SEPTEMBER WEDDINGS always seem to get the best of the summer blooms! Flowers that have warmed in the late summer sun, either intensifying in tone or fading into soft romantic shades that many brides adore. This floral arrangement is just one of …
Philadelphia Weddings
For some clients, we create their bridal bouquet combining 7-9 different types of blooms together for a stunning textural effect with plenty of drama. But for far more of our clients, we seem to stick to using 3-4 flowers that blend together …
FLOWERS: Zinnias
We’re in that part of the summer when the garden (and floral markets) are filled with the vibrant hues of ZINNIAS. And they’re extraordinary, indeed. These brightly-hued floral arrangements were designed in clear glass and iron vases for a late summer wedding …
When it comes to sensational, statement-making wedding venues in Philadelphia, the newly renovated Dorrance H. Hamilton Garden at the Kimmel Center is an absolute WINNER. Located just five blocks south of historic City Hall, the Kimmel Center takes up an entire city block and …
WE LOVE: A Chuppah with a Rainbow of Blooms
We just had to share a quick peek at the colorful floral Chuppah we designed at one of our gorgeous weddings over the holiday weekend. If the bride’s note indicates anything, we NAILED IT! You are a brilliant, creative, mind-reading genius. THANK …
REAL STORIES: You Make My Dreams Come True
When it comes to grand ballrooms in Philadelphia, there are many fabulous locations to choose from when an urban wedding venue is a planning must. But there really is only one ballroom that has the classic Old World elegance that every bride …
DESIGN NOTES: A Walk in the Warehouse
Walking through the Evantine Design warehouse always impresses and delights our clients, from the new merchandise we’re constantly sourcing to well organized party supplies to keep things efficient… it takes a dedicated crew but the passion for what we do every day …
REAL STORIES: A Modern Red Wedding at The Rittenhouse
In keeping with the modern, clean design aesthetic of our stylish bride and groom, we created a streamlined red wedding celebration for them at The Rittenhouse Hotel. The day began as most weddings do, with careful preparations, joyful chatter and plenty of …
Philadelphia Style Magazine 2013
As seen in Philadelphia Style Magazine, Maria Papadakis and Brendan Kent may have made history by hosting the first wedding reception ever at The Academy of Music but that was never the couple’s intent. The opulent concert hall has always been special to Papadakis, …
After {gasp} thirty-some years producing weddings we still LOVE what we do and look forward to the next thirty-some years to come! One of the main reasons we continue to find the passion to plan and design events every day, is for …