush

Two Peas in a Pod prepares for busy weekend with early deliveries and extra staff

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Two Peas in a Pod, a local florist in Marietta, Ohio, is in full preparation mode as the Valentine's Day season officially begins. The shop has already received around 200 flower deliveries in the last two weeks and is working to get its inventory, drivers, and employees ready for what promises to be a busy Saturday.

Why it matters

Valentine's Day is a crucial time of year for local florists like Two Peas in a Pod, who rely on the holiday to drive a significant portion of their annual sales. The shop's ability to efficiently handle the influx of orders and deliveries is key to providing a positive experience for customers and maintaining their loyalty.

The details

Two Peas in a Pod owner Christina Kiggans said the shop is 'getting prepped, getting all of our inventory in, getting our drivers lined up, and getting scheduled for employees' in preparation for the Valentine's Day rush. Designer Jane Shepherd stressed the importance of accurate customer information during deliveries to ensure the right flowers reach the right recipient. Both Kiggans and Shepherd emphasized the benefits of planning ahead, as it helps ensure the shop has enough flowers in stock and allows customers to get the arrangements they want.

  • Two Peas in a Pod has already received around 200 flower deliveries in the last two weeks.
  • The shop usually starts work at 7:30 a.m. and has worked late into the night in previous years to fulfill orders.

The players

Christina Kiggans

Owner of Two Peas in a Pod, the local florist in Marietta, Ohio.

Jane Shepherd

Designer at Two Peas in a Pod.

John Miller

A customer of Two Peas in a Pod in Marietta.

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What they’re saying

“We're getting prepared. We're getting prepped, getting all of our inventory in, getting our drivers lined up, and getting scheduled for employees.”

— Christina Kiggans, Owner, Two Peas in a Pod (wtap.com)

“We want to make sure you have the right location and that we have the phone number of the person receiving the delivery in case they aren't home. We can call and find out if they want us to deliver it to a neighbor or if they'd prefer to pick it up. Having their phone number helps us avoid leaving flowers with the wrong person or if they're out of town.”

— Jane Shepherd, Designer, Two Peas in a Pod (wtap.com)

“Planning ahead helps everybody. It ensures that we have enough flowers in stock. We receive flowers daily from our wholesalers, but if you wait until the last minute, you might not get what you want.”

— Jane Shepherd, Designer, Two Peas in a Pod (wtap.com)

“Call early and get it scheduled. If you want to pick it up, we can have it boxed, taped, and ready for transport.”

— Christina Kiggans, Owner, Two Peas in a Pod (wtap.com)

“I think it's really important because I own my own business, and it's important that local people support me. So I'm a big believer in supporting local businesses.”

— John Miller (wtap.com)

What’s next

The shop is working to ensure it has enough staff and inventory to handle the expected surge in orders and deliveries over the Valentine's Day weekend.

The takeaway

Two Peas in a Pod's proactive preparations for the Valentine's Day rush highlight the importance of planning ahead and supporting local businesses, especially during peak seasons when customer demand can overwhelm smaller shops.