Orchids - Purple Phalaenopsis

I was at my Mom's earlier today and this single purple flower caught my eye.  It's the last of the buds from this particular plant and it was quite spectacular.  The color is deep purple and some areas are so dark they look black from an angle.

Funny how I go to her house everyday and never noticed it.  The color must have peaked today and combine with the bright sunlight streaming through the window it was screaming to be noticed.

Unfortunately, I don't have the exact hybrid information so can't share that with you.

Beach Wedding

The location:  Sam's Chowder House, Half Moon Bay, California

The flowers:  White Phalaenopsis, White Dendrubiums and Pink Freesias

The favors:  Votive Tea Candles with tiny seashells and a variety of natural seashells scattered on the tables.

Potted white phalaenopsis were used as centerpieces on tables.  Curly willows and raffias were added to the potted orchids for dimension and balance.  Tags with table numbers were tied to the raffia bow.

Tomorrow, the wedding invitations.