Blue Orchids (cost?)

beautifulvice

I think I've finally found 'the' flower that's completely won me over: blue orchids.  I was curious if anyone had any general idea of how much they ran in bouquets (our colors are kelly green/navy blue and I figured some sort of white flower and a greenish flower would tie everything in and give that extra special splash of purple).  Does anyone know if I'm looking at a flower that's on the ridiculously high end of the spectrum?  Something in between? 

I'm a bit far out from our wedding date, so I'm not officially working with a florist yet (otherwise I'd just ask them for a quote).  I just don't want to fall head over heels for a flower that's impossible to get/super expensive.

ShelbyGT21

Idk the cost, but orchids are expensive in the first place. But those are beautiful flowers!

beautifulvice

I should probably also check when they're in bloom, since that'll probably make some sort of difference. 

Thank you though!  We're trying to be cost conscious and I don't want to break the bank on flowers!

m tulli

I think they are a spring flower.  they were in the stores this spring.  I looked at the blue but it was more expensive than the other colors.  They are beautiful.  

AdeleDazeem

I had orchids in my hair for our wedding.  I got three on pins.  Cost?  $70.  Orchids are expensive.  I can't say how much they would be in a bouquet format, though.  You can always just walk into a florist and ask.  You don't necessarily need to "be working with them" yet.

beautifulvice

I feel like a moron -- I just found the 'Flowers' board and this probably would have been better to post there.  But, regardless, thank you for the input, ladies!

Madisonpenny

Our colors are the same as yours, we opted to go with hydrangeas since they are more cost effective but I do love orchids.

dbear79

I was in love with the blue orchids also and when I went to a meeting with the florist he informed me they were a dyed flower.  The only true blue orchids grow in Thailand and are very expensive and are almost extinct.  I was really bummed, but I too switched  to the hydrangeas.

beautifulvice

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_ceremony-ideas_blue-orchids-cost?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:10Discussion:d146a2b7-f4d1-4154-a112-c68ccd9f3d2aPost:a9cc3705-8ba1-46c0-9fb0-0e0aca088d4f">Re: Blue Orchids (cost?)</a>:
[QUOTE]Our colors are the same as yours, we opted to go with hydrangeas since they are more cost effective but I do love orchids.
Posted by Madisonpenny[/QUOTE]

Your flowers are absolutely BEAUTIFUL.  I'm starting to think something like blue and green hydrangeas and white lilies might be the way to go. 

beautifulvice

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_ceremony-ideas_blue-orchids-cost?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:10Discussion:d146a2b7-f4d1-4154-a112-c68ccd9f3d2aPost:997e7693-0d42-49e9-b32f-60958c230823">Re: Blue Orchids (cost?)</a>:
[QUOTE]I was in love with the blue orchids also and when I went to a meeting with the florist he informed me they were a dyed flower.  The only true blue orchids grow in Thailand and are very expensive and are almost extinct.  I was really bummed, but I too switched  to the hydrangeas.
Posted by dbear79[/QUOTE]

I found that out about the dye too:(  It's unfortuante, because they're so beautiful.

abbyizzymommy

I am getting married April 2013 I got the quote from my florist. Using blue orchids, calla Lilly's, and some other flowers for filler. But my bouquet is 100 orchids, and for 6 boquets, 8 bouts, 2 corsages, petals, centerpieces and arch decoration it was only 1062!!! I'm using alot of orchids and I'm in southern California. HTH

JA0424

I think it really depends on the florist you go too.  The florist I am using told me that orchids, comparably, are not really an expensive flower.  They are gorgeous and I hope that however it works, you get what you want, even if you can only (due to budget or other complications) incorporate one blue orchid in the center as a focal point...or have one in your hair..I think you should.    Do what you want within your budget.