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Mrs. Orchid, New York Age and Occupation in 07: 28, Database Programmer/Analyst Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Physician Engagement Date: November 19, 2005 Wedding Date: September 29, 2007 Venue: Ocean Jewels Restaurant in Flushing About Me: Asian woman of Thai/Chinese/Japanese decent, although I am raised Thai. Born and raised in NY. I graduated from The City College of New York with a Graphic Design degree, however I'm doing database programming. (I know go figure!) I'll be marring my college sweetheart of 6 years next September. I have 2 furbabies ages 1yr and 8 months. I'm born on the cusp of Capricorn & Aquarius, I guess that accounts for my diligence and streak of creativity!
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Almost Paradise…

August 15th, 2006 @ 6:16 pm by Mrs. Orchid

We’re knocking on heaven’s door. Almost paradise how could we ask for more….

Ya darn tootin’ I’m gonna ask for more. Every bride/bride-to-be dreams of her wedding day. Daydreams are like viewing things though a camera lens where everything is seen in a soft haze. Everything looks so beautiful and perfect. The flowers are just right, the tulle is draping just perfectly, and you float around the room like an angel, making the entire scene look ethereal, almost like paradise.

If only everything could be as easy as you can envision it in your mind. The truth of the matter is, to get anywhere close to what you are envisioning takes tons of research, some imagination, and don’t forget to throw in some blood, sweat, and tears. silly3.gif

I feel that colors and lighting really set the ambiance and tone of your wedding. Whether it be soft sweetpea pinks and lavenders, or firecracker reds and oranges. While surfing the web for how I’m going to decorate my reception site, I found some beautiful ideas which I’m considering incorporating to my wedding. I love these colors. They are so fresh, crisp, and vibrant you can almost sink your teeth into them. Does that make sense? Or am I the only insano one that thinks that you can taste & smell colors?

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I love this curtain made of strings of colorful orchids. I might want to use that as a backdrop for photos at the entrance of the site.

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This rectangular bowl of floating orchids is also beautiful. Perhaps at the sign in table.

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It’s amazing how the burnt orange drapes make this space just pop out at you.

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Beautiful colored orchids make a simple napkin and place setting exqusite.

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This origami fortune cookie is adorable!

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I love the colors in this bouquet.

What kind of decorating ideas are you girls using? What are your wedding colors? What kind of ambiance are you going for?

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Edit: Does anyone know where I can buy wholesale loose orchid blooms in a variety of colors? (Obviously I’m looking for fucshia, oranges, greens) Either online or in the NYC area?

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13 Responses to “Almost Paradise…”

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Mrs. Bee (message)  3,261 posts, Sugar bee

Miss Orchid, you have to use orchids! I love that vibrant color pallette!

 
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J

My best friend used the same Orchid Curtain idea in your first pic! (I came up w/the idea for her :-) ). She had it hung at the altar. It was beautiful.

 
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lindsay

gorgeous flowers!! i love, love, love the orchid curtain.

 
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miss violet

yeh you gotta use orchids!

 
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creme_de_violet

I like the origami fortune cookie :-D

 
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K

It’s only fitting that you use the orchids! ;)
They’re GORGEOUS!

 
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Miss Orchid

Does anyone know where I can buy wholesale Orchids either online or in the NYC area?

 
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Miss Grasshopper

i *love* the floating orchids and great idea to put it near the sign in table.

 
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Miss Orchid

Edit that: Where to buy Loose orchids in a varitey of colors.

 
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Lissa

http://aliiflowers.com/pages/tropical_Hawaiian_flowers/Hawaiian_flowers_pages/114_loose_orchids.html

100 loose orchids for $19.99…but they are limited in color and style.

Good luck!

 
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kanipark

i just love all the pictures you posted!!! if i was to do my wedding over… i would have curtains of hanging flowers :)

 
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Jenna

http://www.hawaiianleicompany.com/Category.aspx?CategoryID=10
has the best selection and prices I found. I have not ordered from them yet but plan to.

 
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Hel Hel

Miss Orchid the pictures are absolutely beautiful. Can you please tell us who is your florist? Or where you got the pictures from? Thank you.

 


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