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Chestnut Hill Kicks Off The Unofficial Start to Summer

The unofficial start to Summer (aka Memorial Day Weekend) is a time for barbecues, that first visit to the beach house and lots of sales. It's also the time when students start counting down the days until graduation, kids are thinking about Father's Day and families are preparing for Summer soirees. 

Robertson's Flowers of Chestnut Hill can help provide you with all the essentials to kick off the Summer. From patio pots and herb gardens for the backyard to nautical inspired serving trays and beautiful sea glass decor, we have something for everyone and every occasion. Pick up a unique gift for the hostess, your dad, new graduate, favorite teacher or just because you need a chic new beach tote to match your Summer wardrobe.  Afterwards, grab a bite to eat at Cake. 

English garden baskets, arrangements of all sizes & fresh bouquets are always available. Charming herb gardens planted in decorative ceramic pots make for a perfect teacher's gift.

Don't forget Dad! We've got a bevy of gift ideas for the men in your life  - sports themed serving trays & cutting boards, flasks & shakers, bottle openers & mugs. But our current favorite? The Six-Porter Insulated Tote by Picnic Time (bottom right) & wine bottle & glasses carrier with leather trim (top right) - great gifts for newly engaged couples or the groom.

Parties are all about family, friends & celebration, but let's not ignore the decor. No matter what your style, we've got you covered. Elegant silver or more festive dinnerware can set the tone of the party & make for great conversation pieces. Not the confident cook? We've got plenty of books with lots of recipes for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres & dips.

The Perfect Summer Must Haves: printed tanks & wraps, brightly colored jewelry & totes.

Anchors Away! Bring the beach home with these on trend seafoam green glass vases, sea-scented candles & super cute silver whale-shaped bottle openers. Just a few of the many decortive items just waiting to add that finishing touch to your home. 

 

Audubon Center Wedding with Bella Life Photography

Sweet and stylish meet rustic loveliness. Gina Fortino of Bella Life Photography has provided us with these absolutely gorgeous photos of last week's Audubon Center wedding. A soft Spring palette colored the various arrangements designed for the long guest tables, buffet and custom chuppah. Groupings of silver mercury and antique glass vases created centerpieces while silver shaded lamps, white pillar candles and white lights illuminated the space. The natural birch chuppah was covered in fresh flowers and sheer white draping. The aisle was also accented with a garland of fresh blooms. Working with Gina was a blast - Check out the Bella Life blog for more pretty pics!

Sophisticated Soiree at The Arts Ballroom

Steve and Patricia celebrated their wedding with a chic reception at the Arts Ballroom. A color combination of bright whites, fuchsia, violet and silver set the tone for this elegant soire and echoed the architectural detail and two story windows of the historic Art Deco space. 

The bride carried a demure white bouquet of peonies, lisianthus, Dendrobium orchids, mini gerberas, and Garden roses with touches of soft silver Lamb's Ear and brunia berries. A more vibrant magenta and violet bouquet including lisianthus, roses and Phalaenopsis orchids were designed for the bridesmaids.

Three different centerpieces comprised of magenta Phalaenopsis orchids were designed for the guest tables; a trio of submerged orchid stems and floating candles, slender Eiffel Tower vases with bear grass and orchids and a double tiered crystal candelabra. Each table was dressed with pewter linens and illuminated by crystal lattice votive candles. 

Gorgeous Images Courtesy of Jordan Brian Photography

 

 

 

 

Floral Tutorial For The New PHS Flower Show Blog Series

The new blog series presented by PHS Philadelphia Flower Show features step-by-step tutorials on how to design your own floral arrangement. The first tutorial is by Eric Schellack, our very own head events designer and Flower Show exhibitor! Eric walks us through his process on designing a lush floral arrangement that will crown a tall glass pedestal vase for an escort card table at an upcoming wedding.  

Follow the link below to view the full step-by-step tutorial with additional images on the PHS blog!

The Everday Flower Show: A Pedestal Arrangement You Can Create!

 

 

 

May Wedding at the Main Line's Historic Appleford Estate

The historic Appleford Estate, located on the Main Line, was the perfect setting for this rustic May wedding. Now maintained as an arboretum and bird sanctuary, the estate provided a classic fieldstone farmhouse, lush gardens, blossoming trees, clear streams and a serene atmosphere. Robertson's Flowers designed floral arrangements that complemented the natural setting with a casual elegance. A beautiful natural arch decorated with fresh flowers, moss and crystal votives was the focal point of the outdoor ceremony - second only to the lovely bride who wore a lace embroidered gown and carried a soft bouquet of roses, mini hydrangea, lotus pods, sweet peas and other flowers for a freshly-picked-from-the-meadow look. The reception boasted tables with sage green linens and white chairs accented with soft white draping and roses. Various style centerpieces were created for a unique look at each table including tall silver vine pedestals, silver mercury bud vases, glass cloches, wood risers, and votives. Small succulent plants with custom name cards lined the escort table and served as fresh keepsakes for the guests to take home at the end of the evening.  

Wedding Photography Courtesy of Casual Candids

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