Theme of the Day - "Orchid"

On our blog the traditions behind wedding flowers post is one of our more popular reads. We know that flowers are a big part in most couples wedding. When we commissioned this design we knew it would be a hit and it was!

I found a great blog called Wedding Flowers Guide that gave a bit more detail about the orchid and its meanings. 

Orchids used to be a sign of wealth and social standing, at least here in the UK. That's because it was so expensive to cultivate the flowers in this country. Now it is possible to import orchids from overseas so you don't need to be a millionaire to look a million dollars.

There are a number of orchids that are used at weddings. One of the most popular is the cymbidium orchid. These gorgeous flowers have large heads and there are white, yellow, pink and pale green varieties.

 

They have robust waxy petals, which are more resistant to drying out than other flowers. This can be important if you have a wired bridal bouquet and you are concerned that it may dry out on a hot summer's day. Cymbidium orchids are the most wilt-resistant flowers that I know. You could even cut some flower heads and lay them on the tables at a reception, to make a quick, natural and colourful table decoration.

As the blog mentions there are many colours of Orchid, so we added an option to be able to have a yellow theme or white themed wedding wesbite.

This design was done by Ruari at The Department of Design and again his attention to detail and composition make this a really great choice for a Paperless Wedding!