Weddings are always a cause of great celebration, and everyone wants their special day to be absolutely perfect. A lot of work goes into planning, especially when it comes to decorations. Flowers are so critical to the enhancement of the ceremonial space, but so often couples fall back on the old standard of roses and carnations. For a truly unique bloom, why not go with wedding orchids?
The intoxicating fragrance and exotic look are typical of orchids. With more than twenty thousand species from nearly every continent on the world, there is bound to be one suited for your ceremony. The flowers used to be really rare, adding to their exoticism as well as their price. With the advent of shipping, the prices have dropped considerably, and they are much more affordable. However, depending on the type of bloom you use they can still be somewhat expensive. Here are a few suggestions on how to use them on your day of matrimony.
Centerpieces are probably the first decorations your guests will notice as they file into the reception hall. The Cymbidium is a flower that comes in a variety of shades that can be coordinated with your chosen colors. The large head of these blossoms would make a great focal point paired with candles or glass marbles.
These flowers are beautiful and elegant in their simplicity. Because of this, they don’t really require a lot of additional embellishments to spruce up the space they’re decorating. The flower alone will beautify any table it is on. Further, they retain their moisture well and won’t wilt as easily as roses or carnations. This will ensure that they look fresh right on through the ceremony and the reception.
Of course when talking about flowers and nuptials you think bouquets. A bride carrying a bouquet of Phalaenopsis is sure to be remembered. The blossoms are also called Moth orchids because their petals have been likened to a moth’s wings in flight. They come in striped and spotted varieties, making your bouquet truly unique.
You can also use this species of flower in the boutonnieres. Consider a Cattleya with its frilled blooms and lovely fragrance for the men in your wedding party. Or the Dendrobium which has oval shaped leaves that would also go nicely in specialty corsages for the mother or grandmother of the bride. Either one of these varieties will make beautiful lapel pieces.
It never fails that flowers for a marriage are pricey. And these buds in particular can be a pretty penny. If you’re on a tight budget perhaps silk flowers are right for you. For a fraction of the cost of the real thing you still get the look and the added benefit of them lasting well after your day is over.
Love, beauty, refinement- all of this and more is symbolized in the wedding orchid. No matter what you use them for, they will add to the elegance of your day. With a little research and careful planning, you’ll be sure to have lovely, fragrant flowers that will make your day special.
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