Paul Beale's Flowers

I have been familiar with this florist since at least back when I was in high school 30+ years ago and we used them for flowers for my proms. It had been many years since I personally needed their services but as I was about to get married I thought it would be great to support an African American owned business for my special day.nnUnfortunately, my experience from the very beginning really was not that great, there were miscommunication issues as well as issues with the quality of the flowers I received on my wedding day. The only good things I can say are that Ms. Paulette is very personable, as was Tony, the person who delivered my flowers, and that the delivery of my flowers on my wedding day was early (approximately 8am vs noon as scheduled, but seeing the flowers, I think they ended up delivering the flowers early because they were already looking sorry and were only going to look worse as more time passed so there was no point in waiting until noon to deliver them as planned). The flowers that I received, particularly the roses in my bridal bouquet and those in the table centerpieces we ordered, were wilted on the outside and the quality of the flowers supplied overall for my special day really just was not at all what I expected especially for what I paid.nnIt was really a huge disappointment and I was sorry I didn't follow my gut when we had miscommunication issues early on, so lesson learned for me. Based on this experience, unfortunately I will have to look elsewhere going forward for any floral needs I have because if on a wedding day I received that quality I have no idea what I would get for an everyday occasion. Frankly, I don't even know how they let those flowers I received leave their shop.

This is an African American family owned and operated establishment. They have been in business for almost 50 years. The service is great. They do beautiful work.

I ordered synpathy flowers online for a family and they were delivered same day. I am not in Philly so I called to make sure they were in the delivery area and Paulette was so friendly and helpful. The ordering process was smooth and I received emails confirming my order and price. Her nephew was very helpful as well and I am pleased with my experience.

I called Paul Beale's requesting a Dish Garden for a Coworker. I spoke to Paulette and she was very nice and helpful. She asked me what color flowers I wanted to add to the plants. I told her I didn't like yellow flowers and hence there are no yellow flowersnI will definitely be using them going forward. Highly recommend!!

The only place I purchase my flowers from, great family owned business who cares about their customers. Their arrangements are beautiful, I am never disappointed.