Marks Gate Balloons & Flowers

Welcome to Marks Gate Florist, your friendly local florist for beautiful flowers, stylish bouquets and celebration balloons in Marks Gate and the surrounding area. From classic roses to modern mixed designs, every arrangement is hand-crafted in our shop near Whalebone Lane North and the A12 Eastern Avenue.

Whether you're marking a birthday, anniversary, new baby or simply sending love, our experienced florists combine fresh stems, colour, and texture for designs that feel personal and heartfelt. Add coordinating balloons to your bouquet for an instant party look - ideal for homes around Billet Road, local schools and community venues.

We provide reliable same-day delivery across Marks Gate and nearby areas including:

  • Chadwell Heath - perfect for surprise office or home deliveries
  • Collier Row - birthdays, anniversaries and family gatherings
  • Romford - beautiful flowers for every occasion

Place your order online before 3 PM for guaranteed same-day delivery by our trusted local team. We carefully condition every stem and deliver your flowers in water, so they arrive fresh and ready to enjoy.

As a long-standing independent shop, Marks Gate Florist is proud to serve our community with honest advice, creative designs and dependable service. If you're looking for balloons and flowers that feel truly personal, order online today and let our local florists take care of the rest.

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A lavish birthday arrangement is captured in bright, gentle daylight, the kind that filters through living-room windows in Marks Gate on a clear morning. Dominating the scene is a tall, clear glass cylinder vase filled with water, holding a lush, hand-tied bouquet in rich shades of pink and magenta. Several large gerbera daisies in deep fuchsia stand out immediately, their petals perfectly radiating around velvety, almost black centres that draw the eye inward. Nestled closely among them are blush and rose-pink roses, some still cupped in tight buds, others opening to reveal soft, spiralling petals that suggest a delicate, romantic fragrance. Threaded throughout are sprigs of tiny deep purple filler flowers, adding contrast and depth, while abundant green foliage gives the bouquet a full, rounded silhouette, the leaves shining slightly under the light. Around the base of the flowers, a halo of translucent pale pink cellophane or tissue wrapping gathers loosely, adding a dreamy, cloud-like softness to the composition. Tied neatly around the vase with rustic twine is an off-white rectangular tag featuring a subtle rose motif, hinting at a high-end, thoughtfully selected gift that could have been ordered for same-day delivery from a trusted local florist. In the foreground, to the right of the vase, a round foil "Happy Birthday" balloon leans playfully into the frame. Its white background, gently flecked with grey, is alive with colourful, stylised flowers and circular bursts in bright yellow, sky blue, vivid pink, lime green and purple. Across the centre, "happy birthday" is written in carefree pink cursive, mirroring the joyful tones of the bouquet. The softly blurred indoor backdrop keeps every attention on this festive, vibrant pairing of flowers and balloon, perfectly suited to celebrating a birthday anywhere from nearby Chadwell Heath to the quiet cul-de-sacs of Marks Gate.
SORBET & BALLOON
£73.00
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Bathed in clear morning light, this bouquet reads like a small poem of pinks and purples, arranged with the calm confidence of a neighbourhood florist. Pink Gerbera daisies open generously, their broad petals forming cheerful halos whose centers glow a soft buttercream; they sit in conversation with flawless pink roses, petals folded like silk and held with quiet poise. Woven between these main blooms are generous clusters of vivid purple statice, their firm, textured sprays creating contrast and a sculptural rhythm that lifts the softer shapes. Rich, glossy foliage provides a deep-green canvas - broad leaves and slender stems that add weight and balance while allowing the blooms to breathe. The clear glass vase shows the clean stems and water below, reinforcing the sense of freshness and recent cutting. A cheerful, cake-shaped foil balloon leans to one side, its frosted-white surface edged with a playful blue icing band and dotted with tiny coloured sprinkles; Happy Birthday is written across the front in lively, multi-coloured letters, the whole motif echoing the arrangement's message of delight. The scent is quiet: a gentle rose sweetness underscored by fresh green notes, the kind of fragrance that conjures a suburban morning where neighbours pass on the high street and children run to school. Designed for birthdays and small celebrations, the bouquet is an expression of thoughtful craftsmanship and easy joy, available for local delivery throughout Marks Gate and the surrounding East London neighbourhoods.
PINK DAZE & BIRTHDAY BALLOON
£70.00
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This carefully styled photograph features a Mother's Day-inspired bouquet that could easily be waiting on the counter at Marks Gate Florist, moments before going out on same-day delivery across RM6. The focus is a generous gathering of gerbera daisies, about a dozen in number, forming a soft, rounded dome of colour. Each bloom is captured at its peak, with a defined dark central eye ringed by delicate, flat petals. The palette is full of energy: clear yellow flowers like drops of sunshine, spirited orange blooms that feel almost citrus-bright, and deep magenta gerberas that bring a rich, velvety contrast. Together, they create a harmonious yet lively composition, while subtle glimpses of dark green leaves weave between the heads, giving depth and a natural frame to the bright circles of colour. The stems are bound in a rustic sheet of pale brown kraft paper, gently folded and creased to highlight its fibrous texture, then encased in a smooth outer layer of shiny clear cellophane that hugs the bouquet's shape. A simple twist of natural twine gathers the wrap at the base, adding to the handcrafted, local character that regular customers in Marks Gate might recognise. The bouquet stands in a tall, straight-sided glass vase filled with fresh water, the neatly trimmed green stems clearly visible through the transparent sides. To the lower right, a round, white helium balloon introduces a playful, sentimental note. Its surface is sprinkled with scattered gold and pink confetti dots as well as tiny hearts, like a festive shower frozen in mid-air, and at its centre sits the affectionate message "best Mum" in graceful pink script. Together, the radiant gerberas and the loving balloon create a scene filled with warmth, gratitude, and celebration, perfect for honouring a cherished mother figure.
SUNNY GARDEN & MUM BALLOON
£65.00
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Set against a bright white background, this "Mum to Be" floral and balloon combination radiates happiness, the kind of gift you might see arriving at a family home in Marks Gate to celebrate news of a new baby. The bouquet is composed of bold fuchsia gerbera daisies that act as the main focal points; each daisy has a deep, dark centre ringed with a halo of finely textured petals that bend gently outward, giving a confident, cheerful look. Nestled among them are delicate pink roses in gentle pastel tones. Some roses sit tightly coiled, while others reveal their inner layers of velvety petals, evoking softness and maternal warmth. Interspersed between these primary blooms are small sprigs of purple filler flowers, their tiny clustered petals and subtle colour shifts adding dimension and a hint of wild meadow to the polished arrangement. Fresh greenery fills out the design, with a mix of narrow, pointed leaves and wider, glossy foliage that provides contrast and a natural framing for the brighter colours. The stems are carefully gathered into a hand-tied form and wrapped in several sheets of pink tissue paper, from light baby pink to vibrant magenta, creating a ruffled, feminine collar that both supports and decorates the flowers. An outer skin of clear, crinkled cellophane wraps around the base, catching reflections and lending a celebratory shine. In front of the stems rests a round foil balloon, its bright pink surface dotted with white polka dots and edged with a scalloped trim. Written across it in flowing white script is the message "Mum to Be!", accompanied by a sweet heart outline holding a smaller solid pink heart. The entire composition feels like a heartfelt congratulations, ideal as a baby shower centrepiece or a doorstep surprise delivery around Marks Gate.
MUM TO BE
£60.00
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A tender new baby girl arrangement is beautifully staged against a clean, white background, allowing the warm, joyful colours to shine like a quiet celebration in a Marks Gate living room. Central to the image is a structured light pink square gift box, topped with layers of pastel pink tissue and clear cellophane that softly billow around the stems. From this base, the bouquet rises in a lush, rounded dome. At its heart, a bright pink gerbera daisy beams outward, ringed by a halo of white chrysanthemums, each bloom dense with fine, frilled petals. Nestled between them, delicate alstroemeria nod in shades of blush and white with fine speckling, while creamy yellow lily buds stretch upward, adding height and a sense of anticipation. Lime-green button-style flowers and deep red hypericum berries are carefully interwoven with glossy dark green leaves and feathery ferns, providing contrast and the feeling of a freshly gathered garden posy. To the right, a metallic foil balloon shaped like a baby stroller floats playfully, its shiny surface reflecting the soft studio light. The balloon is predominantly a bright hot pink, complemented by a deeper purple hood and purple wheels with colourful, radiating spokes. Across the curved side of the pram, bold yellow and green lettering proclaims, "It's a Girl!", with scatterings of tiny heart motifs emphasising the message. The overall composition evokes warmth, delight, and new beginnings, making it an ideal visual for celebrating a baby girl's arrival in Marks Gate, whether sent to a home near Whalebone Lane North, a hospital in nearby Romford, or a cosy family flat off the A12.
NOTHING LIKE PINK & BABY GIRL BALLOON
£60.00
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There is a lullaby quality to this celebratory bouquet: a compact, round arrangement resting in a sturdy royal blue rectangular box, its palette of white, blue and soft purple set to soothe and delight. Crisp white roses form a gentle core, surrounded by white chrysanthemums and lilies-some lilies still in tight buds that suggest the fresh promise of new life-while tufts of lavender-periwinkle, likely hyacinth or similar clustered florets, add a powdery whisper of colour. Bold, electric-blue chrysanthemums and a standout cobalt bloom bring bright punctuation to the soft neutrals, their saturated petals catching the light like tiny flags of joy. Lush, glossy greens and delicate fern fronds weave through the bouquet, giving a cool, green perfume and structural support to the softer blooms. The base is swathed in cream, crinkled tissue that bears the faint sheen of gift wrap and holds the stems snugly within the deep blue presentation box. To the right, a light-blue foil pram-shaped balloon floats with playful darker-blue accents and polka-dot wheels; across its side the phrase "It's a Boy" appears in sunny yellow and lime-green lettering, framed by tiny hearts. This arrangement reads as a tender welcome for a newborn son, perfect for a Marks Gate family or for delivery to a ward in nearby Dagenham or Ilford, where neighbours often choose this classic blue-and-white combination to celebrate a new arrival with fragrant lilies and joyful colour.
SEA PEARL & BABY BOY BALLOON
£67.00
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This image shows a carefully crafted Father's Day bouquet and balloon pairing, lit clearly against a plain white background so every colour and texture stands out, as if arranged in a Marks Gate florist studio before being sent out for local delivery. On the left and centre, the bouquet forms a full, rounded shape created by plush heads of hydrangea. At the core, creamy white hydrangeas dominate, their mass of small petals packed tightly together to form soft, pillowy spheres that look both delicate and abundant. Nestled between them, cool light blue hydrangeas bring in a peaceful, calming hue, reminiscent of a clear afternoon sky over the nearby green spaces by Marks Gate. Brighter notes of lime green hydrangeas appear along the lower left and towards the right edge, giving the composition a fresh, zesty twist that makes the arrangement feel contemporary and cheerful. Interspersed throughout are sprigs of silvery-green eucalyptus, their round, satin-matte leaves offering a gentle contrast in shape and tone, complemented by darker green foliage that adds volume, depth, and the suggestion of a natural, leafy aroma. The stems at the base are long and straight, neatly gathered to show the bouquet has been hand-tied with care and precision. To the lower right of the flowers, partially overlapping them, a glossy round foil balloon adds a playful touch. Its center is bright white, bordered at the top and bottom with bold black-and-white stripes that give a clean, modern frame to the design. The phrase "For the BEST DAD EVER!" stretches across the balloon in a mix of fun typefaces and vibrant colours: letters in patterned red, striped green, teal, and black create a dynamic, almost patchwork effect, with a small "No. 1" rosette graphic nestled beside the word "BEST" to emphasize how highly this dad is regarded. Scattered stars and tiny dots in yellow, red, teal, and black dance around the words, echoing the lively mood of a family gathering or birthday tea in a Marks Gate home. Together, the serene hydrangeas and celebratory balloon create a balanced gift that feels both tender and joyfully proud.
BEST DAD EVER EUPHORIA
£70.00
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A joyful Mother's Day gift captured against a crisp white backdrop: a generous bouquet in a clear glass vase paired with a round white Mylar balloon that declares "best Mum" in elegant hot-pink cursive. The arrangement radiates warmth - plush peach-orange roses form the central focus, their petals layered like small, soft cups. Bright yellow gerbera daisies intersperse the roses, offering sunny, flat faces and bold dark centres that immediately lift the composition. Deep, ruffled burgundy carnations provide weight and plush texture, while delicate white alstroemeria with subtle speckling weave lightness through the arrangement. Lush green foliage - a mix of broad glossy leaves and slender sprigs - gives the bouquet a natural, garden-fresh silhouette; the clear vase shows tidy stems and water, a small but honest detail that underlines careful florist craft. The balloon rests to the lower right, slightly overlapping the vase, its surface scattered with gold and fuchsia dots and tiny hearts that echo the arrangement's celebratory mood. The scent would be soft and floral, the textures ranging from velvet to crisp leaf - an ensemble meant to feel both elegant and genuinely affectionate. Prepared with the same attention we bring to orders across Marks Gate and surrounding streets toward Chadwell Heath, this pairing is ideal for local delivery when you want a mother to feel seen and cherished.
BEST MUM AWARD
£65.00
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Presented on a clean white field, this encouraging Good Luck ensemble feels like a small celebration crafted by a local hand. A lush bouquet occupies the left and centre: pale pink and soft peach roses cluster with open, velvety faces beside peach-orange Gerbera daisies whose dark brown centers anchor the composition. Wisps of white baby's breath thread through the arrangement like lace, while compact white and lime-green chrysanthemum florets contribute crisp texture and a lively, verdant highlight. Deep green foliage provides contrast and sets the blossoms forward against the clear glass vase, which is modestly tied with rustic twine for an artisanal finish. In the foreground and slightly to the right, a round silver Mylar balloon gleams, decorated with playful confetti motifs - stars, hearts and tiny geometric marks in bright blue, pink, yellow and green - and the bold, bubbly message "Good Luck!" in multi-coloured letters. The two o's in Good are replaced by sunny yellow smiley faces that wink and grin, adding mischief and warmth; a small KALEIDOSCOPE brand mark is visible at the balloon's lower rim. You can almost sense the soft rose scent and the powdery feel of the Gerbera petals, and hear the faint metallic rustle of the balloon when it shifts. As a florist serving the Marks Gate and Chadwell Heath area, I picture this delivered with care for exam mornings, interview send-offs or a supportive farewell, a simple bouquet that speaks louder than words without losing its gentle, handmade charm. Marks Gate Florist prepares similar cheerful sets for same-day local delivery when available.
GOOD LUCK COMBO
£60.00
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This photograph presents a refined anniversary gift set that could easily be imagined arriving at a doorstep in Marks Gate after being carefully prepared by a local florist. Against a bright white background, a generously sized hand-tied bouquet sits on the left. It is composed primarily of white daisy-like chrysanthemums, their layered petals forming soft, rounded heads around vivid yellow centres that lend the arrangement a gentle glow. Woven through the chrysanthemums are several elongated white lily buds, tall and smooth, their petals still closed and tinged with a whisper of pale green, ready to open gradually over the coming days. Between these larger blooms, clusters of white baby's breath create a lacy, diaphanous texture, filling gaps while keeping the design light and airy. The greenery, a rich dark green, peeks out from beneath and between the flowers, providing structure and contrast, like leaves glimpsed in the gardens near Marks Gate Park. The bouquet is wrapped in clear cellophane that catches the light softly, then encased in a carefully folded layer of brown kraft paper, tied securely at the base to form a comfortable handle. To the right of the flowers lies a round, metallic silver foil balloon, angled so its surface reflects the surroundings with a subtle shimmer. At the heart of the balloon, the text "25th" is written in an elegant, flowing script. Around it, decorative swirls and floral details in deeper silver tones create an ornate frame, while in the background the phrase "Happy Anniversary" repeats in a soft grey, almost like a whispered refrain. The combination of fresh white blooms and the cool silver balloon creates a calm, sophisticated tribute, perfect for celebrating a 25th anniversary in Marks Gate.
HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY
£60.00
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This joyful centenary bouquet, photographed against a pure white background, feels like a heartfelt tribute crafted for a special 100-year milestone in Marks Gate. The arrangement rises from a contemporary cylindrical vase finished in a soft, matte pink with gentle ribbing that subtly catches the light. From this base, soft pink Oriental lilies emerge as the stars of the composition, their large, star-shaped petals opening wide on some stems while others remain as elegant buds, hinting at blooms still to come. Tucked around the lilies, layers of roses in blush, mauve, and dusty rose tones create a luxurious, romantic core, their velvety petals spiralling inwards like time-honoured memories. Nestled between them, deep purple lisianthus provide velvety richness, and small lavender asters with sunny yellow centres add a dainty, meadow-like charm. Bright lime green button chrysanthemums dot the bouquet, offering sharp contrast to the pastel hues and helping the arrangement feel vibrant and alive. Delicate sprigs of white baby's breath weave through the entire display, softening every edge and giving it a light, airy grace. A backdrop of lush dark green foliage supports and frames the blooms, evoking the feel of flowers freshly gathered from a garden near Marks Gate Park. To the lower right, slightly overlapping the bouquet, a glossy round foil balloon continues the celebration. Its surface is filled with colourful confetti spots in vivid red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple, and in the centre, bold white numerals "100" appear with a gentle shadowed effect, standing out clearly. The composition suggests a moment of shared joy within the community-a thoughtful floral gift designed to honour a centenarian or a hundred-year anniversary with colour, elegance, and warmth.
100 YEARS YOUNG
£65.00
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