Make the Most of Calla Lily Wedding Decoration

When you think of calla lilies, you probably picture the traditional elegant white flower with the yellow cone-shaped center. If you are thinking of incorporating calla lily wedding decoration, these beautiful flowers also come in a variety of colors, including pink, purple, burgundy and even black. One of these shades may fit be a perfect complement to the colors you have chosen for your wedding.

Calla lilies, meaning “magnificent beauty”, have long been symbols of purity and grace. When used in wedding bouquets, Calla lillies are usually presented in a cascade style. These long-stemmed bouquets are held as if carrying a baby, in the nook of the arm.

An alternate presentation for calla lilly wedding bouquet is to cut the stems shorter and wrap them just beneath the flower, to resemble a traditional hand-held bouquet. In addition, matching groom’s boutonniere can be made using a single flower.

If you wish to extend the use of calla lily wedding decorations beyond just the bouquets and boutonnieres, consider stationary that features this special flower. You can send your invitations on paper with a subtle embossed calla lily in the background. Matching thank you notes are available as well. There are even seating place cards and wedding programs that picture this beautiful symbol.

The image of the calla lily can also serve as the unifying theme for your wedding. There are many calla lily wedding decoration accessories, including cake toppers, candles, centerpieces, vases and guest books, just to name a few.

As wedding favors for your guests, a small picture frame featuring a calla lily would provide your guests with a lasting memory of the day. You might also consider giving guests 2-3 calla lily bulbs wrapped in organza with instructions on how to plant them.

Even the wedding cake itself can prominently feature hand-crafted calla lilies made of frosting. It can be time-consuming to make these delicate edible flowers, so be prepared to splurge if you wish to have a lot of these all over the cake.

Calla lilies are usually available year-round, but occasionally it is harder to find them in the fall season. If you find that you are unable to procure as many as you need, or if the cost of fresh flowers exceeds your budget, you can purchase silk flowers are a craft store. These are sold in bunches or as single stems.

Native to South Africa, calla lilies are also known as ‘lily of the Nile’or ‘florist’s calla’. The name for this flower is somewhat misleading. Calla lilies are not actually ‘lillies’, but in reality, belong to the Arum family, which also includes other houseplants such as the philodendron and caladium.

It is particularly useful to know that these flowers are highly toxic and may be deadly if ingested. Therefore, you may want to use an alternate choice of flower for the little ones in your wedding party.

If you have always pictured yourself getting married surrounded by these majestic flowers, there is no reason not to go all the way with your calla lily wedding decoration scheme.