Southern Weddings

Happy Thursday, everyone!  Get ready for another inspiring post from guest blogger Karen Tran.  Be sure to check out all of her previous posts: I, II, III, IV, and V.

When you think of orchids for your wedding flowers, you may first consider cymbidium orchids or perhaps phaleanopsis orchids (the ones you often see in a pot).  However, a great addition to these exotic beauties is paphiopedilum, commonly known as the lady slipper. The name Paphiopedilum is derived from the Greek words Paphius and pedilon, which refer to shoes. These orchids originated in the Far East, although they are easily grown here in the States. The bouquets below were shipped to our studio from the island of Hawaii. Though they look fragile, they are quiet durable and can withstand the whole wedding day if your florist takes good care to pre-treat them once they arrive. They come in a wide range of vivid colors and can add a spectacular finish to your personal bouquets.  Aren’t the varied colors gorgeous?

credits: Second Row: {Darin Fong Photography}, all other images courtesty of {Karen Tran Florals}

Welcome back to our twenty sixth spectacular Wanwisa Wednesday! Be sure to check out her previous posts I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVII, XIX, XX, XXI, XXII, XXIII, XXIV and XXV for more fabulous wedding inspiration!

This weeks inspiration is all about style and, more importantly, comfort! For your big day, set up a seating area for guests to lounge in during cocktail hour and to rest their dancing-feet late into the night! Take a look at some gorgeous designs from the likes of Colin Cowie and Mindy Weiss for a little lounge inspiration!

First scene – a girlie but sophisticated setting of fuchsia velvet pillows, mirrored cocktail tables and gorgeous chandeliers by Mindy Weiss via Instyle Weddings. Next, dress up a minimalist seating area with rose-adorned pillows {design by Mindy Weiss via Instyle Weddings}. Second row right, a chic black and white space gets a touch of luscious red {design by Mindy Weiss via Instyle Weddings}. Second row left, a glamorous setting of silk and tassels designed by Scott Corridan via Instyle Weddings. Have a look at Fete NY’s contemporary design combining a rich palette with a streamline setting {third row via Fete NY}. Outdoor wedding? Try an open air colonial lounge – so global chic {fourth row via Fete NY}. Throwing a more casual outdoor celebration? Simple lounge chairs get some flair when you add a fire pit! {via Colin Cowie}. And last, a wicker setting complete with Persian rugs adds elegant comfort at a garden wedding {via Colin Cowie}.

Until next Wednesday! Xoxo, Wanwisa