About Us:
In 1899, Robert D. Ruttle, started the business at 822 Madison Avenue in Covington. His greenhouse was located at 15th and Holman Streets. At that time, floral arrangements were delivered by horse and buggy. The business grew and became quite well established through the first two decades of the 20th Century.
In the 1950’s, Business was good and a small second store was opened on Idaho Avenue in Ft. Mitchell, and in Covington, the store was moved to a better building across Madison Avenue. The Ft. Mitchell location was later moved to a larger site on Buttermilk Pike. During this time, Roger Neltner became a partner and the florist became known as Ruttle & Neltner Florist, as it is today.
In the late 1980’s, Dan French purchased the shop and ran it until it was sold to the current owner Doris Poore in 2005.
Doris and her staff of professional floral and wedding designers have 55 years of combined experience. Debi Prather, the lead designer and bridal consultant has a very impressive background. She was trained in floral design in Charleston SC, while her husband was stationed there at the Naval base. After his retirement from the Navy, they moved back home to Northern Kentucky. Debi took a job at Alma Rose Florist, where she remained for 12 years. While at Alma Rose, Debi created beautiful floral arrangements for several Presidents including President George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. She has worked for a Saudi Princess, Garth Brooks and many other dignitaries and celebrities. Debi's wedding designs are outstanding. She has been employeed with Ruttle and Neltner for 4 years.
All designers are well versed in traditional and cutting edge designs to deliver the unique floral arrangement or wedding of your dreams.
Ruttle & Neltner Florist is the preferred florist of the Carnegie Art Center in Covington and Museum Center in Cincinnati.
Pat Ruttle, grandson of Robert D. Ruttle, provided early information.
