Much like roses, calla lilies come in a variety of sizes and colors, which make them a great choice for weddings held during any season. Florists love to work with this bloom, and you can integrate calla lilies into nearly any color scheme. The thick, straight stems make these flowers stand up tall in centerpieces or hold their form well in a single arm bouquet. The photos seen below show off the beauty and versatility of this stunning wedding flower, and were found at the Oregon Coastal Flowers website:
White calla lilies are the most classic presentation of the bloom. These flowers are available in mini (blooms from 1 1/2" to 3" long and 2 to 2 1/2" wide) or standard sizes (petals 3-5" long and 3-4" wide). This beautiful white flower makes a dramatic statement when displayed individually or with smaller flowers in complementary colors. White calla lilies with a single yellow center stamen are the most common color choice for brides. Because of it's wild popularity and simple design, the calla lily has been integrated into a number of wedding favors, toasting flutes and cake serving sets.
Calla lilies in shades of yellow are a great choice for spring or summer weddings. Although they are more uncommon than the white lily, these beautiful blooms are found in many mixed wedding bouquets. Colored calla lilies are only available in the miniature size, but even the "mini" flowers are a significant size. Yellow calla lilies are a great compliment to the orange flowers pictured directly below, they also create a stunning contrast against purple or red color schemes.
Orange calla lilies can be found with varying amounts of yellow streaks, commonly called "flame" calla lily. These flowers work well in an autumn-themed bouquet mixed with leaves and berries, and they look especially beautiful against the white background of a bridal gown.
Pink calla lilies can often be found streaked with white, which make them an excellent partner to their white counterparts. These blooms are beautiful for summer weddings and create a stunning bouquet when mixed with pink stargazer lilies, peonies, roses or carnations.
Red calla lilies are more uncommon than the colors shown above, and are often found in bridal bouquets paired with roses. Some creative florists have even inserted a red rose into the center of the red calla lily for a unique boutonniere. These flowers also make a dramatic statement at black and white themed weddings.
These deep red/purple blooms are the most dramatic representation of the calla lily, and are an elegant choice for evening weddings. The unique flowers range in color from red to nearly black, and look beautiful with an autumn or winter wedding theme. Many florists will bunch these flowers together, leaving the long stems intact, and bind them with rhinestone-studded ribbon.
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