Flower Guide: Orchids
An orchid symbolizes beauty and refinement, making it an elegant choice for your wedding. There are more than 20,000 different types of orchids, making it one of the largest flower families. The most commonly used for weddings: Phalaenopsis orchids, which are also known as "moth" orchids because of how the flower's fluttering appearance resembles a moth's wings; dendrobium orchids, which grow in a huge variety of shapes and colors; and cymbidium orchids, which are also known as boat orchids because of their shape.
By: Kristen O'Gorman Klein
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A traditional cake takes a modern spin with cymbidium orchids, roses, grapes, and sprigs of rosemary.
Photo Credit: Paul Sanders Photography
Cake
A beautiful square cake accessorized with cymbidium orchids.
Photo Credit: Carol Irvine Photography
Centerpiece
Submerged orchids make a simple, understated centerpiece.
Photo Credit: Mulberry Lane Studio
Centerpiece
An all-white centerpiece filled with hydrangeas, phalaenopsis orchids, and dendrobium orchids.
Photo Credit: Solar Photographers
Centerpiece
Accent a budget-friendly centerpiece composed of greenery with a few orchid stems.
Photo Credit: David Schwartz Photography
Centerpiece
Bountiful potted orchids make a bold statement — and they're eco-friendly. One lucky guest from each table can take home the orchid tree post-reception.
Photo Credit: Michael Norwood Photography
Centerpiece
A bold arrangement of pink orchids raised above the table adds drama to your décor.
Photo Credit: Tantawan Bloom
Décor
Modern, tall arrangements of phalaenopsis orchids line the aisle at the ceremony.
Photo Credit: Tantawan Bloom
Décor
Long stems of phalaenopsis orchids add a modern touch to a traditional centerpiece.
Photo Credit: Solar Photographers
Décor
This combination of phalaeopsis orchids and dendrobium orchids makes a striking first impression.
Photo Credit: Tantawan Bloom
Bouquet
The bridemaids carried clutches accented with orchids instead of traditional bouquets.
Photo Credit: Robert Holley
Bouquet
Dendrobium and cymbidium orchids, mixed with hypericum and sea grass.
Photo Credit: Sofia Negron Photography
Bouquet
The bride carried white orchids, while the bridesmaids carried green.
Photo Credit: Gruber Photographers
