Friday, October 14, 2011

The Great Thing about Orchids

By Karen Lake


Wedding flowers are one of the most important elements during weddings. They are not only valuable for their visual impact but also for the overall statement of elegance and personality that they impart about the couple. After all, different kinds of flowers convey different messages. One of the most popular wedding flowers is the orchid. Orchids come in different varieties and colors making it easy for any couple to find exactly what they want for their special day.

We are aware of trees, grass and bushes, but we don't act like that. We like to sit in a thick shade of a tree, and we like to pick nice little flowers when we're outside, we also like walking across grass areas and sitting on grass, but we rarely think of them, right? We are aware that deforestation is happening (at the speed of light), but we always think it's someone else's fault and someone else's task to fix it.

Orchids come in all kinds of sizes and designs, and in so many different colors, so you can definitely choose one that would fit into the theme and motif of your party. They also look great combined with other flowers, so you can mix and match all you want. But for a classic look, you can just combine different orchid species that have the same colors in a glass vase. This orchids arrangement will definitely add aesthetic value to the table.

If you ask why we'd do this, I can provide an answer. Actually, a few good and strong answers. In the past few decades deforestation was really moving at the speed of light, and the area the size of Peru needs to be reforested to make up for the loss of trees. Losing trees means losing oxygen, but the more tragic one is the loss of habitat for uncountable number of species. As much as 70% of world's animals have their natural habitat in forests, so try and grasp the damage that is being made.

Orchids can also be used as wedding centerpieces. Orchids are perfect for these flower arrangements as they are quite resistant to moisture loss and heat. These characteristics make them look fresh throughout the long ceremony. These properties also make them ideal for weddings held during the summer. However, proper handling must be done when it comes to these flowers as they are sensitive to cold and may bruise especially if they have to be shipped in. Another thing that makes orchids great for centerpieces is their height. Some types of orchids grow tall, drawing more attention to the centerpieces.

Since orchids convey a message of beauty and are very versatile for use in wedding ceremonies, it is such a great thing that orchids can be purchased in bulk. This means than you can cut the costs and buy straight from the growers. So if you are planning on doing things yourself in terms of doing the decorating with the flowers, then buying in bulk is the way to go. It's also great to learn that orchids are available all year round depending on the variety. Indeed, orchids are very ideal for weddings because of their availability and because of the beauty and elegance they convey. So when it comes to picking your wedding flowers, think about orchids. Surely they will make your dream wedding come true.




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