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The wedding welcome area

What living plants can frame an event without obstructing guests?

6 individually potted plants. Select any photograph to open that plant's existing guide.

Placement and growing conditions

Why this group works here.

Coordinate the display with the venue and keep all guest routes, service areas, and exits open. Provide appropriate short term conditions and a plan for the plants after the event. A flowering pot used for a day still needs a suitable longer term home.

The message behind the grouping

Meaning, with a little thought.

Myrtle has documented associations with marriage in some traditions, while palms and flowers can convey welcome and celebration. Respect the couple's own cultural choices rather than imposing a universal meaning.

Kentia Palm
In this design: a generous welcome.
Arching fronds provide a tall outline; leave enough width for their natural sweep.
Broadleaf Lady Palm
In this design: composure and hospitality.
Place the divided fans where they soften an edge without projecting into a walkway.
Common Myrtle Tree
In this design: connection and celebration.
The small glossy leaves make an intimate green accent in a bright position with appropriate seasonal care.
Small Flowered Moth Orchid
In this design: careful celebration.
An airy flower stem adds detail without a heavy pot, provided its bark medium is watered independently.
Dwarf Peace Lily
In this design: a considerate welcome.
White spathes make a light accent against green foliage; check its own mix rather than sharing a watering schedule.
Flamingo Flower
In this design: hospitality and generosity.
A colored spathe offers a focal accent in bright filtered light; it is not a substitute for a suitable root environment.

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