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Penny’s by Plaza Flowers is a family owned and operated floral design firm. We have been in business since 1983. Our firm offers the finest, freshest, highest quality flowers in Philadelphia. Voted Best Florist in Philadelphia on numerous occasions, we offer a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee with every flower arrangement that we design and delivery.
Exceptional service has been the cornerstone of our success since 1983, and we still seek to build upon our outstanding reputation by continually improving every aspect of our operations, while never forgetting the principles upon which our company was founded. Every phase of operations at Plaza Flowers is monitored by the Drummond family, who takes great pride in the personalized attention given every order. A central computer system facilitates tracking your order from purchase to delivery and allows our staff of more than 35 artisans and service professionals to network with over 25,000 affiliated florists worldwide. With this network we can send beautiful floral arrangements, green plants, fruit and gift baskets anywhere in the US and Canada and to many countries throughout the world.
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Penny’s By Plaza Flowers offers beautiful Roses for Valentine’s Day
Penny's By Plaza Flowers offers beautiful Roses Penny's By Plaza Flowers offers a wonderful selection of fresh and beautiful Roses. Our Floral Designers have created stunning bouquets and arrangements with Roses. Your sweet Valentine will be impressed with any of the Penny's By Plaza Flowers Rose products you select as a Valentine's Day gift. While Red Roses are very common for Valentine's Day, there are many varieties and colors of Rose Flowers. Red Roses Munstead Wood - These have a deep crimson color. In fact, it sometimes is a purple hue. The blooms are velvety and the fragrance strong and sweet. Burgundy Ice - This is a hybrid rose. They were created to flower all season. Their blooms are velvety with the color of burgundy. Hot Chocolate - This is another hybrid Rose variety. When they [...]
Shop for fine quality Carnations at Penny’s By Plaza Flowers
Penny's By Plaza Flowers fine Carnations January 29th is recognized as National Carnation Day. The professionals at Penny's By Plaza Flowers have beautiful and fine quality selections of Carnations for customers to purchase. National Carnation Day is sometimes referred to as Red Carnation Day. It was originally dedicated to US President William McKinley. He was fond of Carnations and wore them often on his lapel. In addition, his birthday was January 29th. Therefore, this is why the date was selected as National Carnation Day. Carnation Symbolism There is a unique and interesting assortment of symbolic meanings for the Carnation. In addition to the history surrounding the origin of National Carnation Day, below are some interesting facts about the flower. The Carnation is the flower for Mother's Day. The person who founded Mother's Day named it [...]
Shop at Penny’s By Plaza Flowers for amazing Winter Flower Bouquets
Penny's By Plaza Flowers Winter Flower Bouquets Firstly above all, the Winter Flower Bouquets at Penny's By Plaza Flowers are fresh and beautiful. As we know, Winter is the coldest of the four seasons. However, people still enjoy the many winter activities that are available. The official first day of Winter 2021 was December 21st. Some of the favorite activities are snowboarding, snow skiing, ice skating, having snowball battles and much more. Secondly above all, Winter is perfect time to stay home. People enjoy hot beverages, watching movies and above all, spending time with family. Penny's By Plaza Flowers offers the very best Winter Flower Bouquets. Therefore your home will be pretty and smell nice as you spend more time indoors. As you shop for flowers at Penny's By Plaza Flowers, some of the favorite Winter Flowers [...]
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Make your Christmas dinner table better with same day delivery Christmas centerpieces from Penny’s By Plaza Flowers
Penny's By Plaza Flowers Christmas Centerpieces Christmas centerpieces are a vital part of holiday celebrations. A beautiful table centerpiece will add warmth and a festive ambiance to any dinner table. The professional and "best of the best" floral designers at Penny's By Plaza Flowers have created thoughtful and dazzling Christmas centerpieces to make your holiday dinner table so charming. We invite you to visit us conveniently online or in person and see our fabulous Christmas Holiday centerpieces. Decorating Christmas dinner tables with a centerpiece is a tradition dating back for many generations. The professionals at Penny's By Plaza Flowers will help you find the right centerpiece to fit your table. There are many age old reasons people use centerpieces ranging from displaying wealth, power, prosperity and to ensure good fortune for those we love. Whatever [...]
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Send your family and friends exquisite Christmas Flower Bouquets and other Floral Products from Penny’s By Plaza Flowers
Penny's By Plaza Flowers What an exciting and enchanting holiday Christmas is. It is the season of joy with the spirit of giving to others. Christmas is the perfect holiday occasion to shop with a Penny's By Plaza Flowers floral designer. Our professionals would be honored to help you find the most caring and exquisite Christmas Flower Bouquets and other Floral Products. The award winning floral design staff at Penny's By Plaza Flowers keep the flower coolers full of farm fresh, Christmas Bouquets and Holiday Table Centerpieces. We create stunning Christmas flower arrangements and have a number of great options displayed on our website. If you are unable to locate the exact Christmas arrangement you are looking for on our website, we encourage you to contact us so we can address the issue to your satisfaction. [...]
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Find amazing and creative holiday Christmas Wreaths for your home or as a gift at Penny’s By Plaza Flowers
Penny's By Plaza Flowers Penny's By Plaza Flowers produces some of the most elegant Christmas Wreaths you will find. Christmas decorations and wreaths provide so much beauty and holiday spirit to the season. As you select your Wreath, you may be interested to know more about the symbolism surrounding Christmas Wreaths. The Christmas Wreath represents eternity. This is because of its circular shape which signifies it has no beginning and no end. In addition, Christmas Wreaths are traditionally made from evergreen leaves. The evergreen tree does not shed its leaves in the winter thus symbolizing eternal life. Christmas decoration colors also have several different meanings. Historians think the tradition of displaying Christmas decorations dates back to the 15th century. In London, during that century, it was a custom that homes and parish churches display [...]
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Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has the lovely flowers and gifts for World Teacher’s Day on October 5th!
Penny's By Plaza Flowers Voted Best Florist In Philadelphia Teachers are some of the most influential people in our lives! Yet often they are among some of the least paid professionals. Do you have teachers you remember that made a positive impact on your life? I remember many but my third grade teacher, Mrs. Robinson, was my all time favorite. I will never forget how she boosted my confidence and made me actually look forward to coming to school. I know we all have had teachers like that and you may have children or grandchildren that have wonderful teachers now. On October 5th a special day has been set aside to honor teacher's world wide. One great way to honor a former or current teacher in your life is to send a lovely floral arrangement or thoughtful gift from the professionals at Penny's By Plaza Flowers! Beautiful arrangement with a tropical theme World Teachers Day Background The very first World Teacher's Day was held on October 5, 1994. Since that time this special day of recognition has been observed to honor the fine men and women that mold our future generations. Local events are typically scheduled close to this day so they do not conflict with the fall break for school vacation. Celebrations in many countries are held to honor teachers as a group and often special teachers that have made a unique contribution to their communities are honored singly. Other events like teacher conferences and recruitment drives at universities or other places are held. All of this to emphasis the important role teachers play in our lives and to encourage prospective young professionals to consider the teaching trade as a career. As World Teacher's Day is observed globally, many Trade unions or other professional organizations that represent teachers play an important role in organizing this day and the wonderful events that occur. Some of the countries that are devoted to World Teacher's Day observance are: The Australian Education Union. The Canadian Teachers' Federation. The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (Canada). The All India Secondary Teachers' Federation. The Japan Teachers' Union. The Teachers Council (New Zealand). The National Union of Teachers (United Kingdom). The National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (United Kingdom). The National Education Association (United States). The expert Floral Designers at Penny's By Plaza Flowers, will prepare a beautiful flower arrangement, green plant or a delicious gift basket for your special teacher. What a great way to show that you truly care and appreciate their diligent efforts that shaped your future or are doing that now for your children or grandchildren. Fresh apples for your favorite teacher Say thank you to that special teacher Everyone loves to receive surprises and what better way to say "Thanks" to that special teacher during World Teacher's Day than to send a picturesque bouquet of flowers to convey your gratitude. Celebrate the kindness of others with a colorful flower bouquet from the [...]
Penny’s By Plaza Flowers offers convenient same day express delivery of beautiful flowers!
Penny's By Plaza Flowers Voted Best Florist In Philadelphia Penny's By Plaza Flowers is ready to help you with that last minute flower order that must arrive same day! We all have the best intentions and much prefer to plan in advance. However, sometimes life throws so much at us that we have to rely on professionals like Penny's By Plaza Flowers to help us in a bind. Our company is a family owned and operated floral design firm. We provide local same day and express flower delivery service anywhere in the Norristown, Pennsylvania area. Our firm has been voted "Best Florist in Philadelphia" on numerous occasions. We operate multiple floral design centers in the Norristown area. Our Plaza Flowers location is located at 417 Egypt Road, Norristown, PA 19403. The Penny's Flowers location is at 263 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038. Everyone at Penny's By Plaza Flowers works diligently to prepare stunning express delivery floral arrangements Special Occasion Flowers One of the most terrifying things for us is to accidentally forget Valentines Day, Mother's Day, your significant other's birthday and the granddaddy of them all , your wedding anniversary. Have you ever had that panic attack realizing that one of these precious occasions is upon you and you are out of time? What do you do? The best plan is to stop in or go online to Penny's By Plaza Flowers. We provide same day and express flower delivery service and offer wonderful special occasion flower arrangements. We also have the best selection of green and flowering plants and occasion themed gifts in town. Two dozen red roses with the green stems in a large glass vase Sympathy Flowers, Fireside Basket & Sympathy Plant Options Penny's by Plaza Flowers offers the best selection of sympathy and funeral flowers in Norristown. Our award winning floral design team creates beautiful sympathy sprays. These sprays are available as traditional standing sprays, arranged on an easel. We can also create a beautiful wreath, floral cross spray or heart shaped spray for you. These sprays also come with a wire easel. Our casket sprays come in either a half casket style or a full casket style. The half casket spray is appropriate whenever the family is planning to have an open casket for the viewing and service. In the event you are planning a closed casket, we recommend the full casket spray. Local Same Day & Express Flower Delivery Service To These Norristown Pennsylvania Funeral Homes Penny's by Plaza Flowers offers local same day and express flower delivery service to all of the Norristown area funeral homes listed above. If you need your sympathy flower arrangement to arrive by a specific time of day, we encourage you to opt for our express flower delivery service. With express delivery, we can generally guarantee delivery by the exact time you need your flowers to arrive. Bacchi Funeral Home - (610) 272-1941) | 805 DeKalb St, Bridgeport, PA 19405 Bailey [...]
Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has thoughtfully prepared Funeral Flowers!
Penny's By Plaza Flowers Voted Best Florist In Philadelphia Funerals Planning a funeral for a loved one is a very difficult task. There is so much to consider and you want the experience to be one of respect and dignity. People have different ways of handling the occasion. Some funerals are very solemn and traditional while others are more of a celebration of life. I remember years ago when I was working in the financial industry and living in New Orleans, the famous restaurateur, Ruth Fertel and founder of the Ruth Chris Steakhouse, held a lavish party in 1999 at her grave-site. This party, by some reports, cost $500,000. She passed away in 2002 after a long bout with cancer. What ever your funeral theme, the professionals at Penny's By Plaza Flowers will prepare the most elegant floral arrangement for your loved one's funeral. Coffin with elegant flowers and burning candles Funeral Visitation The visitation is a critical part of most funeral events. Most commonly, the body of the deceased is on display one or two evenings prior to the actual funeral. Years ago it was considered proper to place the casket bearing the deceased in their home or that of a relative. Today, it is more commonly acceptable to have the viewing at a formal funeral home. Though in some parts of the world like Ireland and Scotland the body is still placed in the home for casket viewing. Loved ones are sometimes dressed to reflect how they lead their life or often in their finest dress clothes. Penny's By Plaza Flowers knows how meaningful it is at this time to surround the viewing with beauty and dignity. Our funeral flowers prepared by our talented designers are of the most elegant and tasteful to be found. We would be honored to provide a floral arrangement to meet your need. Large funeral flowers in wreath with ribbon on floor Funeral Receptions Funeral receptions are full of kindness and genuine respect and concern for the family. Often these events are filled with good food, large numbers of friends and relatives and the quiet loving conversations of memories about the departed. It is a time of closure when hugs and tenderness are the most needed human interaction. Small children sometimes play with no grasp for the solemness of the occasion. That in itself restores the soul to one of the full understanding of the circle of life. There are common things you may bring to a funeral reception. Some of those are a heartfelt single flower, Sympathy Bouquet, Sympathy Card or Food. Penny's By Plaza Flowers has very tasteful and classy Funeral Gift Food Baskets. Please visit us and let us help you select the most appropriate basket for your gift of love. Gift basket with thoughtful and delicious treats Penny's By Plaza Flowers is a real, family-owned florist who treats you like family! We will prepare your Funeral Flowers and Gifts with all [...]
Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has the perfect seasonal flowers and gifts to usher in Fall on September 23!
Penny's By Plaza Flowers Voted Best Florist In Philadelphia Fall is one of our favorite seasons for many of us. The season starts on September 23 and ends on December 21. So many precious memories are created during these three months. Events like taking your family to the State Fair and sampling all the interesting food or dressing up your kids and walking with them and other parents while the excited youngsters go door to door asking for tricks or treats. Another favorite is traveling cross country by airplane of automobile to celebrate Thanksgiving or hosting family and friends at your house. These are the things that make life special and create lifelong memories for all. The good folks at Penny's By Plaza Flowers want to be part of your wonderful fall memories. We have a large assortment of seasonal floral arrangements and carefully crafted gifts that will enrich your holiday and family gatherings. Penny's By Plaza Flowers has been voted and awarded numerous commendations such as, "Best Florist" by several regional publications, Pennsylvania's "Florist of the Year" and has been ranked as a "Top Florist" by three national wire services. Penny's By Plaza Flowers has also been selected to design flowers for thousands of weddings, three presidential inaugurations, and the GOP 2000 Convention in Philadelphia. Penny's By Plaza Flowers has talented professional floral designers Thanksgiving is such a marvelous holiday. Surrounded by loved ones family and friends, we celebrate this last Thursday in November for many reasons. In the words of Abraham Lincoln, he proclaimed it a national day of "Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens". Of course historically we refer to the first Thanksgiving as the celebration of the Pilgrims first harvest in the New World which occurred in October of 1621. Records indicate this feast was attended by 53 Pilgrims and 90 Native Americans. This is also the last major holiday before we kick of the Christmas season. There are many events that occur like professional football, college basketball tournaments, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, holiday television shows and more. Perhaps the biggest event however is the meal. The house is filled with pleasant aromas and the anticipation of sitting at the table to indulge is almost more than we can take. Penny's By Plaza Flowers can prepare a spectacular center piece of wonderful fall colored flowers or a tasty holiday basket to go along with your feast. Festive table setting with basket of autumn flowers,candle and pumpkin So from a scientific perspective, just what is the Fall season? Sometimes referred to as Autumn, Fall is one of our four temperate seasons. Hopefully it is a smooth transition from summer to winter. While many of us have enjoyed the longer days of summer to participate in outdoor activities, Fall introduces shorter days and cooler temperatures. Starting in late September and lasting until late December, Fall brings with it a changing of the [...]
Penny’s By Plaza Flowers has the perfect Flowers and Gifts for your Homecoming!
Penny's By Plaza Flowers Voted Pennsylvania's "Florist of the Year" Homecoming History The temperatures are starting to cool and school is back in session. Soon everything you eat, drink and smell will have a hint of Pumpkin Spice. This past weekend kicked off one of my most favorite sporting events, college football! Another special time is that of homecoming. While younger elementary children delight in buying school supplies, the older high school and college age students are consumed with the planning, excitement and glamour of the homecoming tradition. Girls start day dreaming if their crush will invite them to the homecoming dance or banquet and guys start wondering if they will have the courage to ask. Have you ever wondered how homecoming started and perhaps what all the hoop la is about? The tradition of homecoming can be traced back many years. It is usually a celebration of a football home game where the home team has is scheduled to play a less talented team so the expectation of a win is prevalent. After the big game, there is typically a banquet and a dance. You can find homecoming celebrations all across our great nation in small rural towns and in large cities. Some history of this wonderful tradition's origination can be credited to the Kansas vs. Missouri game on 1911 where the game was referred to as homecoming. Many other teams like Baylor University and Northern Illinois also had homecoming games in 1909 and 1903 respectively. It is such a marvelous concept and a true fall tradition. One of the best ways to add to the excitement for your student or friend is to provide a beautiful flower arrangement or thoughtful gift carefully prepared by our professional designers at Penny's By Plaza Flowers. Since our inception, Penny's By Plaza Flowers has offered delivery to the entire Philadelphia region seven days a week. Customers now know where to find flowers and gifts at any time, making our Flowers their first choice for gifts. Penny's By Plaza Flowers has been voted as "Best Florist" by several regional publications, Pennsylvania's "Florist of the Year" and has been ranked as a "Top Florist" by three national wire services. In addition, Penny's By Plaza Flowers has been selected to design flowers for thousands of weddings, three presidential inaugurations, and the GOP 2000 Convention in Philadelphia. We would be honored to create a flower arrangement or gift for your homecoming celebration: Homecoming Themed Flowers The design staff at Penny's by Plaza Flowers loves prom and homecoming season. We offer the best selection of gorgeous prom and homecoming corsages in Philadelphia. Corsages can be created using many different floral varieties. They also come in several different styles. The hottest trend on the market today are the homecoming and prom wristlett corsages. Homecoming Themed Gifts We offer a great selection of occasion themed gifts. Our gift basket collection is exceptional. The staff at Penny's by Plaza can custom design a [...]
Penny’s By Plaza Flowers provided beautiful wedding flowers for Caitlin’s and Michael’s wedding
Penny's By Plaza Flowers Voted Best Florist In Philadelphia Penny's By Plaza Flowers was the florist of choice for Caitlin and Michael. All flower arrangements for their recent wedding in Hallam, PA were handled by the professionals at Penny's By Plaza Flowers. Our wonderful floral arrangements were front and center during the wedding and for the reception. When a Bride and Groom plan their wedding nothing can be left to chance. It is a precious time in their lives and one that signifies their life time bond. Did you know that the tradition of wedding flowers began back in ancient Greek and Roman times? Back then both the Bride and the Groom wore crowns and garland. The flowers they chose symbolized different attributes. For instance , Ivy was worn by brides and symbolized eternal love and fidelity. Orange blossoms symbolized fertility because the tree’s fruits and flowers bloom simultaneously. Caitlin's bridal bouquet was stunning thanks to Penny's by Plaza Flowers and the thoughtful precision with which their professional floral designers prepared the wedding bouquet. Have you ever pondered the history behind why a bride carries a bouquet? A little research reveals some interesting data. So back in the 15th century, brides really had not been introduced to daily hygiene. Meaning that annual baths were held in May. To make matters worse, the women took their baths after the men had theirs. Consequently, most weddings were held in June! Thus the reason for the fragrant floral bouquet. Another theory was that the bouquet would ward off evil spirits so obviously those wedding bouquets were not very pleasant to the sense of smell since they were made from herbs such as dill and most likely other pungent herbs like garlic and chives. Personally I am in favor of some of the more positive attributes of the wedding bouquet like making the newly weds frisky or to send a sweet message. In Victorian times the wedding bouquet would be chosen by the groom and the selection of flowers he used would provide a coded message of sweet love to his bride to be. Similarly, brides would choose flowers to send a coded message to their husbands to be. You can find other purposes for the bridal bouquet but I think it is fair to say the wedding bouquet Penny's Flowers prepared for Caitlin is nothing short of spectacular and smelled of fresh cut sweet flowers! The word boutonniere is French and the British years ago referred to them as button hole flowers. Oddly these flowers have some of the same history of being created to ward off bad smells and evil spirits. Another group source believes that the Egyptians or Aztecs wore them to show support for their sporting event athletes. Still other sources belief the these boutonnieres were worn during the civil war battlefields in England. Different colors or flower types helped to distinguish friend from foe. Today it is a common tradition for the groom, [...]
Penny’s Flowers & Plaza Flowers Celebrate Labor Day Together!
Penny's By Plaza Flowers Voted Best Florist In Philadelphia The temperatures in Philadelphia have almost reached their peak for the Summer. Once we reach Labor Day, it is just a matter of time before those super hot Summer days give way to the fresh, cooler temperatures of the Fall season. If you are like me, I am ready to welcome in the cooler days. The good news is this, Labor day isn't far away now. In fact, the award winning floral design team at Penny's By Plaza Flowers is already busy creating luxurious, upscale floral designs themed for Labor Day. This year is really going to be extra special. Plaza Flowers recently purchased Penny's Flowers. Both firms are long time Philadelphia Flower Shops. This year, our merged team gets to design Labor Day designs together. Plaza Flowers and Penny's Flowers Merger Chris Drummond, of Plaza Flowers now called Penny's By Plaza Flowers explained "The Pannepackers are like extended family and the opportunity to continue Penny’s legacy is a dream come true,” Though these two families, Drummonds and Pannepackers, were competitors for decades, they had mutual respect and friendship that made the merger of the two splendid floral shops a natural fit. With the nationally recognized holiday, Labor Day, just around the corner on September 2, 2019, it reminds us of the values of the american worker that have built this country into the entrepreneurial success that it is today. Dottie Drummond, the founder of Plaza Flowers and Vincent Pannepacker, the founder of Penny's Flowers, epitomize the values of the hard working American business owner. Vincent Pannepacker, known to everyone as “Penny,” began working at Turner’s Hardware on Keswick Avenue after the Great Depression. Since there was no florist nearby, he convinced Mr. Turner to sell potted flowers on the sidewalk. Penny was charged with purchasing, watering and merchandising the flowers and plants. In 1937, a small storefront near the Keswick Theater became vacant and Penny convinced his wife, Emily, to start their own florist there. Penny’s flowers was born. Nine years later, Penny and Emily purchased the vacant lot at the corner of Wharton and Keswick and built a state-of-the art flower shop and greenhouse. The spectacular 1947 “Hollywood Grand Opening” hosted thousands of guests and showcased a wide variety of flowers lavishly designed in the latest styles. Dottie Drummond, founded Plaza Flowers in 1983. Dottie embodied the work ethic and customer service passion that built a successful business with many loyal customers. Since inception Plaza Flowers has offered this same level of service Dottie ingrained into the business and future generations of Plaza Flowers family members. Seven day per week service for the entire Philadelphia region existed then and still does today. Wonderful Flowers and gifts prepared by the professional Plaza Flowers folks can be found at any time. As a result of their outstanding service, Plaza Flowers has been voted and awarded numerous commendations such as, as "Best Florist" by several regional publications, Pennsylvania's "Florist [...]
Plaza Flowers voted Pennsylvania’s “Florist of the Year”
Penny's By Plaza Flowers We provide flowers for the John James Audubon Center Plaza Flowers, founded by the The Drummond Family, provides beautiful and professionally prepared floral arrangements for all occasions. One particular client is the John James Audubon Center. Named after painter and naturalist, John James Audubon, the center is located at Mill Grove on the west side of the village of Audubon. Presently situated on more than 175 acres and five miles of wooded trails on the south bank of Perkiomen Creek, this amazing bird sanctuary touts more than 175 different bird species that call this home. The fine staff at the center focus on their purpose which in their words is " Our mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity". In the words of Plaza Flowers owner Chris Drummond, the family lived within walking distance and we all knew that county park like the back of our hand. We hiked the trails, climbed the trees, fished in the Perkiomen Creek, and participated in many service projects at Mill Grove. When the name changed to the John James Audubon Center, and they began hosting events, it was a natural fit for the Drummonds to be the florists of choice. We would help set up the chairs for wedding ceremonies, then add shepherd hooks, aisle runners, flowers and more. At first everything was very natural ... outside. Since then the barn has been remodeled and they've added a beautiful pavilion, complete with an air conditioned bridal suite. Plaza Flowers is a family owned business founded in 1983 by Dottie Drummond. Dottie had a keen ability to leave her customers delighted with service and stunning Flowers. Since inception Plaza Flowers has offered this same level of service Dottie ingrained into the business and future generations of Plaza Flowers family members. Seven day per week service for the entire Philadelphia region existed then and still does today. Wonderful Flowers and gifts prepared by the professional Plaza Flowers folks can be found at any time which keeps loyal customers coming back. As a result of their outstanding service, Plaza Flowers has been voted and awarded numerous commendations such as, as "Best Florist" by several regional publications, Pennsylvania's "Florist of the Year" and has been ranked as a "Top Florist" by three national wire services. Plaza Flowers has been selected to design flowers for thousands of weddings, three presidential inaugurations, and the GOP 2000 Convention in Philadelphia. Searching for the best flowers from a florist you can trust? Plaza Flowers is the best choice and now you can send flowers or gifts from Plaza Flowers to your special person or group whether they are in your neighborhood or across the country. You will find the finest quality flowers direct from farms around the globe. Plaza Flowers sells the freshest blooms from farms in Holland, Ecuador, Columbia, Costa Rica, Hawaii, and California. Some of our [...]
Plaza Flowers Hires Flyline Search Marketing
Penny's by Plaza Flowers Voted Best Florist In Philadelphia Chris Drummond, owner of Penny's By Plaza Flowers has strategically partnered with Flyline Search Marketing. The team at Flyline will immediately begin managing the digital advertising program for Plaza. Flyline Search Marketing is one of the top Ad Agencies in the United States who specialize in digital marketing for flower shops. Flyline offers a turn-key marketing program. This program has been deployed for florists all across the country. The results have been truly eye popping in many areas that it has been used. Some of the fastest growing florists in the country are in the Flyline floral group. Penny's by Plaza joins a distinguished group of flower shops who utilize Flyline Search Marketing. Flower shops in the Flyline group include; Allen's Flowers in San Diego California, Bussey's Flowers in Cedartown Georgia, Elaine's Flowers in Buffalo New York, Flowerama Columbus in Columbus Ohio, Hall's Flower Shop in Atlanta Georgia, Mayfield Florist in Tucson Arizona, Pugh's Flowers in Memphis Tennessee, Radebaugh Flowers in Baltimore Maryland, Rockcastle Florist in Rochester New York, Veldkamp's Flowers in Denver Colorado and Williams Flower & Gift in Tacoma Washington. The CEO of Flyline Search Marketing is Mark Lein. Headquarters for Flyline is Atlanta, Georgia. Chris signed a multi-year service agreement. The plan is for Flyline to focus on growth in top line sales and revenues. Historically Flyline has helped flower shops to grow many functional areas of their business. In speaking with Mark Lein, CEO of Flyline, he indicated that the program will include strategies and tactics designed to grow traditional floral design and delivery, wedding and event business, sympathy business and get well flower delivery.
Professional Floral Communicators International Recognizes Local Florist, Chris Drummond
Norristown florist, Chris Drummond, was recognized last month at the annual Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner of the Society of American Florists (SAF) for his recent induction into the Professional Floral Communicators International. Mr. Drummond currently serves as President-Elect of SAF and speaks frequently on a wide variety of industry topics. PFCI is the service mark of the top speakers in the floral industry. Mr. Drummond reflected on the meaning of this award. “After thirty years of sharing my experiences and knowledge with florists and consumers, it is humbling to be recognized by such an elite group of presenters. I have learned much more from these fine educators than I can ever give back through my programs. This is quite an honor.” Dozens of florists, breeders, growers, importers, wholesalers, marketers, and educators were recognized with many different awards at Westin Mission Hills Resort. As you would expect, the gala included lavish floral centerpieces and stage décor. Professional Floral Communicators InternationalAwards Chairman, D. Damon Samuel, AAF, AIFD, NAFD, NMF, PFCI of the Bill Doran Company and Lori Wheat, AAF of Lafayette Florist present the award. The chairperson, D. Damon Samuel, AAF, AIFD, NAFD, NMF, PFCI of the Bill Doran Company, presented the award to Mr. Drummond as the members of the Awards Committee handed him flowers, a plaque and a pin to commemorate the induction. A champagne toast followed to celebrate all thirteen new members of PFCI. Prior to the event, Mr. Samuel said “Chris commands a room with his stage presence and voice, but his ability to engage the audience is most remarkable.” On Friday at SAF’s Annual Convention, Mr. Drummond presented a panel-style educational session titled “The Future of the Retail Florist.” It was extremely popular and the audience completely filled the room. One florist remarked, “It was standing room only. I will have to get the slides online, because I couldn’t squeeze into the back of the room.” Society of American Florists Chris Drummond AwardChris Drummond accepts the PFCI designation from Paul Fowle, Vice President of DVFlora, and other members of SAF’s Awards Committee. Mr. Drummond has chaired SAF’s Technology Task Force and served on the Consumer Marketing Committee and Retail Council. He has presented educational programs to many organizations including the Family and Consumer Sciences Association of Philadelphia, The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Comcast Corporation, the Penn State University and the University of Delaware. Penny’s Flowers of Glenside and Plaza Flowers of Norristown are headed by Mr. Drummond who has grown up in the family business and now serves as President. His team of 40 talented artisans and gift consultants provide complete florist services throughout the Philadelphia region. Photos courtesy of SAF.