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.
Where did calla lilies come to us from?
Callas or Zantedeschias are exotic flowers native to South Africa, but found in many different parts of the world. Wild representatives of this family can be found even in Russia. Here callas are perennial poisonous plants with a pungent odor, which have been used for a long time as traditional medicine.
Decorative calla lilies, which are used in bouquets, appeared as a result of artificial selection. These flowers are more durable, have a more pleasant appearance and smell, and have also acquired new shades not previously found in nature.
Calla lilies appeared in Europe in the 17th-18th centuries. They began to be grown in greenhouses both as a medicine and as an ornamental plant.
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Various legends and beliefs are associated with these flowers:
For example, it is believed that callas are flowers of love, and the presence of this plant at home will give peace, understanding between family members and preserve mutual feelings.
There is also a belief that calla lilies help resolve any dispute: just place them in a room, and the energy of the flower will immediately dispel all conflicts.
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.
Wedding bouquets for the bride: conditions, selection of shades
Callas are very delicate, fragile flowers that retain their freshness for up to 15 days. When creating compositions, it is necessary to use buds that are only half bloomed.
It should be remembered that callas do not like drafts, direct rays of the sun (or being located next to heating devices). To ensure that calla lilies retain their freshness throughout the wedding ceremony, the tips of the stems must first be dipped in liquid molten wax.
As a rule, a bridal bouquet of calla lilies is made from white flowers, which have the longest stem of all existing plants of this type. And it is snow-white flowers with beautiful green leaves that look especially impressive with almost any brides’ outfits. But nowadays other colors are quite popular: red, orange, cherry and yellow. However, any colors must match the outfit, dress model, and even the hair color of the hero of the occasion.
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.
How to assemble a floral arrangement
To create a flower arrangement yourself, you need to stock up not only with the necessary material, but also with decorative elements, as well as patience, because the work of a florist does not require fuss.
To do this you will need:
- bright orange callipers – 3-5 pcs.;
- green carnations or chrysanthemums - 3 pcs.;
- white roses - at least 5 pcs.;
- bush tea rose – 2-3 branches;
- brunia – 1-2 sprigs;
- white gift ribbon;
- cream satin ribbon.
There should be one or more large white roses in the very center. Around them are framed by bush tea plants mixed with brunia. Now it’s time to place bright accents: arrange orange flowers evenly in a circle.
Green carnations or chrysanthemums and the remaining large roses should be located closer to the edge. Having collected the plants together, they need to be tied in two places with white tape and trimmed so that all the stems are the same size. All that remains is to decorate the stems with a satin ribbon, tying them in a spiral.
Such a work by florists could well become a wedding bouquet of calla lilies, although it can also be presented as an addition to a holiday gift.
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.
What do calla lilies symbolize in a wedding bouquet? Sign
Callas are amazingly beautiful flowers, associated with such concepts as poise, calm, fragility and purity.
If a bride, distinguished by extravagance, wants to emphasize her originality, purple and almost black calla lilies will suit her. Even in this case, the plant will demonstrate her purity, purity of thoughts and body.
Callas are, in a way, a hymn of passion and tenderness. Another meaning of these flowers is admiration and admiration for the most beloved desired woman.
And since ancient times it has been noticed that if there are calla lilies in the house, quarrels in the family subside. Happiness and tranquility reign in such a room. The plant is considered a kind of guardian of marriage. Thus, using calla lilies in a bridal bouquet is a wonderful solution and a guarantee of a peaceful and happy life.
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.
Features of the plant
The birthplace of calla lilies is Africa, from there they began to be transported all over the world. The plant attracted attention because of its unusual bud shape and pleasant aroma, combining the smell of spicy vanilla with the freshness of pineapple fruit. The name of the plant means “beautiful” in ancient Greek. Callas are also called callas.
There are two types based on height:
- white - with long stems up to a meter;
- multi-colored - with a stem up to half a meter.
In Europe, several plant varieties are grown that are suitable for compositions:
- Ethiopian;
- zantedeschia;
- Richardia.
The Ethiopian variety is distinguished by snow-white buds. For bouquets of other shades, other varieties are used.
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.
Floral taboos
Not all plants can “get along” with each other. Some flowers have a detrimental effect on each other if they are placed in the same vase or collected in a bouquet.
Narcissists have this name for a reason. They can only be admired in mono-bouquets. If the daffodil is placed in a vase with other flowers, the plants will die. The fact is that daffodils secrete mucus, which clogs the pores in the stems, preventing the access of oxygen. Hyacinths have similar qualities.
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There is one more unwritten rule: woody flowers cannot be combined with bulbous ones. Roses, for example, are never combined in the same bouquet with tulips.
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