After meeting with a bunch of florists in the philadelphia area I had my initial consultation with…read moreCaroline. She was sweet, easy going and truly excited about the ideas (mostly pinterest pictures) I was bringing to her. I knew right then and there that I wanted to work with her and could really trust her with my wedding at Front and Palmer. Throughout the entire process she was easy to communicate with and kept me updated with any knew ideas she had to fit my vision. The day of our wedding I was blown away. The bouquets for me and my ten bridesmaids were some of the most beautiful flowers I have ever seen. I wanted a very neutral, natural theme with a touch of succulents and Caroline delivered! When my husband and I arrived at the venue we were thrilled with the ceremony space and the reception decorations. Everything was understated and beautiful and exactly how we envisioned it! Caroline was also at the venue the day of the wedding to help reuse the bouquets and ceremony decorations for the reception which really helped me stay in budget!

Tanti and Papertini are AMAZING!!!! My wedding was fabulously decorated, the flowers were…read morebeautiful, everything was more perfect than I had imagined. The amount of compliments that I received about the decor, the ambiance, the special touches that Tanti created were so many I couldn't even count them! She and her team turned a nice space into OUR beautiful space. I cannot say enough about how awesome they are.

I ordered a Christmas centerpiece a week beforehand, specifying the type of flowers I wanted and…read moredid not want included. At the day of pickup, after waiting about 15 minutes for the clerk to bring my centerpiece from the back, I suspected something was amiss. Sure enough the centerpiece contained flowers I'd specifically asked not to be included, and did not contain flowers I'd asked for (and for which I had prepaid). The owner apologized and offered to rework the arrangement and have it delivered for free. About an hour later the delivery person arrived at my home with the most beautiful centerpiece I had ever seen! It has brightened our dining room table for 2 weeks now. What a great way to respond to a potentially negative experience! The owner has earned my business from now on.

I have been ordering flowers for my loved ones for 50 years now so I have a bit of experience with…read morewhat to expect. This Valentines day I was out of town and had Pennington Market Floral work up a dozen roses for my wife as I have done so many years before. When I got home on the 15th I was stunned at what an unbelievably gorgeous arrangement had been delivered, exceeding my expectations, quite frankly the most lovely dozen roses I have ever purchased. While I live in this area, PQM is my only go to.

Ala, was super helpful to accommodate a last minute order and delivered on time before the services…read morestarted. Thank you so much. The flowers turned out beautifully.

I live in Florida and I wanted to send my Mother-In-Law a bouquet of flowers for her 94th birthday…read more I googled the area she lives in and found Urb Appeal Events. The arrangements were beautiful, so I sent her a message. Kristen got back to me immediately. We discussed what price range and type of arrangement I wanted. I needed it delivered a certain time, and it was no problem. She made some suggestions and created a beautiful bouquet! Kristen sent me pictures to be sure it was what I wanted. When it was delivered my Mother-in-Law did not hear the knock, so they were left by the door, they did an errand and then came back to make sure she got them which she had not. Mom did hear them this time, so they brought them in for her since she was using a walker. I would highly recommend Urb Appeal Events for the wonderful service and the creativity put into the floral bouquet. Sandy Coll

First of all, I would like to state that Sheila did an amazing job (as a florist); if we were just…read moredealing with her I would give Elegant Events a 5 out of 5. If you're looking for a great florist, you have found one with her. However, for my wedding we ended up working mostly with Donielle (the wedding planner), and her services left much to be desired. We went with their premium full package because neither my husband nor I live near PA, we were on a tight schedule, and we needed some eyes and ears on the ground. Unfortunately, it was our tight schedule that kept us from seeking a better service as these issues came to light. Our issues were as follows: 1. Many of Donielle's vendor recommendations were very overpriced. In many cases we were so shocked that we set out and found our own vendors, who were much more reasonable (and they were brilliant). We expected her to know where to find a good deal, having worked in the business, but that clearly wasn't the case. On multiple occasions I was able to find a better deal at a reputable company with just a quick google search. As an example, the suggested table vendor was priced hundreds of dollars (per table) higher than the one we found on Google. 2. Donielle became difficult to reach, if not unavailable, during the last couple of months leading up to our wedding. We would have to hassle her for simple status updates. Had we not been so proactive in communicating with our vendors, we would have been in the dark. I understand that spring is a busy time for a wedding planner, but if you can't fulfill the promises to a client who you know is on a tight time-table, you should be honest and turn the job down. 3. We were charged a lot for our floral arrangements; however many of the flowers that we ordered were never used, and instead were left in the van. While a small excess of flowers is acceptable to be left behind (you don't need to use every petal), leaving such a considerable quantity in the van, not asking the client if they want to use the excess, and then charging them the full cost is wrong. 4. One of the few things we were not particularly proactive about was the bus shuttle, and Donielle dropped the ball. The one hiccup the day of our wedding was that the shuttle bus from New York showed up 1.5 hours late. After we spoke to the bus company (who took responsibility and provided us with a generous discount) they informed us that Donielle had never bothered to tell them when they had to arrive at the event, but rather told them when they should pick people up per our amateur estimate. As such, they couldn't accurately factor in the time in transit and they showed up late. Had they known when we were supposed to start, they would have suggested that we move the pickup time up (and we would have). 5. We were surprised with a $1,300 invoice after the wedding. The invoice was for the purchase of 20-30 rustic flower vases. Donielle wasn't particularly forthcoming about the price of the containers when we requested them, and it was a last minute thing we trusted her on during the weeks leading up. I can't imagine how the containers in the picture I posted (photo courtesy of BG Photography) would cost $40-$60 per container, even with EE's markup. You can find the same exact containers on Amazon for $18 including shipping, which means EE's markup was 2-3x the cost of the containers (assuming they were purchased at retail price). We trusted her, and (once again) we were burned. Had we known their rate, we would have purchased our own; in the least this final invoice shouldn't have come as a surprise after the event. Link to the vases on Amazon: https://goo.gl/Q3wgAO 6. Donielle refused to take responsibility for any of the issues listed above. She attempted to skirt around them (particularly regarding the last two points); instead of a simple apology she insisted that we all have a phone meeting days before my terminally ill father-in-law went in for a risky surgery. Understandably we didn't take her up on that offer and wrote her and the costs associated off. Fortunately, these problems didn't stop us from having a great time and a wonderful wedding. However, had it not been for our careful monitoring/follow-up and my mother-in-law's tireless efforts contributing to contract negotiation and organizing, I can't say things would have gone so well.

SCAMMER BEWARE! I came upon Elegant Events Florist/Sheila and saw okay reviews, so I figured this…read morewas an okay business to work with... BOY WAS I WRONG! My first encounter with Elegant Events Florist/ Sheila initially seemed pleasant but something was off! She sort of spoke in circles and had a suspicion about her. She boasted about the huge weddings she does and how booked she would be in the upcoming year. It lacked humility, but I didn't think too much of it. On our first call she informed me that she only requires a $500 non-refundable deposit to secure the date and that I could pay the rest of the total at my leisure up to 30days out from the wedding date. However, on our first zoom meeting, two weeks after the deposit was given, she informed me that a $2000 first payment would be due (RED FLAG). This obviously confused me because just a few weeks before she said that the $500 deposit would suffice. Honestly, I should have walked away right there!! My instincts told me that this was very big SCAMMER ENERGY. I even had a conversation with my fiancé about it but at the time we didn't want to lose our $500 non-refundable deposit. She says likeable things to get your business only to change the rules (RED FLAG). Next, we had an in-person meeting with Shelia and after some discussion I began to realize that she wasn't truly involved with all the floral design. When I asked about specific designs, she would tell me that she needed to inquire with someone else to get a quote (RED FLAG). From what I gathered she operates like a middleman. A little less than one year before my wedding I ran into some challenges and needed to cancel my services with Elegant Events Florist/Sheila. I reached out to Elegant Events Florist/Sheila explaining my situation and I politely asked for a refund on my first payment of $2000. I felt comfortable asking for this refund because the wedding date was so far in advance that it would allow Elegant Events Florist/Sheila ample time to replace me with another client for the highly desirable spring wedding season. Also, the design was not yet finalized so in all actuality nothing yet was done on my behalf. Even with this knowledge Shelia denied a full refund and would only give a 50% refund if I gave proof of cancellation such as written notification from my wedding venue(s). Even with all the scammer vibes this still SHOCKED me because she confirmed that no floral and/or staff had been purchased and/or scheduled for my wedding nearly one year out. Of course, I looked back at the contract and here is where I saw the biggest RED FLAG ever. She has no obligation/policy to return any monies paid no matter the timing or possibility of replacing the client (RED FLAG). Even though, the $500 deposit is the only payment that explicitly says non-refundable. It is up to Sheila's sole discretion to give a refund despite any timing or circumstance (RED FLAG). This type of cancellation policy leaves room for inequality and various biases. I never want to hurt or harm a Black Women Owned Business but this business is not run with honor, please avoid. Some may say contract this ... contract that but overall, Elegant Events Florist/Sheila stole $2000 from me! I am writing this review as a lesson to myself to thoroughly question every contract line and follow my god given instincts by walking away when things just don't feel right. I am also writing this review to YOU. Beware of Elegant Events Florist/Sheila!!!! Elegant Events Florist/Sheila doesn't operate on integrity or basic kindness. Elegant Events Florist/Sheila will KEEP your money knowing damn well she did NOTHING to earn it!!! Its shameful. I would assume that most people, especially during a sentimental time like wedding planning would want to work with a business rooted in decency and righteousness. Also, if you're still not convinced look at other reviews on all other platforms. I am not the first to call the integrity of Elegant Events Florist/Sheila into question. Thank you

If someone were to "pop the question" around whether I'd hire Susan and her team again, my answer…read morewould be a very enthusiastic, "Yes, yes, a thousand times yes!" Susan and her team are SO organized, SO professional, and SO lovely to work with. For starters, we delayed our wedding by two years because of COVID...so naturally, there were certain details I just totally forgot about. Fortunately, Susan didn't. She'd remind me of whatever comments I'd made two years prior, follow up on things I didn't even realize we'd talked about, and keep my family and me on track when we needed it most. She came to as many of our appointments with other vendors as possible, asking smart questions and helping us make strategic decisions along the way. On the day of the wedding (which we had at the Fillmore in Fishtown), every single member of her team was ON, helping us squash little issues and stay as much on schedule as possible. Her team was quick, attentive, and lovely all-around. They're exactly what you want in a wedding planning team--they're kind, yet firm. They're cattle herders, but with a friendly touch. And most of all, they know what they're doing and make you feel like you can relax and let them take care of you and your loved ones on your special day.

Wow, where do we start. Susan and her team are absolutely phenomenal. Words cannot express how…read morethankful and happy we are that Susan was there to make sure our day was as magical as we planned! She and Kate were so lovely, patient, reliable, and cool under pressure...there is no way the wedding would have went as planned without them! From the moment we brought her team on board, Susan brought a sense of calm and professionalism that immediately reassured us that we were in great hands. Leading up to our wedding, the level of communication and organization she brought was incredible. And she brought us so many creative ideas and recommendations that we would never have thought of! She's a true veteran, and also highly connected within the Philadelphia wedding scene -- she has worked with everyone! I cannot say enough about how wonderful it was to have her on our team. She was the coach, quarterback, defensive line...all in one. All we had to do was show up and enjoy. THANK YOU!!!!

I went in here the day before Mothers Day. I had been a Brills customer for years but was unaware…read morethey closed. What a nice to surprise to find out that many of the staff were former Brill employees. It's rare in today's world to walk out of a store feeling really good about the experience and the people that helped you, but that is just what happened. Knowledgeable, friendly and inviting...I was very comfortable with all their recommendations. They didn't just point me to the plants and walk away, they took the time to tell me enough about each plant that I could decide what was best and feel comfortable with my purchases. Such sweet and nice people. Sad that Brills is gone for nostalgia reasons but I can definitely say that Ardmore residents floral needs are in excellent hands Thank you!

lovely place. the people who work there are passionate, kind, and helpful. They will work with you…read moreto create your vision to the best it can be! I could not have imagined a better experience! The store is very cute and pretty, and there is a very friendly cute dog that will greet you when you walk in! Any future flowers I need will be from here!

We were trying to do things on our own for my son's Bar Mitzvah and things got a little out of…read morehand. Jody was recommended to us and so glad we hired her. She helped my wife coordinate EVERYTHING, thought of things we would never think of and helped coordinate it all. And very reasonably priced! She is great and has amazing contacts that were very accommodating. We'd recommend her to anyone!

When we tell people we were having our wedding reception at Reading Terminal Market, they were…read morealways a little surprised and their next reaction was "that is going to be SO COOL!" And after we had our wedding, our guest did nothing but rave about how fun, unique and perfect the reception was. But just having a reception at RTM is not what I'd recommend it. It was so much more. It was having the incredible variety of foods - we had cheesesteaks, DiNic's roast pork, Chinese food, a salad bar, poutine and corn dogs, grilled cheese from Meltkraft, the list goes on. It was having a historic and unique setting that was transformed into a beautiful evening even with string lights, candles, table clothes, decorations and provided an ambiance it'd be impossible to replicate anywhere else. It was the servers who attended to our guests every need, kept the party going, the room clean and the people happy. It was every little touch that the planning team executed perfectly for us, that all happened without us realizing it, without any reminders or questions. The planning team at All About Events were the true heroes of the night - and in fact, the whole planning process. We met with them about 15 months before our wedding, and Christina, Stevie and Liam made sure that everything was easy, fun and exciting. Christina's emails to us were always clear and thorough, addressing every little question I had asked, and pointing out tiny things I never would have thought of. Stevie's communication with our vendors was so appreciated, including our Mummers and DJ! And every time we met with them, the meetings were exciting, joyful. Their personalities and kindness and caring for us and our events just SHONE. We could not recommend RTM and AAE more. They are a truly wonderful team, and a gem in the Philadelphia wedding scene. I hope that we get to go to another event at the market soon, and we will certainly keep them in mind for our 10th anniversary vow renewal!!!!