Key Takeaways
- Calla lilies are a timeless choice for bouquets, offering year-round availability and the ability to stand alone or mix beautifully with other blooms.
- Creative bouquet designs, like bending long-stemmed calla lilies into a ring or pairing them with wildflowers, add a unique, modern touch.
- Personalize your bouquet by incorporating sentimental details, such as a keepsake or a meaningful ribbon, for a heartfelt design.
While much of the focus of your bridal ensemble revolves around your gown, shoes, and, of course, accessories, there's another key aspect of your look: your bouquet. When selecting the florals for your bundle, you may decide to to play into your color scheme, choose a bloom that's significant to you and your partner, or opt for a seasonal flower. However, if you're feeling a bit stuck—and are searching for something that is both classic and trend-forward, consider a calla lily bouquet. "I believe the calla lily speaks for itself: a sleek, glamorous, sophisticated, [and] timeless look," says Isabelle Kline, a destination wedding planner and designer.
This trumpet-shaped bloom can easily stand alone or be mixed in with other flowers, building depth, providing intrigue, and most importantly, creating a stunning visual for your bridal bouquet. Plus, these florals are typically available year-round, making them relatively easy for your florist to obtain. "Small bouquets, depending on large calla lilies versus miniature calla lilies, can range from $45 to $65, approximately $5 to $8 per stem," says Kline. "Larger bouquets can cost $180 or more, depending on the design and number of stems." When designing your bouquet, consider taking a monochromatic approach to this all-important arrangement. Remember: It doesn't take a lot for these blooms to shine. "Simple is more when designing with calla lilies," says Kline.
Looking for some inspiration for your own calla lily bouquet? Read on for 13 of our favorite arrangements that incorporate this white flower.
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Combine Flowers of Various Lengths
Photo by Nikki Baker Photography
This bouquet, which was designed by Long Stem Disco, featured calla lilies of various lengths. Opting to secure the floral stems with a white ribbon, the bride combined modern and traditional elements for the perfect springtime bundle. At the ceremony, the bridesmaids each carried a calla lily down the aisle, foreshadowing the bride's stunning arrangement.
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Opt for a Dramatic Ribbon
Photo by Nikki Strekowski Photo
To bring a hint of drama to your bouquet, secure your calla lilies with a dramatic ribbon, complete with an oversized bow. If the stems of your florals are a bit shorter, the additional fabric will transform your arrangement into a statement-making design that draws attention to your gown and accessories.
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Carry a Bouquet Purse
Photo by Maria Hibbs
Bouquet purses are one of the biggest wedding trends right now. Instead of carrying their floral arrangements with two hands, brides are placing their blooms into woven baskets—or attaching them to looped handles, as seen here at this couple's Mallorca elopement. For the celebration, florist Otro Cantar secured the bundle of calla lilies with a white tie before affixing them to the ring.
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Bend Your Stems
Photo by Meghan Baskin
Consider taking inspiration from this bride when it comes to your bridal bouquet. Rather than securing her florals with a ribbon or twine, she bent her long-stemmed calla lilies into a ring-like shape, creating a unique, contemporary arrangement.
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Feature Oversized Florals
Photo by Mashaida Co.
At this bride's California wedding, she made sure that her bridal bouquet left a mark. For the ceremony, she carried a bundle of oversized calla lilies, created by Lambert Floral Studio, down the aisle. By pairing the structured blooms with whimsical wildflowers, she added a visually-interesting twist to the monochromatic arrangement.
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Consider a Posy Bouquet
Photo by Sasithon Photography
Want something a bit more petite when it comes to your ceremony flowers? Consider a posy bouquet that features calla lilies. Even though you may assume that these blooms would overwhelm a small bundle, this bride—with the help of Found Floral—proved otherwise at her California nuptials.
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Add in Orchids and Amaranthus
Photo by Elizabeth Pishal
For this bride's wedding, Floralgal Kel paired calla lilies with phalaenopsis orchids and amaranthus for a unique bouquet that was reminiscent of a enchanted forest. The white-and-green bundle was the perfect accompaniment to the rest of the bride's ensemble for her modern San Francisco wedding.
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Integrate a Personal Touch
Photo by KD Photo Production
Consider adding a personal touch to your bridal bouquet by integrating a sentimental keepsake into it. For her family-focused elopement, this bride's best friend arranged her all-white bundle of orchids, amaranthus, and calla lilies. "She made it very special by personalizing it with a photo of my late mom," the bride said.
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Opt for Longer Stems
Photo by For the Love of It
To lend an ethereal touch to your bouquet, select long-stemmed calla lilies. That's precisely what this bride did for her fashion-forward celebration in Beverly Hills, California. The blooms, which were arranged by Nuude Botanica, lent a romantic and garden-inspired feeling to the modern fête.
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Pair Your Bouquet With Petals
Photo by Meghan Baskin
Bringing out the bright white color of her calla lily bouquet, this bride and groom shared a photo-worthy kiss under falling petals at their micro wedding. The bridal bouquet, a simple (but elegant) bundle of the trumpet-shaped florals, was the perfect complement to the bride's modern, long-sleeve gown.
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Mix and Match Different Textures
Photo by Brittanee Taylor
For this couple's nuptials, Solstice Bloom mixed and matched different florals for a romantic, garden-style bouquet. The stunning combination of green and white blooms, which included calla lilies, lent a rustic-meets-elevated touch to the bride's ensemble.
