Try either Cal Orchid or Santa Barbara Orchid Estate, both of which are in California. They should be able to point you in the right direction regarding what Cymbidium hybrids might be in bloom during the time of year you're interested in. You could also try growing Cymbidium ensifolium, which is both heat tolerant and blooms in the late summer. It's a highly fragrant species; however, it probably wouldn't be a great choice for wedding flowers since the flowers themselves are small (even tiny compared with the massive spikes of flamboyant flowers that standard cymbidium hybrids produce) and don't last long as cut flowers (frankly, they don't last all that long on the plant either--but they are wonderfully fragrant and quite beautiful never the less). Hatfield Orchids (also in California) might also be a decent place to inquire about late summer blooming cymbidiums. Good luck with your search!
Steve
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