Calla Lilies & Wedding Themes
The calla lily is a classic wedding flower. It represents purity, femininity, and simplistic beauty. The flowers are typically used in the bridal bouquet, with stems measuring between 20 and 36 inches long. Stems may be kept long or cut short. The calla lily is native to South Africa and has no fragrance. It comes in a variety of colors ranging from pure white to deep oranges and black hues.
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Lilies and Stripes
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Break up the one- and two-tone wedding theme by going with a stripes theme. Keeping the stripes long, vertical and thin keeps your wedding decor and dress elegant and contemporary. Sticking to one hue and accenting it with a neutral white or cream also helps. Lilies are effective for this theme, since they have a tall, linear silhouette. Buffet and dessert tables can be accented with modern, stylish vases in white and your wedding color. Use white or cream lilies for a fresh, elegant look, or callas in your wedding color for a dramatic pop of color. You can pair lilies with orchids, rosettes and peonies to soften all those long, lean lines.
Orange and Purple Theme
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For a playful summer wedding, mix a tropical orange with a deep eggplant or violet color and incorporate it into all your decor. Round tables fashioned with tall bundles of calla lilies as centerpieces are very eye-catching. Stick with one color, or alternate tables featuring purple or orange lilies for a cheerful style. Place individual lily blossoms at each place setting and pair an eggplant lily with a golden orchid for a festive boutonniere. For a minimalist approach, accent the buffet or cake table with single stems of orange calla lilies and a sprig of lavender.
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Everything Calla Theme
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Incorporate calla lilies into every aspect of your wedding. You can opt to have calla lilies printed on your wedding invitations, or have your invitations made into the shape of a calla lily, for a less traditional option. Don't forget to order thank-you cards and stationery with the same design. For floral arrangements and bouquets, varying the arrangement, shape and height of lilies in a display can create visual variety while maintaining an overall unity. If you opt for tall, slender arrangements on the dinner tables, perhaps the bridesmaid bouquets should be full and round, with stems cut short. Add special touches to your theme like lily-shaped champagne flutes and candles, and a wedding cake featuring callas. If available, use different varieties.
Garden Wedding Theme
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Celebrate the calla lily and other elegant blossoms with a garden wedding theme. Instead of a pastel country garden theme, take advantage of the sleek look calla lilies have by going with a contemporary garden theme. Choosing bold colors like lime to grass green, oranges or yellows brings in a modern twist. If you're having a winter wedding, go for darker hues instead of bright ones. Any color that pops out against a green background will work. Choose one or two other types of flowers to accent your lilies, like sunflowers or mums. Use these throughout the decor. Focusing on simple, angular dinnerware, centerpieces and accents ensures a modern look.
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