Orchid bridal bouquet: options and ideas for combining with other flowers
If the bride wants to diversify her wedding bouquet and make it original, then she should pay attention to the luxurious orchids. These amazing flowers look great in mono bouquets and with other flowers. This article will tell in more detail about such a wonderful flower as an orchid, about the possibilities of creating variable wedding bouquets and unusual flower arrangements with it. The main varieties of this flower and its unusual shapes will also be described.
Flower features
Orchids are considered to be truly enchanting flowers, as the timing of their flowering surprises many. On average, they can delight with flowering from three to eight months, which is why you can order bouquets with orchids in almost any season. In bouquets, orchids last long enough, especially if they are regularly pruned.
Most of the varieties of this flower do not have any smell, unlike, for example, lilies. A wide variety of flowers can be used to create a truly unique bridal bouquet that will perfectly complement the elegant and romantic look of the bride. The features of orchids also include:
- their symbolism on the occasion of the wedding, because these flowers personify love, tranquility and femininity;
- the ability to create a variety of flower arrangements, including luxurious cascading bouquets;
The disadvantage of orchids is a rather high cost, but it is still considered justified.
It is believed that there are about 25 thousand varieties of orchids in the world and they are all unique in appearance, including the shape of a flower, leaves, and even twigs.
Shapes and decorations
When drawing up a mono-bouquet, you can diversify it by choosing a non-standard shape.Such a composition will look original, and therefore will get rid of the usual standards and routine. A cascading bouquet of orchids of the same color will be an excellent solution for tall and sophisticated brides, but shorter ladies should choose compositions of a different type, since cascading options can visually reduce beauties.
The classic shape of the bouquet - a hemisphere - can look very beneficial.
Such a bouquet can be either mono or in combination with other flowers, for example, peonies, roses and freesias. It is better to use decorative greenery as a decoration for a bouquet. Depending on the type and style, aspidistra, bergrass, gypsophila, ruscus, fern leaves can be added to the bouquet. Abundant greenery with orchids can give a good volume, which will be a definite plus in creating a luxurious bouquet. In addition, decorative greenery is used to create a tropical effect in the bouquet.
It is best to order silk ribbons as the main decoration for a bouquet, rather than ordinary paper ribbons. Silk not only looks more expensive, but also does not over-tighten delicate orchids. Sometimes, berries, feathers, glitters and some other elements can be added to flower arrangements. But with all this, one should be careful not to make the composition tasteless.
Who is it for?
A chic orchid bouquet will suit elegant brides who want to create a sophisticated look, paying attention to all the details. An orchid is exactly the flower that can emphasize the excellent taste of his chosen one.
Experts recommend that very young brides choose delicate and nude orchid shades., while older ladies can look for something brighter and more saturated.
Interesting ideas
On the Internet, you can find a huge number of flower arrangements with orchids that you can get inspired by. Next, we will consider the most interesting ones that can be liked by connoisseurs of everything beautiful.
- A classic-shaped flower arrangement with yellow-green orchids, lemon ranunculus and white carnations, as well as with the addition of decorative greenery, can look very extravagant, elegant, and at the same time gentle and not ordinary. Such a bouquet is specific in its own way, but it will surely become one of the most unique.
- A bouquet of white orchids and peony-shaped pale pink roses can look gentle, easy and innocent. In such a bouquet, it is best to use roses and their buds to create an unusual and mesmerizing composition.
- A round-shaped bouquet of orchids in purple tones can look bright, rich and bold. These flowers can be difficult to find, but they look really royal, especially if you add purple roses and purple hydrangeas to the composition.
- A bouquet with white orchids and green calla lilies can appear in a very favorable light, as a rule, roses of the required shade and delicate lisianthus are added to such a composition.
- A wedding bouquet with anemones, orchids and peony roses can look truly luxurious. It can be made in a light version, and in milky pink, and in any bright one. If you add freesias to such a bouquet, then it will turn out not only refined, but will delight the bride with its exquisite aroma.
- Although hydrangeas themselves are very lush, they are sometimes skillfully combined with beautiful orchids in a variety of colors. Blue hydrangeas with blue or contrasting white orchids look very beneficial. Such a bouquet can be made both classic in the form of a ball, and hanging. Classic bouquets are more convenient because they can be placed on a wedding table, while hanging options can be problematic.
- Alstroemeria of various shades can also be added to a bouquet with orchids. Such a composition can emphasize the light and delicate image of the bride.As a rule, alstroemeria are used as background flowers, highlighting large orchids. You should definitely pay attention to the composition, made in pale pink shades with the use of white orchids, pink alstroemerias and powdery miniature roses.
Of course, these are not all the most interesting ideas for creating wedding bouquets. A wide variety of flowers can be added to wedding arrangements. They can be both exotic imported and seasonal. Here it is necessary to entrust the creation of the bouquet to a professional florist who will not only advise the bride on certain types of flowers and their varieties, but also pay attention to the entire wedding look, because every detail is important here.
A wedding bouquet with orchids can become a symbol of family happiness, because it will surely make an ideal day for the newlyweds. Orchids are perfectly combined with many flowers, and therefore it will not be difficult for a florist to create a unique and author's composition, which no one else had before.
With the help of fragile orchids, you can make a real creation of floristic art, which will be captured in wedding photos for many years.
No matter how colorful or delicate the bouquet is chosen, the main thing is that it reflects the bride's wedding image, personifies her beauty and emphasizes individuality. When choosing a flower arrangement, it is advisable to give free rein to your imagination, and not just choose a ready-made bouquet on the Internet. It's best not to be afraid to experiment.
Wedding bridal bouquet of orchids in the video below.