Orchids for weddings: 3 ways to make them work at your wedding

If you choose to use wedding orchids, there are a few things to consider before you begin. Specifically, we will talk about how to use the orchid in the bridal bouquet, the corsage and the centerpiece. By the time you finish reading this, you should have a much clearer vision of how to use this exotic flower to spice up your wedding.

Orchids can be one of the most expensive flowers to use for weddings. They tend to have special requirements so caring for them is not cheap and translates to price. But don’t worry, we also have tips for cutting some of the cost later in the article.

When using an orchid bridal bouquet, also keep in mind the climate of your wedding. Temperature can have an adverse effect on flowers if temperatures are extreme and cause them to wilt prematurely. For orchid bridal bouquets, two popular orchids stand out, the Vanda and the cymbidium.

Various types of cymbidium are used, with honorable mentions for phalenospsisa and dendrobium orchids being used with some notoriety. Catlleya is popular for corsages. Its unique tropical fragrance and large, frilly flowers make it stand out for this purpose.

Dendrobium, or Singapore orchid, is a smaller, more delicate orchid with several flowers in a bouquet. Because of this, it is often used in more delicate and frilly arrangements. The corsages have many uses, so you should use orchids of very different colors and very between the net and the bows.

Many brides choose to create a special and unique corsage just for the mother of the groom. Wearing corsages in many varied ways is a no-brainer, the only real decision is whether wearing pin or wristband corsages is a better choice. Make sure the florist is using water tubes and cotton under the floral tape, the flowers in your corsage will last much longer.

An often forgotten use for wedding orchids is as the centerpiece. Even with their delicate and fragile appearance, orchids tend to stand upright and resist falling. Other centerpiece options include cutting off the tops of flowers and floating them in a glass container, or placing them in a vase and using as a centerpiece for reception tables.

The Cambria orchid works great for this, especially in a large oriental-style vase. You can also get great use out of orchids among the bridesmaids. Use them as hair accessories or bridesmaids bouquet to add variety to your wedding party and make your bridesmaids look dull and boring.

Now that you know some of the many uses of orchids for weddings, the secret to controlling the price of orchids is to make a batch purchase. This is one of the ways many couples want the elegance of orchids but don’t want to pay the bulk of the cost. You’ll get a discount from most companies if you buy in volume.

With this information, you have nothing standing in your way, be sure to take advantage of the versatility that wedding orchids offer in your wedding bouquet, corsage and wedding centerpieces on your special day.