Exquisite textured calla buds are not such frequent guests in a wedding bouquet, but elegant brides know the value of this magical flower. The abundance of different shades, endurance, unusual shape - all this makes calla lilies an excellent option, allowing you to show rich imagination and demonstrate impeccable taste. Interesting floral compositions in combination with other plants or solo do not require special decoration, although they look luxurious even with a little decoration.
Symbolism of flowers
On a symbolic level, calla lilies signify admiration, boundless respect and a promise of protection. In Europe, the choice of these charming flowers for a wedding is somewhat overshadowed by the tradition of using them as mourning flowers, but in the countries of the post-Soviet space there is no such stereotype, so you can safely create floral arrangements for a holiday. Interesting! In some countries, there is a custom according to which a bouquet of calla lilies is presented to the beloved along with a ring at the time of marriage proposal.
The color of the buds is also important:
- White ones emphasize the chastity and purity of the bride. Represent a new beginning;
- Pink ones speak not only of tender romantic feelings, but also of patronage and protection;
- Yellow serves as a wish for wealth for the future family;
- Red is a sign of passion;
- Purple is a symbol of respect and mystery.
The symbolic meaning of calla lilies
The general meaning of calla lilies in the language is admiration, deep respect, a promise to protect and protect from problems. In Western Europe, these flowers are considered mourning, so brides are still reluctant to go to the altar with them. But in Russia there has never been such a tradition, so florists willingly use calla lilies to make wedding bouquets. Their only drawback is the pronounced smell, which is not always suitable for allergy sufferers.
If you are prone to allergies, be sure to “test” calla lilies for odor tolerance
The symbolic meaning varies depending on the shade of the flower:
- snow-white - sublime love, quiet happiness, peaceful life;
- pink - tenderness and trembling feelings, calmness;
- yellow - family wealth, loyalty, attentiveness;
- red - brightness of feelings, passion, attractiveness;
- burgundy - respect for family traditions and values;
- purple - mutual respect, sincere friendship, mystery.
There are many varieties of calla lilies, a wide variety of both bright and pastel shades
It is believed that calla lilies can protect a young family from evil spells, the evil eye, gossip, and make marriage bonds unbreakable.
Video: features of calla lilies and their meaning in the language of flowers
Advantages and disadvantages
In addition to their charming appearance, calla lilies have other advantages:
- a huge number of shades : from snow-white and pastel to bright or dark, almost black;
- durability - neither the frost of a winter wedding nor the heat of a summer celebration will spoil the appearance of the buds;
- long strong stems that can be given any shape;
- drought-resistant , so you don’t need a heavy, water-filled porta potty;
- good compatibility with any other plants.
The only problem that can arise with callas is excess moisture. It makes the buds become sluggish. This unpleasant situation can be solved simply - remove the flowers from the vase for a while, let them lie overnight in a dry place, and then treat the stem sections with hot wax. Quite quickly, the callas will come to life and begin to delight you with a fresh, sophisticated look.
Remember that calla lilies are fragrant. If you suffer from allergies, be careful and test your tolerance to the aroma before the ceremony.
Possible combinations
Monochrome always looks laconic and complete, but today combinations with options such as:
- roses;
- orchids;
- peonies;
- asters;
- freesia;
- chrysanthemums;
- alstroemeria;
- lavender.
The main requirement during assembly is maintaining the balance of components. It is important to take such a number of components that the end result is harmonious and without excesses.
Since the aroma is very rich, it is important that the other components combine the smell with it. Also, such assortments should be chosen with caution for those who suffer from allergic reactions or have individual intolerances.
What kind of brides are they suitable for?
Large, textured bouquets best highlight the beauty of tall girls , but Thumbelina can also please themselves with a similar accessory made from mini calla lilies. Delicate shades of buds will appeal to sophisticated, romantic people, while bright and dark ones will appeal to bold and self-confident people.
Do not forget about the overall image, namely, the style of the wedding dress. Calla lilies perfectly complement flowing and straight silhouettes - “mermaid tail”, “column”, Greek or Empire style.
But a fluffy ball gown, especially one elaborately decorated with flowers or lace, will inevitably conflict with the bouquet , so try to avoid such combinations.
Summarize
Various legends and signs surround exotic callas. Some people see the positive side, others only the negative side. But these flowers do not leave anyone indifferent. They fascinate some, and cause persistent antipathy in others. But if you put aside any associations and look at the enchanting photos of calla lilies, then how can you help but admire these flowers?
By the way, you can read about the most beautiful flowers in the world in our article by following the link.
Author of the article: skywriter13
Shades
The traditional option is white callas, elegant and delicate. They look good both solo and in combination with other colors. In this case, the neighbors can be the same pastel shade or bright and contrasting.
A slightly more saturated solution is pink. There are many shades of calla lilies of this color: from tender candy to fuchsia. Coral buds look interesting, especially in cascading bouquets surrounded by greenery.
Monochrome is excellent, and you don’t have to limit yourself to the white and pink pastel range. Red or purple compositions are interesting. Red or burgundy callas go well with white flowers: both wild and exotic, and purple or black ones look great both separately and, for example, in a duet with light orchids.
Color spectrum
When thinking about these flowers, images of snow-white buds often come to mind. However, calla lilies come in a variety of shades and each one will add the desired mood to the bride's image. White will emphasize freshness and purity, yellow – warmth and light, orange – positivity and warmth, red – fire and passion, purple – elegance and severity, pink – softness and romance.
White summer composition – callas with roses
To such a wide color range we can also add that callas come in different saturations. The flower may have a slight purple tint or be so intense that it appears black. There are buds with tints of one color to another. With such a variety of shades, you can afford to add a few bright accessories to match the calla lilies at the celebration.
Form
Long and strong stems allow you to create a classic version - a bouquet with open legs , in which the buds are placed in a spiral and tied with a ribbon. It turns out simple but elegant.
Important! Calla lilies are used to create bouquets of any shape, except for a basket. She's the only one who looks weird.
A round bouquet looks no worse. It will require more colors, but you can additionally choose an interesting design to decorate the leg.
If your soul asks for discreet outlines, take a closer look at Biedermeier , consisting of concentric circles.
Lovers of all things natural will love the vegetative option for making a bouquet with an abundance of fresh herbs. You can also make very exotic options from calla lilies for a themed wedding, for example, glamelia - a giant flower made up of individual petals. Unfortunately, such beauty is short-lived, but it will definitely last the day.
A muff with flowers is suitable for a winter wedding - this solution looks very original, and has a practical meaning - it warms your hands.
For a Japanese wedding, take a closer look at the fan-shaped bouquet. The accessory turns out to be impossibly graceful and elegant.
How to make a stylish bouquet of callas and roses with your own hands
First you need to decide on the image and color scheme of the future bouquet. Afterwards, select all the suitable elements.
For a warm autumn option, this could be a combination of orange calla lilies, decorative green carnations, brunia for its silvery hue, large white roses and a few sprigs of cream roses. A very interesting combination with its brightness and at the same time tenderness.
Now you need to decide how many flowers will be used and approximately equalize the length of the stems between them. The flowers should be easy to work with, so the stem should not be too long.
- First of all, you need to take the largest flower, in this case it is a rose, and calla lilies are laid out nearby. Callas should be positioned so that they rise above other flowers.
- Roses are laid out in a circle, alternating with carnations, spray roses and brunia, and callas should remain in the middle of the bouquet. Flowers should be placed quite tightly to each other, but without pinching one another.
- When all the flowers are laid out, the bouquet needs to be fixed. To do this, it is enough to bandage it in two places: closer to the beginning and slightly below the middle.
- Now the most important thing is to make a general cut. It should be as even as possible throughout the entire bouquet.
- All that remains is to decorate the leg. Choose a ribbon that matches the color and width. It is best to use satin. And carefully close its stems, winding it in a circle. Every few turns, the tape must be secured with invisible needles, going up so that they do not come out.
- When the leg is hidden, tuck the edge of the ribbon so that it can be hidden without the ribbon unraveling the threads. The top and bottom of the bouquet stem can be additionally decorated with lace by attaching it to the ribbon with a glue gun. Ready!
For all the details of making a bouquet, watch this video:
Kinds
There are a lot of options, the main thing is that the accessory fits into the theme of the wedding and the overall image.
Advice! Modest, delicate small flowers with a delicate aroma will be an excellent frame for larger and more elegant calla lilies.
An equally important point is the selection of colors that do not conflict with each other. If callas are unpretentious in this regard, then, for example, roses, orchids or lilies will want to push their neighbors out of the vase. This problem can be solved by separating the flowers after the celebration. This must also be done because callas need less moisture than traditional flowers.
When composing a winter bouquet, remember that not all flowers are as frost-resistant as callas.
Mono-bouquets of white, black and colored buds
The simplest, but no less exciting option is to use exclusively calla lilies in the bouquet. The exotic shape and fairly large size make these flowers self-sufficient without additional decoration.
A white mono-bouquet will emphasize the tenderness, trepidation, and aristocracy of the bride’s image. It is better if the dress differs in shade. Then it will not merge with the accessory. The leg can be wrapped in a matching fabric, preferably without a pattern or texture, or left free, only slightly tied with a ribbon over the floral wire.
Black callas are suitable for bold brides who are not afraid to experiment.
Dark flowers are also ideal for a themed wedding. You can choose either a completely contrasting color or buds with a slight tint of burgundy or purple.
This bouquet will perfectly highlight a snow-white outfit and add mystery to the bride. Idea! For an interesting addition, wrap the stem of black calla lilies in a checkerboard patterned fabric.
Pink callas will add a romantic flair to the bride's image. Try adding pearls. You can attach them both to individual elements and to the stamens, and this will make the bouquet fabulous.
Bright orange flowers look magical at a fall wedding, especially when combined with berries, fur or greenery.
A purple bouquet will create a mystical, sacred mood, and its charm can be emphasized with a long satin ribbon falling to the hem.
Bright and dark color combinations in the bouquet should be emphasized with an accent of the same color in the bride's image. This could be lipstick, the color of shoes, eyeliner or mascara.
Orchids
Orchids are another exotic, sensual flower that perfectly complements the elongated buds of calla lilies.
This juxtaposition looks interesting in the vegetative form of a bouquet, but you can consider creating other bright compositions. Even if you choose a white monochrome, the hearts of both colors will add rich accents.
Orchids are available in a wide range, including bicolor, spotted, and edged inflorescences. You should definitely play on this by adding calla lilies to match the “finishing” of the orchids.
Contrasting combinations look great - white callas and fuchsia orchids or black callas with white orchids.
Of roses
Roses are a classic of wedding floristry, delicate, elegant and regal. Perhaps calla lilies are one of the few options that will not want to fade into the background, will not come into conflict with the queen of flowers, but will take the place of a charming partner.
For bouquets with calla lilies, both textured large varieties of roses and vintage round buds of the David Austin variety are used, as well as miniature tea buds.
The combination of white and pink with the addition of beads, rhinestones, and small lace elements looks very elegant. Greenery is optional, because even without it the composition looks self-sufficient and airy.
From Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria or Peruvian lily is another exotic flower, presented in a huge palette of shades.
The spots on the petals add a sensual charm to this plant, which well balances the calm and severity of callas.
Advice! Floristry does not allow the use of more than three bright colors in equal shares. If you don’t want to get a tastelessly variegated, chaotic bouquet, choose a two-tone combination of your favorite shades or a main color with the addition of three other small accents.
If you choose a white monochrome from these two plants, you will get an airy and at the same time filled with passion bouquet. It is best to add more greens to it.
More saturated combinations are red and orange, purple and pink, fuchsia and lilac. Such combinations will create a fabulous picture.
With eustoma
Eustoma is slightly similar to a rose, but looks more democratic.
A wide range of shades of spring-style elegant flowers allows you to create bold and unusual combinations. For example, blue or lilac eustoma looks interesting with yellow or orange calla buds.
More traditional options are white with another bright color. This duo always looks stylish. Any of the plants can become a contrasting accent.
Eustoma looks good in both round and vegetative forms, emphasizing the elegant lines of callas. Greenery, small wildflowers, luxurious roses or orchids will be a wonderful addition, allowing you to turn the bride's bouquet into a work of floral art.
With freesias
Burgundy or black calla buds create a mystical duet with white freesias - such a bouquet is suitable for a confident, bright and courageous girl.
If you replace the dark shade with yellow or pink, the overall picture will immediately change. The bouquet will turn into a chaste accessory, filled with spring freshness and happiness.
If you choose a round bouquet, then for greater harmony, be sure to place the callas in the center. Other forms allow for various interpretations, but in any case it is necessary to select a central point from which the remaining elements will diverge.
Freesia is beautiful not only in its blooming form, but also with dense, green buds. If you want to make a fresh bouquet without using greenery, use a few just-blooming branches.
How to decorate a bouquet
Due to their severity, calla lilies do not require bright decorations. There is no need for a large amount of decor. Usually a ribbon of a matching color and a few beads are enough.
Bouquet with callas, decorated with silk ribbon and beads
It is permissible to add a little lace, neat twigs, and decorative leaves. For a more extraordinary look, you can decorate it with feathers, pine cones, berries or shells.
Decor
Callas are so self-sufficient that they do not require sophisticated decorations. They look great solo, only slightly intercepted with a satin ribbon or diluted with fluffy greenery.
But if desired, it is not forbidden to include something interesting in the decor - rhinestones or beads on the leg or the petals themselves, fabric draperies, artificial butterflies or appliqués.
Idea! An excellent solution for a wedding in the Art Nouveau style is a bouquet of black and white callas, complemented by abstract iron elements. The main thing is to remember to take them out before throwing them to your friends.
general information
This type of plant was brought from South Africa for the British royal family. Later, in the 20s of the last century, they began to spread throughout Europe, and during this period the first photographs of wedding bouquets of calla lilies were taken, which gradually became as popular as roses.
The most beautiful and valuable are the Zantedeschia varieties, which have austere and beautiful large flowers and juicy, bright glossy greenery.
Photo
In the hands of the bride, the callas are so tender and pure, as if nature itself created them for the wedding ceremony. In addition to their external beauty, callas are quite persistent and unpretentious flowers, which is why florists love to include them in flower arrangements.
Care Tips
Callas are persistent flowers, but proper care will increase the quality and elasticity of the bud for the entire time allotted to the plant after cutting:
- Cut calla lilies last for two weeks.
- The vase with the bouquet is placed in a place where there is no direct sunlight and no drafts.
- Nothing is added to water for flowers. The use of disinfectants and bleaching agents and fertilizing will lead to rotting of the stem.
- Slightly wilted buds from damp weather and excess humidity can be brought back to life if you let them “dry out”.
- Before assembling into a bouquet on a floral sponge, the callas are sealed off, because they cannot take moisture from the foam.
- It is better to place a bouquet with these plants in an opaque container, because the process of photosynthesis that takes place in the stems leads to curling of the bud.
- If the end of the stem is treated with wax, the calla will remain fresh longer.
- From unwatered stems you can weave beautiful wreaths and decorations for the bride’s hair.
