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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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  • Cake

    Cake

    A traditional cake takes a modern spin with cymbidium orchids, roses, grapes, and sprigs of rosemary.

    Photo Credit: Paul Sanders Photography

  • Cake

    Cake

    A beautiful square cake accessorized with cymbidium orchids.

    Photo Credit: Carol Irvine Photography

  • Centerpiece

    Centerpiece

    Submerged orchids make a simple, understated centerpiece.

    Photo Credit: Mulberry Lane Studio

  • Centerpiece

    Centerpiece

    An all-white centerpiece filled with hydrangeas, phalaenopsis orchids, and dendrobium orchids.

    Photo Credit: Solar Photographers

  • Centerpiece

    Centerpiece

    Accent a budget-friendly centerpiece composed of greenery with a few orchid stems.

    Photo Credit: David Schwartz Photography

  • Centerpiece

    Centerpiece

    Less is more with this modern centerpiece.

    Photo Credit: Minerva Photography

  • Centerpiece

    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

    Centerpiece

    A bold arrangement of pink orchids raised above the table adds drama to your décor.

    Photo Credit: Tantawan Bloom

  • Centerpiece

    Centerpiece

    Sprays of dendrobium orchids make a dramatic centerpiece.

    Photo Credit: Meg Baisden Photography

  • Décor

    Décor

    Modern, tall arrangements of phalaenopsis orchids line the aisle at the ceremony.

    Photo Credit: Tantawan Bloom 

  • Décor

    Décor

    Long stems of phalaenopsis orchids add a modern touch to a traditional centerpiece. 

    Photo Credit: Solar Photographers

  • Décor

    Décor

    This combination of phalaeopsis orchids and dendrobium orchids makes a striking first impression.

    Photo Credit: Tantawan Bloom

  • Décor

    Décor

    A chic orchid arrangement dresses up an entryway table.

    Photo Credit: Viera Photographics

  • Boutonniere

    Boutonniere

    A cymbidium orchid boutonniere.

    Photo Credit: Tu Photography

  • Bouquet

    Bouquet

    The bridemaids carried clutches accented with orchids instead of traditional bouquets.

    Photo Credit: Robert Holley

  • Bouquet

    Bouquet

    Dendrobium and cymbidium orchids, mixed with hypericum and sea grass.

    Photo Credit: Sofia Negron Photography

  • Bouquet

    Bouquet

    An elegant all-white bouquet.

    Photo Credit: Two One Photography

  • Bouquet

    Bouquet

    The bride carried white orchids, while the bridesmaids carried green.

    Photo Credit: Gruber Photographers

  • Bouquet

    Bouquet

    A cascading bouquet of white phalaenopsis orchids.

    Photo Credit: Gruber Photographers

  • Bouquet

    Bouquet

    A lush bouquet filled with white orchids.

    Photo Credit: Off Beet Productions

Flower Guide: Orchids

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