1-800-Flowers|Palmer Florist Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

Westchester, IL (September 12, 2014) – Just in time for the fall season, 1-800-Flowers|Palmer Florist will celebrate a grand re-opening event on Thursday, September 18th through Saturday, September 20th. The Westchester floral shop will kick things off with a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony featuring food, refreshments, music, raffles and more on Thursday at 4:30pm. Guests will be given a chance to win prizes and receive complimentary gifts such as a reusable tote bag and chocolate dipped strawberries from the Fruit Bouquets product line, all while enjoying special in-store promotions, discounted offers and children’s activities throughout this three-day community event.

Passionate about delivering smiles with truly original arrangements, 1-800-Flowers|Palmer Florist owners, John Kowalczyk and Tamara Church, are delighted to provide hand delivered floral arrangements to local residents for all occasions from birthdays and “Just Because,” to weddings and special events to help their customers express themselves perfectly to the important people in their lives.

1-800-Flowers|Palmer Florist
John Kowalczyk and Tamara Church
1926 S. Mannheim Rd.
Westchester, IL 60154

(708) 531-9800

About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
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