These exquisite and interesting buds, reminiscent of a glass of champagne, are infrequent guests at a wedding celebration. But girls who know a lot about luxury and love to surprise give preference to just such plants. In our material we will look at how to choose the right bridal bouquet from callas, their symbolism, as well as combinations with other inflorescences.
Advantages
Resistant to any weather
Callas are not afraid of humidity, dampness, rain, frost, or hot weather conditions, which is why they are suitable for weddings in both warm and cold seasons.
Also, these flowers are resistant to drought, so you don’t have to carry a porta bouquet filled with water along with your bouquet, which will undoubtedly lighten the weight of the composition.
Long and strong stems
Your floral accessory will retain its original appearance throughout the holiday, not only because of its ability to withstand any vagaries of weather, but also thanks to its stems, which are strong, dense and thick in calla lilies, which is also an advantage of these plants.
By the way, you can make a bouquet of absolutely any shape from these flowers, due to their long stems. Real masterpieces are obtained in the form of cascading and round bouquets.
Pairs with many colors
Callas will look great:
- with roses;
- with freesia;
- with orchids;
- with asters;
- with alstroemeria;
- with eustoma;
- with gerberas;
- with carnations;
- and chrysanthemums.
When choosing companion flowers for calla lilies, you should know their sensitivity to weather conditions so that your composition remains intact and intact in its entirety, and not in part.
Unpretentious
Callas will delight the owner of the bouquet for 10-14 days. They will stand firm all this time in the water and retain their chic appearance.
Huge color palette
Callas have an incredibly wide range of colors, they come in:
- yellow;
- lilac;
- pink;
- creamy;
- white;
- purple;
- orange;
- wine;
- burgundy;
- blue;
- turquoise;
- blue;
- lilac;
- fuchsia colors;
- peach;
- coral;
- black.
Therefore, every newlywed can easily find a suitable and favorite shade for herself, maybe even more than one.
How to arrange wedding bouquets from callas
Callas themselves are quite beautiful flowers that do not need additional decoration, so a mono-bouquet can be an excellent solution for your wedding. Of course, if you wish, you can add decorative beads, pearls or additional plants to it. It is best to tie a bouquet with a satin ribbon in the color of the chosen flowers.
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White, pink and lilac callas will add tenderness, lightness and frivolity to the bride’s image, which is completely uncharacteristic for this type of flower. Bright and dark shades of calla lilies will look more stylish in a wedding look and will give it a special charm.
It is worth noting that chic dark or bright shades of calla lilies go well with eye-catching unusual accessories or outfit elements. When choosing these colors, you need to take into account the wedding style and the silhouette of the dress.
Callas are not very suitable for airy dresses with full skirts. These flowers are much more sophisticated and will go well with bodycon, mermaid or empire style dresses.
It should also be noted that tall, slender girls whose dress does not imply a large number of decorations, ruffles and frills should pay special attention to calla lilies.
If you want to add other flowers to your wedding bouquets, it is better to seek help from experienced florists who will tell you what options are available. The most successful combinations with calla lilies are orchids, lavender, roses and hydrangeas.
If you are making a bouquet yourself, please note that these flowers are on the same level as callas and when combining them it is important to maintain a balance; callas should dominate. When composing a composition, you do not need to choose flowers with strong aromas - your holiday should not be overshadowed by strong or unpleasant odors.
Symbolism
What does the flower mean?
Callas symbolize boundless respect, admiration, protection, tenderness and purity, and the yellow center of the bud speaks of courage and perseverance. The name of the flower translates as “beautiful.”
In some countries, it is customary to give calla lilies when a man proposes to his chosen one. He presents a bouquet along with a ring and asks her to become his wife.
What do the shades mean?
- Pink - patronage, protection and tender, trembling feelings.
- Red – passion, fire, flaming relationship between a couple.
- White - chastity and purity of the newlywed, as well as a new beginning and sublime love.
- Burgundy speaks of respect for family values, and they will also protect lovers from interference in their couple by third parties.
- Purple buds are a symbol of tender feelings between the bride and groom.
- Yellow symbolizes wealth, prosperity and success of the future family.
- Violet – respect, mystery and mystery.
In the spring and summer seasons, a pastel palette is perfect for the composition of the bouquet:
- pink;
- blue;
- peach;
- lavender;
- cream;
- lilac.
But in autumn and winter, use buds of rich, bright colors:
- brick red;
- orange;
- burgundy;
- purple;
- yellow.
Some tips
- Large luxurious bouquets, especially cascading ones, will perfectly highlight the beauty of tall brides. But miniature round compositions are perfect for small girls.
- Calla lily buds will look great when paired with straight dress styles such as mermaid, Grecian or empire.
- If you don’t want to get a motley, tacky and tasteless bouquet, then choose no more than three different flowers and shades for the composition.
- For a wedding in Art Nouveau style, ask the florist to make a bouquet of black and white buds, with the addition of iron abstract elements.
- The wedding flower arrangement must be in harmony with the groom's boutonniere and be made of the same flowers, in this case calla lilies.
Which bride would suit a composition with calla lilies?
Quite large and textured calla lilies look best in the hands of tall girls. If nature has deprived you of growth, you can use mini calla lilies. Short brides with curves, as well as pregnant girls, must first evaluate how they look with a bouquet - elongated calla lilies visually shorten their figure. Often the image turns out to be awkwardly funny.
A tall bride will not get lost in the photo, even holding a voluminous cascading bouquet of callas
The composition is ideal for simple dresses without an abundance of decor, voluminous details and lace, light, flowing silhouettes (empire style, mermaid tail, column styles).
Bouquets of calla lilies go well with simple style wedding dresses
Flower decor
Bouquets are usually decorated with:
- pearls;
- satin ribbons in the color of the celebration;
- fur;
- beads;
- bows;
- fabric drapery;
- lace
Modern newlyweds often ask to add berries, cotton, pine cones, peacock feathers or brunia to the composition. What exactly you choose will depend on the style of your wedding day and the season.
Variety of shapes
Bouquets come in various shapes, below we will look at the most common ones:
- Round It can be very small or larger. Most often it is made from callas in combination with any other plants, for example, roses, gerberas, freesia or carnations.
Advice! A wonderful idea is to wear a short wedding dress and choose a round floral accessory. - Cascade - chic voluminous bouquets, they are also called a waterfall. Most often they look catchy and unusual. Florists have only recently begun to make such bouquets for weddings, but they have already won the love of many brides. The cascade often also includes roses, lilies or orchids.
- Elongated – it is ideally obtained from these plants, because calla lilies have long stems.
- The muff is made of fur or thick fabric, and flowers are placed on top. This is the latest trend among bouquets in wedding fashion. A wonderful option for winter, which will warm the girl’s hands, fit into the overall theme of the holiday, surprise guests, and make the newlywed stand out from the crowd of other couples.
Bridal bouquet shape
Due to their long, strong stems, calla lilies are ideal for compositions on their own legs. They are easy to fasten and decorate with ribbons. This form of the bouquet looks most advantageous in comparison with this design with other plants. The composition on its stems, on the one hand, is simple and uncomplicated, on the other hand, it follows the classic version. This shape gives the bride femininity and sophistication. The calla bud resembles a glass, which is why it is often associated with a wedding celebration.
A bouquet of callas is also collected using the spiral technique with the addition of other flowers and greenery. In addition to the wedding composition for the bride, you can make jewelry in the hair and a boutonniere for the groom.
Collecting the calliper into a basket is problematic; the stem is not suitable for this. But this composition also looks a little ridiculous. But a cascading bouquet of callas combined with orchids looks grandiose.
Beautiful combinations
With roses
A classic of the genre is a version of the bouquet when it contains roses. Due to the fact that they are quite resistant to any weather conditions, they are sold throughout the year, they have many shades, shapes and varieties from which you can find the ones you need and like, which is why they are often added to the composition, especially for a wedding.
For the composition of floral accessories, tea, bush, and large varieties of roses are used. In any case, they will harmonize perfectly with calla lilies.
By the way, such combinations can easily do without greenery, because both buds look self-sufficient, textured and elegant.
With orchids
These exotic plants are varied in their shape and color, so they also deserve to be in the hands of the newlywed. They look ideal in combination with callas in a cascading bouquet. They complement each other wonderfully and look very elegant and interesting.
With eustoma
It has long earned the title of one of the most common flowers in a bouquet. It looks a little like roses, which is probably why it is often combined with various plants, including callas.
There are a huge number of examples of combinations:
- blue, blue or lilac eustomas look great with yellow or orange callas;
- you can take a white bud as a base and add a brighter eustoma;
- Pastel shades also harmonize well with each other.
Advice! Wildflowers, roses, orchids and greenery will be wonderful additions to these plants.
With gerberas, chrysanthemums and carnations
These compositions are a good idea only because these inflorescences, like calla lilies, are resistant to various weather conditions, especially cold ones. It would be a great idea to choose such a masterpiece for a winter wedding.
Bouquets in any color scheme will look chic, as well as with the addition of greenery, as well as other flowers, for example, roses, which are also not afraid of frost.
Gerberas
Chrysanthemums
Carnations
Monobouquet
Callas are stunning plants with unusual buds that can surprise and captivate many. Therefore, feel free to use only them for the composition of your composition, but you need to choose the right shades, because:
- a white floral accessory will emphasize the tenderness, purity and innocence of the bride;
- pink – adds romance;
- purple – will add mysticism and mystery;
- black - suitable for bold, extravagant girls who are not afraid to experiment even on such an important day for themselves.
Variety of bridal bouquets made from callas
The most popular is the classic bouquet, which is made from almost all flowers. In the case of callas, the flowers are collected and secured with a wide satin ribbon. Although such a bouquet is familiar, with callas this form takes on a special chic.
The so-called “wedding set” will look good - the bride’s bouquet, the groom’s boutonniere and the decoration in the hair or on the witness’s hand are made in the same style.
As for bouquets in the form of a handbag, baskets or drops of calla lilies, they are practically not made, since all the elegance of these flowers is lost. Interestingly, calla lilies can be used to make bouquets of unusual shapes for themed weddings.
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For example, for a wedding in a nautical style, you can build a bouquet in the shape of a starfish, decorating it with decorative algae and shells. In such cases, callas will, of course, lose their superiority, but the bouquet will look very interesting and unusual.
Round bouquets are also made from calla lilies, but it is important to ensure that the bouquet does not turn out too small. This is especially true for girls with tall stature, for whom it is generally better to pay attention to long bouquets of simple shapes. Short girls, on the contrary, can afford round bouquets, the main thing is not to go wrong with the size of the “ball”.
Callas are truly unique and exquisite flowers and should be worn with a special feeling. Bouquets of calla lilies always look expensive and elegant, so they will be an excellent solution for an elegant wedding of stylish people.
