Blushing Bride (and Groom)

Amy and Dan
November 2010

Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania

Flowers & Decor by La Petite Fleur

Cairnwood Estate

Photography courtesy of Costello Photography

Falling In Love

Laura and Gary
October 2010

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Flowers, Decor, Invitations and Accessories by La Petite Fleur

Blue Bell Country Club

Photography for La Petite Fleur, courtesy of SAS Becker

Green and Aubergine Hit the Scene

Amanda and Wesley

September 25, 2010

Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

Flowers, Decor and Accessories by La Petite Fleur

Huntingdon Valley Country Club

Photography for La Petite Fleur, courtesy of Lori Gail

Amanda and Wes knew they wanted to collaborate with a wedding design boutique as unique as their simple, yet sophisticated, square invitation. So the couple selected La Petite Fleur, weddings and special events, to help them realize their big day vision with style. 

LPF’s team of floral and décor designers pulled from the couple’s affinity for clean, sophisticated lines and rich colors to create a striking scene in green and aubergine for this early September wedding at Huntingdon Valley Country Club. 

A rose petal aisle led the couple across the club’s lush green courtyard to a set of grand wrought iron gates, which were adorned with wreaths of deep green lemon leaves and rich mango roses.  Lining the aisle and framing the couple as they exchanged vows were bright green mum pomanders suspended with purple organza from shepherd hooks.

While Amanda’s bridesmaids carried tight bundles of mini lavender and aubergine calla lilies; she carried a collection of deep aubergine, mango and lavender calla lilies, that were accented with thin loops of grass blades and finished with a rhinestone cuff. Complementing the ladies’ flowers were the groomsmen’s mini calla boutonnieres. 

The reception tables boasted a beautiful display of plum napkins set against Darcy Green apple damask cloths—topped with arrangements of mango, green and deep aubergine blooms, accented with cymbidium orchid satellites.  Cocktail tables were topped with lime and plum striped cubes filled with bright green grass amidst twinkling candles.

The mango rose wreaths and green button mum pomanders, positioned atop varying sizes of glass cylinders, made an encore appearance upon the ballroom’s walk-in fireplace, which served as the backdrop for the sweetheart table. 

Forget Me Not

Ann and Shawn

May 2010

Elkins Park, Pennsylvania

Flowers and Invitations by La Petite Fleur

Photography courtesy of Jeffrey Shurak

Juicy Citrus Couture

Christina and Mike

August 28, 2010

Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania

Flowers and Decor by La Petite Fleur

Photography for La Petite Fleur, courtesy of Lori Gail

A Midsummer Night's Dream Wedding

Danielle and Devin

July 9, 2010

TRUST

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Flowers, Decor, Paper, Accessories and Planning by La Petite Fleur

Photography courtesy of SAS Becker Creative Photography for LPF

Draping and Lighting by Synergetic Sounds and Lighting for LPF
Catering by Fleur De Lys http://www.fdlcatering.com/

Photography by Kerry Harrison

World travelers currently living in Greece, Danielle and Devin chose TRUST in the City of Brotherly Love for their July 9th destination wedding. A self-proclaimed urbanite, the bride loved the venue¹s downtown location in Old City and its monochromatic (white-on-white) palette and elegant details.

Wedding boutique La Petite Fleur (LPF), located just outside Philadelphia, worked with Danielle via Skype and e-mail to create a look for the big day that integrated the couple’s desire for an untraditional, yet romantic, atmosphere. With the summer’s heat and the locale’s cool, white marble interior in mind, LPF’s Leigh Karsch and Ronald Giletti proposed a crisp lime and yellow color palette that would be accented by contemporary blooms and classic, sophisticated accessories.

Orchids, tropical foliage and pearls played leading roles in the event for their sleek, innate beauty. From the bouquets and centerpieces, which dripped with pearls, to the napkin rings and chargers, pearl opulence was scattered throughout. Danielle even took inspiration from the décor for the bridesmaids’ gift— a multi-strand pearl necklace (which finished-off their oyster-colored dresses).

Ambiance was courtesy of LPF’s trusted colleagues at Synergetic Sound and Lighting, whose artful draping enhanced the venue’s entryway, defined the ceremony space and added dimension to the lounge and dining areas.

Soft yellow up-lighting had the entire celebration aglow, while perfectly positioned pin-spotting illuminated the custom bear grass table runner with gently arching orchids, which adorned the head table, and the couture dinner table centerpieces perched upon monstera leaf chargers.

Flowers and baubles weren’t the only design elements that defined Danielle and Devin’s, special day. An ampersand, symbolizing their love of simply “being together,” appeared throughout the custom stationery suite designed by LPF, which included programs, place cards and seating chart.

Although there were several untraditional “touches” that pulled in Danielle and Devin’s desire for something romantic, yet a little different, the wishing tree in lieu of a guest book took the cake! The unique guest sign-in tree, created with curly willow branches and hand-sewn orchid blossom garlands, beckoned people to scribe “sage sentiments” upon beribboned, hand-cut paper leaves, which were then hung from the tree and later gathered for a keepsake album.

When it was time to party, LPF transformed the staircase into a mirrored bar, with a runner of orchids and sparkling candle light. Cocktail tables were draped with festive striped linens and adorned with floating orchid and pearl arrangements.

Elegance in Bloom

Zakia and Bruce

July 2010

Cinnaminson, New Jersey
The Merion

Month-Of Wedding Planning by La Petite Fleur
Flowers, Decor, Invitations and Accessories by La Petite Fleur
Videography by James Boburka for La Petite Fleur

Photography courtesy of smirnovweddings.com

Something Blue (Black and White, too)

Kelli & Corey

June 2010

The Curtis Center

Invitations and Accessories by La Petite Fleur

Photography by Wren and Field

Posh Paper

Posh Paper

couture invitations, stationery and event accessories by La Petite Fleur
 

What is a special event without custom-designed stationery and accessories by La Petite Fleur? No comment!

We're equally proud of our personalized paper pieces. These are just a few of our favorites from this season.

A very special thank you to all the collaborative and talented photographers who shared their amazing images with us.

SAS Becker Creative Photography for La Petite Fleur

Courtney Hurley Photography

Smirnov Weddings

Lasting M Pressions Photography

Wren and Field

Pretty Personals

Pretty Personals

Flowers by La Petite Fleur

Photography by La Petite Fleur, and also courtesy of SAS Becker & Jeffrey Shurak

The team at LPF is so very proud of our designs this season. Here are just a few of our favorites.

A Real Blast

 Sarah Redelheim & Vincent Joyce

July 4, 2010

Normandy Farm  Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Although the proposal was a surprise, it wasn’t shocking that newlyweds Sarah and Vincent Joyce planned a July affair at rustic Normandy Farm in Blue Bell that was both beautiful and a real blast! 

The couple knew they wanted their personalities to shine through every detail, so they chose wedding boutique La Petite Fleur in Glenside, PA, to fashion the festivities’ flowers, flourishes, and finishing touches.

With their love of friends, laughter (and Independence Day!) as inspiration, La Petite Fleur turned the Fourth of July into Sarah and Vinny’s personal holiday—creating a look for their wedding that was full of pizzazz and personality!

Boutique owner Leigh Karsch fashioned  a stationery suite, which included a black and silver pocket invitation, as well as escort and table cards emblazoned with a signature “firework flash” and finished-off with silver “Sparklers.”

The flowers were as unique and vibrant as the bride and groom. Sarah’s bouquet was an elegant collection of white calla lilies and roses accented with tiny crystals (for just a hint of sparkle), and the bridesmaid bouquets popped with color—featuring two designs of hot pink roses, a variety of mango-colored blooms, celosia, red berries and pink mini carnations.  Shimmery sweet were the flower girls wearing flower halos and carrying rose petal-filled baskets.  

The ceremony boasted a custom La Petite Fleur chuppa dressed in light, flowing white fabric. Meanwhile, lavender blooms and leaves, secured with trailing white satin, adorned the guest chairs. 

The reception décor was elegant, yet exuberant, and featured two styles of centerpieces.  Some tables featured various sized glass cylinders filled with brightly colored water and floating candles, while a collection of fuchsia glass cubes with single-colored bloom clusters in brilliant gem tones were perched upon other tables.  

This high-spirited celebration marked Sarah and Vinny’s occasion in a remarkably personal and— with La Petite Fleur’s influence— high-style fashion.  

Invitations, Accessories, Flowers & Decor by La Petite Fleur
Photography Courtesy of Lasting M Pressions

LPF Bares It All!

It’s Flower Week again on The Knot.com and La Petite Fleur has contributed to the site’s 15 Wedding Flower Mistakes to Avoid .


LPF reveals the truth about couples' frequent flower follies. The Knot.com delves into the flower foibles couples often make, and LPF and other professionals reveal truths and share tips. Go on now, click on the link above… check it out, bookmark it and send it to all your friends!

photography courtesy of our partner, SAS Becker Creative Photography

Marvelous in May

Melissa and Jay

May 2010

Joseph Ambler Inn

Flowers, Decor and Accessories by La Petite Fleur

Photography by smirnovweddings.com

Bloomin' Love

Danielle and Andy

June 5, 2010

Flourtown, Pennsylvania

Flowers, Invitations and Accessories by La Petite Fleur

Photography by La Petite Fleur, and also courtesy of Courtney Hurley

Love bloomed at the wedding of Danielle and Andy this spring.  And although their big day was defined by love, it was designed by La Petite Fleur. We branded this adorable couple’s event with elements as beautiful and fun as their relationship.

In bright, yet classic, green and pink hues, a gerbera daisy set the look for the big day in just the right way.  The wedding and its style debuted on a “picture-perfect” save-the-date card, which was later followed-up with a pretty sweet invitation ensemble featuring pink gerbera-stamped panel cards nestled in a pocket and secured by a curiously placed, yet practical, vertical pink satin ribbon.
 
On the big day, Danielle carried a tight cluster of hydrangea and gerbera daisies, while the bridesmaids held gerbera daisy and trachellium bouquets, which included variegated greens punctuated by fun pink polka dot leaves.

The reception’s design aesthetic was an outgrowth of this simply, sweet style— featuring centerpieces of lush green grass flats, from which perky pink gerberas peeked, finished with a pearl-fastened pink ribbon. Perched nearby, table cards named after members of the bridal party spoke to the couple’s sense of humor (and to their guests, literally)—revealing “little-known-facts” about each person.

After an evening of dancing and celebrating, guests were treated to Danielle and Andy monogrammed water bottles and soft pretzels packaged in “thank you for helping us tie the knot” bags.

Sami's Seaside Soiree

June 2010

Flowers, Decor, Rentals by La Petite Fleur

Logo Design and Stationery by La Petite Fleur

Catering by Infinity Caterers

Tracie and David

Tracie and David

April 23, 2010

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Personal Flowers, Invitations and Accessories by La Petite Fleur

Photography courtesy of Perfect Day Photography

Sparkle Beach!

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A Sparkling Beach Bat Mitzvah
4.10.2010
Kol Ami Congregation   Elkins Park, PA
 

This sunset soiree at Congregation Kol Ami (Elkins Park) beamed with glamour – reflecting the guest of honor’s vibrant personality and blissful mood for the evening.  Designed and staged by La Petite Fleur, Rachel’s Bat Mitzvah was reminiscent of those warm beach days when sunlight glistens on the water.  
 
An original “R” logo branded every detail of the event—having been debuted on the custom-designed invitations, which even featured an “R” postal stamp.  The beauty of the beach abounded as an oversized cymbidium orchid sphere beckoned guests to grab their hand-tied sand dollar place cards which guided them to their tables.
 
Guests celebrated among cocktail tables which featured bowls of cymbidium orchids floating atop a collection of shells and sparkling wire. The room was dressed in bright mango, lime and raspberry hues. Brilliant pinspotting perfectly illuminated all of the details in the ballroom.

The adult tables featured tall cylinders filled with curly willow branches that were draped with crystals and raspberry votives.  Other tables boasted slim containers of crystallized raspberry water, hydrangea and arching dendrobium orchids. The centerpieces sat atop lavish dot linens that were as whimsical as they were elegant.

Meanwhile, Rachel and her friends gathered around sheer sparkle-clothed tables that were finished with polka dot wrapped cylinders of green hydrangea (with Rachel’s logo, of course) and then accented by pretty jars filled with candy in coordinating sherbet shades.  
 
Finishing touches that had Rachel and her family tickled pink were the gift card “gift box” and the custom-made drink umbrellas for the color-palette-inspired drinks, which included Cosmos and Shirley Temples.

Invitations, Flowers, Decor, Linens and Lighting by La Petite Fleur

Photography by SAS Becker for La Petite Fleur
Catering by Joshua's Catering

Destination Sophistication

Carrie and Bobby

October 2009

Palm Beach, Florida

La Petite Fleur transcended the usual with this traditional, yet exceptional, Palm Beach wedding. 

For Carrie and Bobbie refined fun was the natural impetus for their beachy love affair.  Therefore, the design team at La Petite Fleur worked to create harmony between the location’s bright atmosphere and the couple’s sophisticated energy and, subsequently, the results were stunning. The suite of printed pieces – from the save the date card and invitation ensemble, to the table and escort cards – showcased the event’s signature element, a palm tree (which when letterpressed on the invitation card exuded total elegance) and a classic navy and lime color palette.

Tropical florals dazzled guests who traveled from all over the US to toast the happy couple. From initial wreaths on the church gates, to lush orchid centerpieces, native Floridian blooms created the landscape for this sophisticated soiree.

Invitations, Stationery and Flowers by La Petite Fleur

Photos courtesy of Lucien Capehart Photography

A Perfect 10!

It’s Flower Week on The Knot.com and La Petite Fleur is so perfectly pleased to have contributed to the site’s Top 10 Expert Tips for the Best Wedding Flowers article.

Not only was La Petite Fleur selected from an overwhelming number of submissions, but we appear third on the list!

In this Top 10 feature, The Knot has once again gathered the best-of-the-best, nationwide, to present brides with the most helpful, innovative and unique information on wedding floral design and shopping.

And what’s even better is that this phenomenal on-line guide doesn’t just “petal” tips, but rather offers tangible, sage advice that couples at any budget level can utilize to help them realize a special look for their special day.

So whether you’re a bride-to-be, know someone who is, or are already enjoying married life, La Petite Fleur (remember, #3) and our peers offer flower shopping recommendations that can be useful no matter what event you’re planning.  Go on now, click on the link above… check it out, bookmark it and send it to all your friends!

LPF Had a Ball with Ancillae Assumpta Academy

This past Saturday evening, La Petite Fleur supported Ancillae Assumpta Academy’s annual Blue and White Ball at the Ballroom at the Ben in Philadelphia. This year, the event benefited the Wyncote school’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Lab, which is currently under construction.

Using school colors (blue and white, of course) and the STEM lab’s curriculum, which includes LEGO robotics, as inspiration, the LPF design team constructed centerpieces that merged education with elegance. 

Playing off the science aspect, we designed table décor that utilized an abundance of clean-line glassware. Several of the centerpieces included tall cylinders that showcased custom-designed wraps featuring the words Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.  Suspended above these wraps in the top third of the cylinders were intricate LEGO Bionicle sculptures and K’nex pieces. To complement the rigidity of the cylinder pieces, bubble bowls filled with blue water, loops of grass and a white Gerbera were nestled at each base. 

Alternating tables featured tall cylinders with the custom wrap, blue water and streams of white cymbidium orchids.  Completing this high-minded look was a set of five beaker-like bud vases with orchids and tall grass.

Overall, for the La Petite Fleur team, discovering how to work this theme into a fun, yet sophisticated, concept was as cool as school!

Love Bloomed this Valentine’s Day

What a blast! And we’re not talking snow!

The La Petite Fleur team has been busy this valentine’s weekend– helping men and women alike select the finest of gifts for their betrothed. Lovebirds flocked to our location on Easton Road in Glenside–  grabbing “hot for her” bouquets, unique love notes, hand-crafted red rose kissing balls, and our famed Kissing Kits, which are perfect for the steamiest of occasions!

Love is certainly in the air and La Petite Fleur has loved taking it all in with all of you! Happy Valentine’s Day!

Yours truly,

The Cupid Crowd (a.k.a. the LPF team)

Proud as a Peacock

Proud as a peacock, La Petite Fleur is pleased to announce that we’ve received a 2010 Bride’s Choice Award for Flowers and Décor.

We’re even more excited to say that this honor was bestowed upon us by our clients. Through the gracious, rave reviews posted by past brides and the surveys of over 500,000 newlyweds on www.WeddingWire.com, La Petite Fleur stands tall as a preferred provider.

In short, we’re in the top five percent of this online vendor community, which consists of more than 100,000 wedding professionals nationwide (hence the pride!).

We’re thrilled about this award, but it’s the creative, collaborative process we engage in with our brides, grooms and their families that is so very rewarding. So, many thanks to our brides and grooms for your respect and feedback and for making La Petite Fleur the proudest of planning partners!

A Gem of an Event

Adrienne and Gerald
January 2009
Flowers, Decor and Invitations by La Petite Fleur
Photography Courtesy of Lightyear Studio
Venue: Cescaphe Ballroom