Flowers play a very important role in wedding decors and tend to sort of give the ambiance a new direction. Well! Orchids are considered to be a fine choice if you want the decor to be enticing, whimsical and romantic. You can get them easily from a wholesale flower market in bulk but don’t forget to pick different varieties. Orchids are believed to have over 20,000 species across the entire world and it derives its name from the Greek word ‘orkhis’.
Theophrastos, a greek botanist named it so as he thought that the underground tubers looked like a man’s private parts. Commonly used varieties include the moth orchids, which were first mistaken as moths when they were discovered by a Swedish naturalist Peter Osbeck .
Importance
These exotic blooms are said to symbolize fertility, virility and love due to their appearance and namesake . They are also considered as a symbol of elegance in many cultures worldwide . Legend has it that Aztecs used to mix vanilla orchids with chocolate and made a life changing substance that brought power and strength.
Different colors of orchids symbolize a variety of things such as the white orchids are known for purity and reverence. Pink ones signify femininity and grace, yellow orchids connote a new beginning or friendship and last but not least orange orchids embody a sense of pride and enthusiasm.
In Chinese and Greek cultures, orchids are considered good aphrodisiacs and are also used as a natural remedy for cough , diseases of eyes, kidney and stomach.
Ways to use it in the wedding
Cattleya orchid bouquets
Orchids available in a surprisingly huge variety, are durable and long lasting. Hence can be used in any wedding function and decor without any hesitation. A bouquet made with cattleya orchids looks absolutely divine on a bride. Use assorted ferns and leaves to surround these exotic white and yellow blooms in a nosegay arrangement. Keep the floral design casual and let the orchids shine on their own. This bouquet is certainly going to steal the show!
Orchid garlands
Firstly, incorporate these gorgeous flowers in your varmala in order to make them unique. Go with the fuchsia color palette or a dramatic blue and purple color scheme . Secondly, create a cascading ceiling with orchid strings over the banquet table. Let them flow with some crystal strands and a dramatic chandelier for an outdoor dinner evening.
Moth orchids as a centerpiece
Now if you want to go with a classic decor for the bouquet, arrange some moth orchids in tall, clear glass vases. They have the ability to steal the show on their own and can also be used as wedding favors after the ceremony. They are very easy to get as any flower grower in your town can help you find them.
A colorful palette
As mentioned before, orchids come in a huge variety of colors like fuchsia, blue, purple and orange but you can also pair them with other colorful flowers like carnations, roses and hydrangeas. Create an ombre effect with the help of these flowers, for the bouquet. Most common color palettes include spring colors, sunset hues and the old pink and orange combination. You can achieve all of them with different varieties of orchids paired with other flowers.
Orchid curtains
Curtains made with long strands of orchid blooms can be used to decorate the entrance walkway or the aisle. They are perfect for an all white wedding or even for a mehendi ceremony . Or use ribbons to suspend orchids in an arch shaped aisle. Cover the sides with candles and golden geometrical stands for a dreamy vibe. Don’t forget to cover the floor with orchid bunches.
An all white backdrop
This continues the all white wedding theme! Such setups are easy to arrange, look elegant and are pretty trending right now. Pair the classic white orchids with champagne roses and ivory hydrangeas to create the whole backdrop. Here also, you can create an ombre effect by using different shades of orchid flowers if an all-white theme is boring for you.
Don’t forget the cake
Well! So far we have covered the whole wedding with orchids so why leave the cake? Orchids are perfect if you are going for a naked, contemporary cake. Wedding sweet tables and cakes tend to be simple and elegant , so small orchid blooms arranged delicately on every cake tier would do the trick.
