Yes, Small World is still available. Has a new growth. Still looking for cool to cold tolerant orchids. Thanks for reading ML

As Arthur said, the problem is going to be availability. There are a few large flowered natives eg Phaius tankervilleae, Phalaenopsis rosenstromii, Dendrobium capitisyork and its hybrids and several Caladenia but you'd be hard pressed getting a florist to find them. As you're in NSW, have you considered Dendrobium speciosum (if it's a spring wedding?) The flowers are only around 1 1/2" but the spikes are sufficiently crammed with flowers to give any other native flower a run for its money. You'd probably need to get in touch with some larger native growers or native orchid nurseries in your area to source them but you may be able to come to an agreement between the florist and the grower. However, it may be very difficult assuring good quality flowers at the right time. If you're looking for native orchid growers or nurseries ask at the nearest ANOS group. Go to the links page of their website: http://www.anos.org.au Personally, as weddings are a string of problems waiting to eventuate, I'd be inclined to forego the native orchids or bend the rules and use readily available exotics to save yourself an additional stress. Sorry for the chary, married-male response. Andrew

Hi arthurm, have herd of Aranbeem orchids & was recommended to me though had no success finding their contact details? Have just done a search using the spelling you have given me & presto got a phone number. Much appreciated, I know Ezi gro orchids in WA have cattleya plants though no large solid whites just at present............bummer. cheers allan

Great question, Orchidobsessed. Chryss, your shot of the Den Rainbow Dancer looks like an expensive portrait by a professional photographer. Calvin, whenever I see a spike, it's an involuntary inhalation, followed by a big "Oh" and a grateful smile. Here are more pix. I don't know the technical names for plant parts, but you can see where the spikes, buds, etc. come from. Aerangis fastuosa Coryanthes fieldingii Cycnoches Midnight Magic Dendrobium aberrans 1 - little dark spot is the spike. Dendrobium aberrans 2, spike from leafless pseudobulb  cuuuuute Dendrobium moniliforme Encyclia bracteata - 2 spikes w/ one bud each Gastrochilus japonicus - 2 spikes Lepanthes manabina - buds at the end of spikes on leaves Neofinetia falcata ÂShutennou ÂRed Emperor Ornithocephalus bicornis Paphiopedilum spicerianum  looks like a new leaf at first Phalaenopsis Snow Twinkle  can look like a new root at first Polystachya piersii blooming, so you can see where the spike comes from Polystachya piersii spike, side view Trigonidium egertonianum This is fun! Whitecat8