A Calla Lily Wedding Featuring Most Popular Flower Choice
Why do Brides choose Calla lilies most often for their wedding flowers? Only the Bride herself can tell you precisely why it was the most favored choice for her, but it isn’t hard to see numerous reasons that make Calla lilies the number one wedding flower choice.
If you are thinking of featuring Calla lilies in your wedding, here are decor and flower ideas to give you a head start. Make your wedding flower selection a happy part of the best day in your life.
The Most Popular Choice for Good Reason
The blooms have presence; just a few make a statement. The simple curved shape of the spathe (the part most evident) is very modern in form.
Why are Callas First on the Wedding Flower List?
The blooms are extremely elegant. A smooth modern form, creamy white color or subtle tints, and their long stalk make them sublime for wedding flower use.
A Calla lily is an all season flower, available at any time of the year. They are also all season in their look, not being identified strongly with any certain month like peonies or chrysanthemums. But they are at their best in winter, when other choices are scarce.
A versatile flower that can be incorporated within all of the wedding flower arrangements and uses, whether it be bouquets or centerpieces.
Creating Ambience for a Calla Lily Wedding
Elegant table centerpieces or floral accents
More Reasons To Choose a Calla Winter Theme
Top of the list for the most popular, most available, and most versatile flower for weddings.
They have a distinctive appearance, and their strong lines are best paired with foliage or flowers that echo the simple curved lines of the flower.
Bear grass is a classic foliage pairing.
When Simplicity Is Important
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Sophisticated Bouquet
In the classic white bouquet, only a few will be needed with some floral accents and variegated foliage. It creates a fresh and artistic flower bouquet that won’t look fussy or “over the top”
The Look
One reason that Brides love this flower is the elegant, curvilinear shape of the blooms.
Just a few of the flowers can make a beautiful statement, and I helped set up a wedding reception that had simple arrangements of three calla lilies each in a tall, clear, modern vase with only a few strands of bear grass. Each table was set off magnificently, and the simple arrangements made quite a statement.
Beautiful Colors
These blooms come in some of the most delicious colors, and always look tasteful.
A Bride’s bouquet of white can be echoed with the attendants having the same flower shape of callas with the nuance of the wedding colors in their bouquets.
Or the bridal bouquet can be the color of one of the several that make Calla lilies so sophisticated. Calla lilies come in Pinks, Lavenders, Eggplant, Orange, Peach, Yellow, and Bi-colors.
Different Sizes
They also come in mini sizes. That is enough variety to cover bridesmaids, flower girls, boutonnieres, Mother’s corsages, and every other wedding flower arrangement. No wonder Calla lily is a top choice for wedding flowers.
The Perfect Boutonniere
Colors of crisp green and mellow orange
Why Choose One Elegant Flower for Your Entire Wedding?
Availability is just one of the reasons to go with this for your bridal flowers. Ease of design, and an eye on the budget are two more factors in favor of this theme.
Available Online
Ordered online, fresh and direct, have a buckets of water ready to submerse and ready your flowers for arrangements, if you are making D-I-Y wedding flowers.
I have worked with these, and they are easy and outstanding in effect.
For Fall Weddings
Seasonal Flower Availability
There is no “off-season” for Calla lilies, so simply remember to order at least four weeks in advance of your event, ensuring the type and color of your chosen flowers.
If other flowers are used with them, be sure florists can as easily obtain those materials as well. Check with the month listed in my Wedding Flower link, for flowers in season. Choosing flowers that are available to florists will keep costs down and make sure that your planned blossoms are obtainable.
Theme Flower Versatility
Their beauty means that the shape is used in decorating many different types of accessories. Whether you wish your flower theme to be echoed in guestbooks, cake decorations, candles, or even decals on the wall, Calla lily designs are likely to be found.
About This Flower
Of the Zantedeschia genus the flower most often called and sold as the Calla lily is Zantedeschia aethiopica, which is also known as the arum lily. Other names? Trumpet lily and Pig lily.
Large, with white blooms, there are other types sold which have colors. All varieties with colorful flowers are other species of Zantedeschia. Most are not hardy north of Zone 7 or 8, but Z. aethiopica may survive in zone 6.
Native to South Africa, the plants grow in marshes close to bodies of water.
Comes in Colors!
Blooms for any Month
The Right Flowers For Your Wedding Month, Available … Have you wondered which flowers are available in the month of your wedding? Check these flower listings to find what’s fresh, which fulfill your color scheme, and floral tips,
From Budget Saving to Designs that will Wow
Take a look at wedding flower idea books, they will inspire you.
If ‘how to’ or just inspiration is needed a flower design book is going to save time and money in figuring which flowers to pick, and how to use them.
Besides the Fresh Flowers, Bridal Accessories
With the many accessories in this motif, there are an array of ways to tie together the theme of everything in the wedding décor.
Wedding Accessories with Flair – Gala Calla Event
Lovely bouquet
Make the Favors Special – Arum Lily designs fit into any Décor
Make your wedding one to remember, with favors that remind your guests of your joy, and grace their homes with an elegant candle holder.
One way to use these is as table décor. Lighting the reception tables, include notes on the tables which invite your guests to take one home. Save the attractive boxes for your guests to transport their lovely votive holders home. Such a lovely reminder of a perfect wedding!
Beauty
Even a single bloom is stunning
Your guests will know they stepped into a special time and place from the very beginning. Greet them with the elegance of Calla-decorated accessories repeating the swirling curved theme of your floral choice.
Easy to Make Your Own
Bouquets for attendants, the Bride, and the table, all are easy and possible to make yourself (or a friend can do it, you have enough to take care of!)
Bouquet How-To Tutorial
Corsage Instruction
Meaning and Symbolism
Two ways of denoting meaning through the inclusion of certain flowers are by consulting a “Language of Flowers” Victorian resource and also by the modern cultural connotation.
The usual color of an arum lily (another name for them) is white, and that is the color chosen for weddings because it represent innocence and purity. The Victorian meaning for the flower was “Magnificent Beauty”. Combine the two meanings and there is a symbol for Innocent, or Pure Beauty, which is very appropriate for a wedding day.
When colors vary from white, the emotional meaning of color comes into the picture. Red is connected with passion, Orange is playfulness and happiness, Pink is feminine, and Yellow is cheer and sunshine. For some, the colors may carry other meanings, and it is a good idea to investigate how people in your culture (or one you marry into) may feel about a specific hue.
Because of its long association with marriage in our culture, another significance is to wish for “marital bliss”, “true devotion”.
It is good reason to center décor around this stylish flower.
From Tip to Toe
Right from the start with the save-the-date to the final day with nail art as a finishing touch, the form of this flower can adorn all parts of the celebration.
The Bride’s Bouquet
A More Modern Look
Because this flower is so elegant it is chosen for a decoration on many wedding items, such as pens, guestbooks, favors, wedding goblets, and candles, to just name a few. Every accessory possible seems to come with the calla motif.
It gives a look that is modern or traditional. It was a favored flower during the roaring twenties and is just as popular today.
It was delightful to see how easy it is to carry this theme throughout the wedding and reception venue. Seamlessly transitioning from table to guestbook areas, highlighting the bridal table, decorating the Church, it is no wonder this is the one most popular wedding flower rivaling even the traditional rose.
The lines of this flower, its ability to stand alone (two flowers in a vase make a statement) create a modern, sophisticated mood.
Bridal Photo Vignette
bridal vignette
Simplicity
The simplicity of the Calla lily and long lasting bloom means they have an air of formality for the most grand of weddings, but their simple lines are also ideal for casual or modern weddings.
Continue The Theme Into The Cake Decoration
Calla Lily Wedding – From Bouquets To Sugar Paste Cake Flowers
Learn how to make the Calla lily a part of your wedding celebration- here are some ideas and how-to videos. If you aren’t a d-i-y person, let the design ideas illustrate what you wish in a cake or bouquet.
Choose flowers that are in season to get the best prices.
Discover Which Flowers Are in Season for Your Wedding!
Every month has its own seasonal flowers. To obtain the most beautiful, fresh, and affordable flowers, it helps to know what is readily available for your bridal month.
Flowers are one of the more expensive wedding purchases aside from the wedding venue and food costs. These arrangements add to the beauty of a wedding while also wafting a lovely fragrance and natural ambiance to the entire scene. How do you choose what flowers to use to convey the mood you want to set?
How to Make the Best Flower Choice
Look at the months you are considering for your wedding date.
Consider the colors of your wedding theme.
Brainstorm your favorite flowers that you'd like to include.
Make your choice from the readily available blooms for that time of year.
The Ultimate Wedding Flower Guide
Flower Availability by Season
What Flowers Symbolize Months?
Wedding Floral Styles
List of Blooms by Color
Floral Color Trends
Popular Flower Color Schemes
Using Flowers to Create a Wedding Theme
Classic Wedding Hues
Tussy Mussy for Mothers
Video: How to Make a Modern Bouquet
Video: How to Arrange a Traditional Arrangement
wedding flowers for each month
Flowers for Each Month of the Year
Many flowers are available year-round, but even with the worldwide growers and fast shipping currently in existence, some blooms still remain seasonal.
Flowers Available During All Seasons
Roses
Anthuriums
Orchids
Tropical flowers
Lilies
Gerberas daisies
General Flower Guidelines for Each Season
1. Winter Weddings: December, January, February
Many of the classic blossoms are available. They may be combined with surprising elements such as evergreen foliage, berries, or sparkling baubles. The resulting look is most often an elegant one.
2. Spring Weddings: March, April, May
Refer to the table for blooms available in the spring. Some are only available then, like peonies.
3. Summer Weddings: June, July, August
As you might expect, this season offers the most choices, from Astrantias to Viburnums and multitudes in between. The colors range from light to bright and include some rich, deep tones.
4. Fall Weddings: September, October, November
During this time, berries, flowers in richer and brighter colors, and harvest themes abound.
Tips to Choose the Best Flowers for Your Wedding
Tulips are at their best quality and pricing in February.
Lilacs are in season in the spring. Don't expect them during other seasons.
Hydrangeas are in season during the summer. You could still access them during the other seasons, but you'll be working with inferior blooms.
Gardenias will brown or bruise very easily from any physical contact.
Callas are sensitive to cold temperatures and can suffer from frost damage. They tolerate the heat well because they retain moisture efficiently.
Lily of the valley can be very expensive, and their availability is usually limited to May.
Stephanotis, or Madagascar Jasmine, is extremely delicate.
Floral Availability by Season
March, April, May
June, July, August
September, October, November
December, January, February
Lily of the Valley
Asiatic lily
Physalis
Ranunculus
Peonies
Black-eyed Susan
Amaryllis
Gerbera daisies
Tulips
Cosmos
Bittersweet
Tulips
Hyacinths
Delphiniums
Hydrangea
Calla lilies
Mophead Hydrangea
Gladioli
Roses
Anemones
Cherry blossom
Columbine
Sugar Maple (foliage)
Kangaroo paw
Columbine
Larkspur
Sunflower
Gloriosa lilies
Lilac
Pee Gee Hydrangea
Scabiosa
Chrysanthemums
Poppy
Garden Roses
Gerberas
Roses
Ranunculus
Clematis
Mums
Cymbidium orchids
Rose
Cockscomb
Freesia
Daisy
Violet
Sunflower
Zinnia
Winter has best choice & prices on cymbidium orchids
Wedding flowers for each month
What Flowers Symbolize What Months?
Many fresh flowers are chosen for their meanings. Ever since Kate Middleton became the Duchess of Cambridge, the Countess of Strathearn, and Baroness Carrickfergus, flower meanings have become much more a part of modern wedding flower choices.
If you don't want to go by traditional flower meanings, another way to choose them would be to combine "birth month flowers."
Blooms of Your Birth Month
January: The Carnation
February: The Violet
March: The Daffodil
April: The Daisy
May: The Lily
June: The Rose
July: The Delphinium
August: The Gladiolus
September: The Aster
October: The Orchid
November: The Chrysanthemum
December: The Narcissus
Roses And Vanda Orchids for Any Month
Pick Floral Materials for Your Style
According to experts, 95 percent of wedding bouquets are hand-tied. Besides the actual flowers, materials you might use to create bouquets and centerpiece arrangements are the following: visual accents, ribbons, and wire. Here are different floral styles you can try.
1. Glamorous
In these bouquets, the flowers are bunched together. Then, the stems are wrapped in a wide satin ribbon. Brides who wish for glamorous bouquets can choose beads, jeweled pins, rhinestone picks, pearls, and decorated ribbons (sometimes with monograms) to adorn the plain ribbon-wrapped base.
2. Rustic And Natural
Beach and garden themes, which continue to be quite popular, have a more rustic and natural look. Rustic elements include shells, starfish, feathers, sand dollars, berries, twigs, or pinecones worked into the arrangement.
3. Elegant
The rose, an elegant bouquet flower, reigns as queen in the floral shop as she does in the garden. Trendier flower choices are lilies, full-blown peonies, romantic hydrangeas, tulips, and elegant orchids.
4. Farm Girl Sweet
The just-picked casual look of loosely arranged flowers is increasingly replacing the tightly-bound bouquet shapes. The vivid flower colors in both wedding colors and flowers are continuing to grow in popularity.
Delicate Hues for a Spring or Early Summer Wedding: Fresh Flowers Decorate a Special Spring Wedding Cake.
Romantic Pink and Pearls
A List of Wedding Blooms by Color
1. Red Wedding Flowers
Anthuriums
Gerberas
Freesias
Tulips
Alstroemeria
Rose
Calla lilies
Amaryllis
Heliconia
2. Pink Wedding Flowers
Gerberas
Freesias
Tulips
Alstroemeria
Rose
Calla lilies
Amaryllis
'Stargazer' lilies
Lisianthus
Cymbidium orchid
Nerine
3. White Wedding Flowers
Lily of the Valley
Peonies
Tulips
Hyacinths
Rose
Freesia
Calla lilies
Stephanotis
Lilac
Amaryllis
Lisianthus
Stars of Bethlehem
4. Yellow Wedding Flowers
Gerberas
Freesias
Tulips
Lilies
Rose
Calla lilies
Amaryllis
Daffodils
Sunflowers
Coreopsis
Marguerites
Chrysanthemums
Blue Hydrangea and White Astrantia Brides Bouquet: Soft as the first day of summer, this is mainly made of two contrasting flower choices with graceful Bear's grass. Perfect for semi-formal or outdoor weddings.
5. Blue Wedding Flowers
Anemones
Freesias
Hydrangeas
Hyacinths
Delphiniums
Statice
Veronica
Sea Holly
Nigella
Sweet Pea
Pansies
Muscari
Iris
Tweedia
6. Purple Wedding Flowers
Lisianthus
Anemones
Freesias
Hydrangeas
Hyacinths
Statice
Veronica
Sweet peas
Pansies
Iris
Vanda orchids
Orchids
Tulip
Stocks
Lilacs
Eggplant Calla lily
Dahlias
Scabiosa
Violets
7. Orange Wedding Flowers
Gerberas
Freesias
Tulips
Lilies
Roses
Mango Calla lily
Birds of Paradise
Sunflowers
Gloriosa daisies
Marguerites
Chrysanthemums
Spider protea
Kniphofia
Physalis
Dahlias
Wedding Flower Trends: Green and Gingham
What Colors Are Trending for Weddings?
One of the top trends for weddings is mint green, with centerpieces and even bouquets incorporating succulents to create a subtle mint green palette.
The newest colors are fresh pastels and, of course, gorgeous red.
Experiment with colors that are dusty and reminiscent of an old-fashioned era. Examples are dusty pear green, light tangerine, light aqua, or gold, matched up with gray, chestnut, or beige (the muted, subtle, and tender colors).
Chocolate brown or black paired with bright jewel tones, turquoises, and pinks will still be a popular palette.
Teal and purple make a stunning pair—think peacock feather colors. The trendy addition of succulents to a bridal bouquet lends harmonious shades to a bouquet for this palette.
Consult the Pantone color choices since your bridesmaids' dresses and other purchases will follow those color trends. I use Pantone color trends regularly when designing wedding stationery to provide a foolproof way to match hues to bridesmaid dresses and other important sources of a color theme. Take swatches along when consulting with a florist.
It is possible to have a completely coordinated look for everything, from the bridal party flowers to the table settings. Think about which flower colors will complement the colors you choose for your wedding theme.
Popular Wedding Combos - Trends by Season:
Sunflower Bouquet
Wedding Flowers in classic red and white
Wedding Flowers in pink, red, and white
Wedding Flowers with a Wildflower theme
Popular Wedding Combos – Trends by Season: Lilac and Mint Combo on Flickr
Popular Flower Color Schemes
Here are some popular color themes for different seasons. I have chosen some floral material suggestions to create your chosen color combination.
1. Winter
All-White Wedding: The bride won't be the only one wearing white. It'd be a stunning event.
Black and White: These two colors together create a very striking and formal look. There are no truly black flowers, but Calla lilies come in an almost black and creamy white, which may give you a tuxedo effect for all your flowers.
Blue and White: This is a classic combination that can easily be done in flowers. Simple and economical, blue hydrangeas are a lovely option to use to contrast with white roses.
Silver/Grey and White: This could be one of the best themes for gorgeous floral arrangements. There are many silver-foliaged plants are used by florists, and most of the traditional and fragrant blooms for weddings are white. Examples include Artemisia, Tuberose, Lily of the Valley, orchids, succulents, Lambs Ears (betony), and lavender foliage.
White and Navy Blue: Have a navy color theme? What looks more fresh and crisp than simple white calla lilies or sumptuous white roses? They are available in every month, too.
2. Spring
Celadon and Pink: Soft green foliage and the many shades of pink flowers available make this an easy floral theme to accomplish.
Robin's Egg Blue and Pink: Forget-me-nots or Cynoglossum create the right blue, while you can have your pick of pink roses, Callas, or peonies.
Lilac and Chocolate Brown: Cymbidium orchids come in brown, and lilac is found in many blossoms and other orchids. Dahlias come in both hues. Freesias also come in a beautiful lilac.
3. Summer
Mint Green: Mint leaves, variegated ivy, fresh white flowers, and even bells of Ireland keep the beauty of this hue going throughout the table arrangements.
Burnt Orange and Cranberry Red: Try this combination of delicious colors in autumn flowers like chrysanthemums, berries, red and orange roses, certain sunflowers, blanket flowers, and more!
Royal Blue and Sun Yellow: Irises have a beautiful royal blue color that you can accent with ribbons and dyed carnations. Sun yellow is one of nature's favorites— yellow daisies, mums, roses, Callas, and all sorts of choices can round out the wedding decor.
4. Fall
Chocolate Brown and Taupe: With this subtle color combo, a spark of bright color might be your accent. If you desire a completely muted look, just go for white flowers with silver foliage. Chocolate lace flowers make a delicate filler.
Burnt Orange and Chocolate Brown: Mums and sunflowers, gloriosa daisies, and Callas could deck out these themes.
Celadon and Chocolate Brown: Pair together the palest green foliage with green roses or carnations and preserved magnolia leaves.
Yellow and Chocolate Brown: Yellow and brown are two of the colors found in the always useful and elegant Callas.
Cascade of calla lily and roses in subtle purple and rose is lush and romantic
Very simple hydrangeas bring a bright spot of pastel green to the mocha brown dresses.
Old Fashioned Roses are a romantic choice.
White lily, Carnations, and Ornithogalum (Star of Bethlehem) bring variation of a pure white theme.
Cream white roses, berries, red foliage are gorgeous for winter bouquets.
Popular Wedding Color Combinations
Red
Pink
Blue
green
purple
Apple Red and Black
Hot Pink and Black
Diamond Blue and Coral
Peapod Green, Blue, and Mocha Brown
Warm Gray and Purple
Red and Blush Pink
Hot Pink and Navy
Lavender and Sky Blue
Olive, Hunter, Slate, White
Ivory, Lavender, Plum
Strawberry, Sugar, White, Gold
Gold, Mauve, and Blush Pink
Sky Blue, Light Coral Orange, and Light Yellow
Kiwi, Pink, Plum, Silver
Raspberry, Lavender, Ivory, Blush
Trendy and Popular Color Combinations for Weddings
Use Flowers to Create Your Wedding Theme!
Example: Calla Lilies
Sleek, elegant, unstated and sophisticated - no wonder Callas are the top choice for brides.
Calla lilies are popular not only for their graceful, elegant shape and variety of color choices but also because they are perennially available.
Whether you use fresh flowers or their representations, they can adorn all your decorations, from the bouquet to the guest books. It creates a very elegant and coordinated look to the ceremony and reception.
If you love Calla lilies, center your theme around them. They are the most popular of the nuptial blossoms. Carry a theme of the meaning of the flowers you choose into your choice of favors. In this case, Callas represent purity and faithfulness. Artists painted these blooms in their pictures of the Virgin Mary.
Wedding Flower Arrangement Advice: Autumn Orange Is Amazing
What Are Classic Wedding Hues?
You may not find all the colors of these popular wedding themes in a blossom, but use ribbons to tie up bouquets or accent floral displays.
Tiffany Blue
Aqua Blue
Teal Blue
Navy Blue
Pistachio Green
Honeysuckle Pink
Red
Orange
Purple
Chocolate/Mocha
Black and White
Color trends come and go, but there are perennial favorites that are always regarded as good colors for weddings. Any of them can be made fashionable when combined with accents and elements, such as metallics in silver, pewter, copper, or rose gold. Harmonies like Tiffany Blue and rose quartz create a variation on the newest themes.
Fresh flowers can be in the main color or an accent shade, and the metallic elements can be added with ribbons or jeweled pins instead of the typical pearl pins. Some flowers, like roses, come in such a wide array of colors they are included in almost every color theme.
A Tussy Mussy, Perhaps?
According to Trends, more and more mothers are carrying small posies instead of wearing the traditional corsage. Those small "posie" bouquets would be what used to be known as "Tussy-Mussy" bouquets.
Here is a suggested example of green colors from Martha Stewart:
"In a gilded cascade, beaded florets, strung by hand, glint like tiny holiday lights amid cymbidium orchids, bupleurum, gloriosa lilies, and lady's mantle; velvety gold-tipped cockscomb lend their own luster. The stems are wrapped in a wide gold band of satin ribbon and adorned with "something old": a starlike rhinestone brooch."
When the April blizzard hit that day, an indoor venue was a good thing! The tropical plants and the unique atmosphere of this Conservatory wedding made us all forget the stormy weather outdoors. We were in the perfect garden.
Well, no weddings are completely perfect, but my daughtercareful planning did make her wedding one of the most perfect ones I have ever attended. I played a small part, which makes me happy, but it was largely her exquisite taste and her choices that led to a delightful wedding for her, her husband, her family, and her guests.
I’d love to tell you about it and include some reasons why a conservatory wedding ceremony was such a wonderful experience for all of us.
Follow me into Franklin Park Conservatory for the full dream wedding story, and how it unfolded…
The Ceremony
The Ceremony
A Wedding Inside The Franklin Park Conservatory
Wedding in the Franklin Park Conservatory
…Amongst the art and the botanical plantings
If you would like to plan to have Franklin Park Conservatory as the venue for you wedding, what might you expect?
My daughter chose to hold the wedding ceremony at the Conservatory, while having her reception at another location. If she had held the reception at the Conservatory the requirements, at the time, were to use their catering, which is a fine choice for some, but we had a family friend who is a professional and wanted his talents to create the reception dinner.
There are a wide array of choices for wedding ceremonies and receptions at the Franklin Park Conservatory. Besides the Palm House where my daughter’s ceremony was held there are other areas such as “The Bride’s Garden”, “The Zen Terrace”, to cater to the needs of your particular plans.
To make a reservation for your wedding or for an appointment to visit the Conservatory, contact the Special Events Office at 614.645.1800
One of the very nice things about having a wedding in a botanic garden is the fact that the guests may wander around the conservatory exhibits afterward, and while wedding photographs are being taken. The areas for getting the wedding party ready were clean and worked well, even for a large size of attendants.
A wedding in a botanical garden has to be one of my favorite experiences, ever.
I thought it was elegant and had all the feel of a garden wedding with none of the weather risks (inside, of course- we had a freak April blizzard outside).
Table Decor for your Theme
We made our own floral and candle table decor for my daughter’s wedding. Hand constructed paper lantern shades for votive candles, safely snuggled in glass holders. Smaller glass votive holders placed randomly on the tables. Rose petals were strewn around each centerpiece.
It was a very romantic and lovely effect overall. However, it was quite labor intensive. The paper lanterns were made months ahead.
I gathered together various floral materials and arranged it in foam forms covered with moss.
Flowers and Decorations – mock-up of the planned table decorations
To ensure a good result, I made mock-ups of the centerpieces a month ahead. The photo below shows it on a placemat on my dining room table
Pre-wedding mock-up of the centerpiece arrangements
The Actual Wedding Guest Tables
The Actual Wedding Guest Tables
The above photo is the actual wedding table as it looked during the reception. When creating your own, look for Botanical Garden themed votive holders for your tables. Lovely votive holders will light up the tables and are simply elegant. Fern designs or mercury glass would be perfect for a garden theme, or a nature look. However, any that match your color scheme will bring that certain “something”.
My daughter made her own invitations, using red paper, handmade paper, thin red satin ribbons and her calligraphy. You may not want to complicate your plans with that much effort, instead use the artistry of the creations from Zazzle.
Large sized decorative trays can hold a floral design with candles are a pretty and eye-catching display. They will show up against the greenery and can be used to accent the ceremony area. Use between two and four decorated trays at a minimum.
When there are valuable plants, the conservatory may have rules against bringing in your own floral material. In that case, glass flowers, or such things with florist moss may be substituted; be sure to check with the wedding coordinator of your venue.
If real candles are not allowed, there are marvelous LED candles that are safe and look like the real thing.
Yards Of Gauze Netting
I bought yards of flowing gauzy material to match my daughter’s accent color and bridesmaids dresses, it was used to create a canopy as a focal point where the vows would take place.
That was all the decorating necessary for the ceremony, besides the flowers for the wedding party itself.
For The Guest Tables
Individual dish gardens with moss, some river rocks, and sprigs of flowers were centered with candles in lanterns for table centerpieces. The groom had painstakingly made the lanterns from handmade paper (purchased), and balsa wood framework.
Purchased lanterns could work for those who don’t feel “crafty”.
Glass votive holders safely contained the candle flame. The floors were strewn with rose petals from the flower girls, and the tables lighted dusted with petals, too.
I found an idea from a nieces wedding that would work well in a conservatory setting.Three simple calla lilies in clear glass vases for each table. A few sprays of bear grass to give grace It is a a simple as that, but created a showy table centerpiece.
The Brides Table
I made special floral arrangements for the Brides table which included optic light butterflies within a low arrangement of flowers in flowerbox-like containers. I used dressy looking red metallic ones, but rustic wooden types could work just as well, or golden bronze…depending on the theme of the wedding. The fiber optics give a little fantasy light to the atmosphere.
We held the reception in a different venue, while desiring to keep the conservatory feel to the space. In order to accomplish this, I had purchased large sized orchid plants and arranged them together on a table, with two large garden flower planters filled with big sprays of flowering branches and store-bought florist flowers.
Set up on inexpensive plaster pedestals, they gave lots of floral impact to the room. The planters were duct taped to the pedestals for stability, and then the tape was covered with Spanish moss. the planters were the lightweight resin which were filled with balls of chicken wire to hold the arranged flowers.
If the reception is held within a conservatory setting, it is probably unnecessary to have the extra flowers arrangements, the table centerpieces should be enough.
Potted Orchids for Conservatory Effect
Orchids at Franklin Park Conservatory
In our case, we were not able to have the reception at the conservatory, but wanted to carry out a similar effect. I purchased large orchid plants and created groupings near the wedding party table. The plus side of this is that the orchid plants can go home with you!
Add your florals to the card table
Particularly, be sure to add touches of your Conservatory Garden Wedding theme, in this case florals, in places that are often left undecorated. The guest book area or wedding guest good wishes bowl. Be creative.
Considerations for a Conservatory Wedding – The pros and cons of a wedding inside a conservatory
Pro: the many plants and foliage surrounding the event means less money needed to budget for flowers.
Con: in warmer months the temperature can feel less comfortable inside the greenhouse conditions of a Conservatory.
Pro: guests will enjoy walking around and seeing interesting things.
Con: your wedding might be booked back to back with another and you are hurried out by the staff. (this happened to us)
The wedding venue
A Conservatory Garden Wedding Any Time of Year
A conservatory harmonizes with many wedding themes, we had an Asian theme. It would work equally well with any culture, a garden themed wedding, modern, vintage Victorian, even Safari themed.
Rrwarr! It has the ambiance of being outdoors without the worry of fickle weather dampening the plans. We even had an April blizzard that day, so you can imagine what that might have done to any plans involving the outdoors. After all is said and done, the wedding in the conservatory is one that I think I will remember as the most beautiful I ever attended. In truth, not just because it was my daughter’s happy day (although I’m sure that has a little something to do with it).
While June is the traditional Wedding month, every season has its advantages. Fall, or Autumn, has harvests, rich warm colors, abundant apples, chrysanthemums and pumpkins. A beautiful time for a wedding, and bountiful choices in wedding stationary to go with all that wealth of theme decor resources.
Autumn comes with a bountiful set of assets:
The weather is often ideal with moderate temperatures and many days to count on clear skies.
It is a colorful time of year with leaves changing, and large brightly colored fruits and flowers.
People love to decorate for this season, so there is a wealth of beautiful and fun decor to be had in most stores. And if that were not enough, this is the time when crafts are plentiful both to make and purchase from artisans.
Foods for fall are some the most loved and popular, making menus a delight to put together.
Fill in the details with a modern striped enclosure card. Reverse is copper with clay stripes.
Using modern typography ...
Fall Colors for Weddings
The traditional and the trendy, both can combine your personal favorite hues. While this season used to be known for highly saturated color, in recent years fall can borrow the more subtle tones of November. October crimson leaves and pumpkin oranges might be subdued to white pumpkins, dried grasses, and rustic browns.
Even if your chosen color theme is unusual for the season, it can be given its ties to Autumn through a creative blend of themes. Love dusty blue? Wildflowers of September often are blue in hue. Abundant blue and white asters come to mind.
Emerald green is easy to pair with other tones that echo the Autumn season. Emerald and gold with cream white is elegant and could match up with any floral such as roses or go rustic with gourds.
On the whole, the colors tend to be deep and rich for this time of year. Burgundy, navy blue and gold are a gorgeous combination. Adding the metal gold to any color scheme gives instant elegance and class.
Muted Orange
Deep Burgundy
Moody Darks
Sage Green
Golden Yellow
Varied Wildflowers
Trending Wedding Themes
Autumn Leaves
Harvest
Muted Orange, Burnt Orange, Terra Cotta
Boho Pampas Grass, Earthy Palms
Romantic Purples Floral
Rustic Woodland
Wildflower Boho
Lanterns
Vintage Victorian Amber and Red
Luxe Metallics - Gold or Copper
Black and Gothic
Country Chic
Sage, Terra cotta, Marsala with burnished leather
Fall Reception Décor
Harvest themes and pumpkins are everywhere this time of year, but your fall wedding doesn't always have to center around orange (unless you love it- and it is trendy, now). Even when paying tribute to harvest time, gourds and pumpkins come in a variety of elegant colors- from white and beige to yellow and deep emerald green.
However, not everyone wants the pumpkin motif. In recent years the Boho themes with lots of dried flowers and big stems of pampas grass or dried palm fans have been very popular. They are just now coming into their own as one of the top looks in invitations and decorations.
The Boho look is big and bold and is economical as well. It is easy to transport and set up because dried floral material is so much lighter and sturdy than fresh. Besides the ease with which it melds in a rustic , as well as elegant, venue. The colors are basically neutral which can be matched with almost any color for accent.
For flowers, though, the fresh choices for Autumn are rich and abundant. Roses, gorgeous chrysanthemums, romantic clouds of asters, these are in all the beautiful tones of apricot, gold, bronze, and purples. As well as tender pink, if staying with a blush wedding.
Because the flowers tend to be strong and full, containers that look like farm baskets, wine casks, Macrame ropes, lanterns, and even hollowed out gourds or pumpkins can be incorporated into the designs.
A favorite theme for this season has to be the leaves. While you could stay with the greenery of other seasons, the amazing hues of fall leaves lead themselves to color themes and bring bold, exciting ways to adorn the venue and the tables. Even accessories can have a leaf motif, if not the leaves, themselves.
Working with a Budget?
Who isn't? The newest advice from professional wedding planners is to concentrate on "day of" stationary and decor needs. While I, personally, love the look of beautiful invitations printed on luxurious paper, they are an expense that can be dispensed with in our digital age. Instead, be sure the Welcome, programs, table signs, menus, and favors take priority. Their design will also tie together the venue to make the guests feel welcome, and give a well-thought, planned sense to the all important day.
I really hope that this sample of ideas will help pull off a plan for the most perfect wedding ever. If a coastal theme or destination is in the plans, a Boho Beach Wedding theme can set the stage for you and your guests to have a memorable, relaxing day of celebration. Nothing is more wonderful than witnessing a happy bride on her special day.
From Coastal Theme ideas to makeup tips… discover if this style creates the wedding you’ve dreamt of.
What Makes It Boho?
Short for the word “Bohemian”, this style is dreamlike, and romantic. In keeping with outdoor venues, Boho Chic borrows from nature and is filled with elements that flow and harmonize with the environment, whether it be woodland, or, in this case, the seaside.
Bring everything into the decor that delights you about coastal living: shells, driftwood, soft colors, and loose, casual clothing. Flowers and foliage native to the area, string lights, and flickering candles. A bit quirky, quite unique, bohemian style is artistic with hippy overtones.
A loose, natural feeling pervades the entire venue and details.
It isn’t anything new to plan a beach wedding- the romantic draw of the ocean waves, the sun, sand, and sky above are what dreams are made of. Walks on the beach, relaxing on vacation, and the sheer beauty of the seaside create the kind of vibes we wish for this most important day. Events incorporating the destination of a favorite beach allow for lots of style leeway, and this theme of Boho natural and free feeling and elements is one of the most romantic.
It practically invites the bird feathers, driftwood, and shells of nature… and all that is beautiful in a coastal place to be part of the joy of the day.
Spectacular and Special
It isn’t just another day on the beach when a beach wedding has been planned. The blue ocean scene, the beautiful sand, and summer skies create an unforgettable frame for the perfect day to start your lives together. Excitement and joy are in the very air.
It doesn’t matter what continent you are on, the ocean and the outdoors, the beach and the sunshine all conspire to give everyone a good feeling that something wonderful is going to happen. And with all the details planned, that is just what happens. Even if the bride stumbles, it is all part of a wonderful day at the beach together. It is all part of the easy atmosphere that the seashore imparts.
Stickers and labels can be used to seal envelopes, label guest favors, mark seating, all sorts of ingenious ways to customize your wedding day
Using Zazzle’s wide range of quality products allow you to create wedding details that are personalized and have the look of bespoke accessories, invitations, and coordinate the look of everything from the save the dates through the thank-yous.
With favors, decor, and gifts for the wedding party all available for your colors and theme customizations.
To personalize your stationary, and many of your wedding accessories.
From Invitations to Favors
Zazzle has many products that will outfit your wedding, your way. Whether you choose something from an artist or make your own design, the products are great and can be customized. That means you could be planning the perfect beach wedding right now!
Take a look at their Wedding Center to make it even easier to take care of all your needs. Zazzle has come up with wonderful ideas that stem from years of expertise in helping brides to plan a perfectly unique, personalized event.
Totes are really popular for the bridal party. Make sure everyone can easily carry all their essentials in an organized way. Do your bridesmaids need to keep their lipstick, special wedding jewelry or any other important items together? Or do the bride and groom need to carry purchases during the honeymoon…AND have coordinated carry-all bags to proudly proclaim their newlywed status? Try designing your own if there aren’t any among the many that you could customize.
Shirts Match Up for the Bridal Party
Don’t forget to outfit the wedding party with custom tshirts, etc. for a truly casual and comfortable look during any of the events surround your ceremony, you might just want Tees that are tailored around your day and its theme.
Need matching shirts? Great idea for all the wedding party. Especially fun for bachelorette parties or destination wedding groups. His and hers available.
Water Bottle Favors
Personalized Water Bottle Labels – With a Beach Themed Label:
Here is a great idea for favors, especially for beach weddings where you can get quite hot and thirsty. And who doesn’t appreciate a bottle of refreshing water? The labels personalize the bottles and are easy to apply, and customized to match the wedding colors and theme.
Apply your own labels to handy water bottles as wedding favors.
Invitation Info
There is no need to settle for unoriginal run of the mill details when you have all these products and artists available. If you were to go to a custom stationer, who knows what it could cost? But ordering from this reputable company with their many ways of providing a satisfied customer with just the thing they want is economical.
Great Stationary
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Getting the entire set is possible: the invitations and envelops, the RSVP’s, the menu and table cards, and so much more.
On this page are some very cool ideas for using labels to personalize your own favors, instead of buying something that isn’t quite what you envisioned.
And I love the idea of the custom totes- totes are so useful long after the event is over, which keeps the happy event fresh in everyone’s memory.
The Perfect Beach Wedding Dress
Smooth, strapless dress has the right casual elegance to feel just right for enjoying the kiss of the sea.
If you think the weather might be a bit cool or you want a more covered look- there is a selection chosen for you, as well.
Drapey, romantic fabric detailing, this has enough elegance to make a beautiful bridal gown, but enough simplicity to create just the right look for a beach wedding. The loose and simple style has a boho vibe with voluminous skirt and lovely arm treatment.
Simple off shoulder dress with big wildflower bouquet
Location, Location
The location for your marriage ceremony and reception will be one of your most important decisions. Available shelter for weather changes is most welcome. Consider having the reception in a more sheltered situation.
Quote Me:
If you want to know how much I love you, count the waves.
Plan Perfect Details for a Destination Beach Wedding
If you are planning to travel to a destination to get married -and it involves anything coastal- there are lots of great designs for your accessories. Coordinate everything with your colors and theme.
Your Big Beautiful Seaside Wedding – Consider these points
Follow these tips for a less stress, and easy ways to create a pretty celebration that you and your guest recall with happy memories.
Get info on the area, try to choose a less frequented beach for more privacy.
Lei’s are not for Hawaii only- why not make these your wedding flowers? Leis can be ordered online and shipped to you, or you might try to make your own with volunteers.
Use seashells or big tropical drink glasses to hold centerpiece flowers.
Casual can be beautiful and perfectly fits a wedding by the sea.
Tips For A Sunny Bride – Light and Beautiful
Search for a beach worthy dress that is comfortable and made of lighter fabrics. Lace, silk, chiffon.
Your hair is classic in a chignon with a beautiful hairpin, comb or tiara. Loose hair or a bun pinned with tropical flowers is also stunning.
Veil? Light netting is fabulous. Try a “fascinator”.
Freshwater pearls are modern, yet elegant. They have a casual look that makes the famous sheen of the pearls show off your beauty, not upstage it. Nothing is more natural at the beach than pearls with their soft glow in the sunshine.
BHG article A North Carolina couple pulls off a show-stopping event with unique touches you can make your own, from star fish boutonnieres to a sea-shell covered cake.
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Pearls, Shells, White Feathers – Lace, Flowers, And Pretty Seashore Netting
Simple yet sophisticated look with a fascinator. Has a small veil included.
Beautiful Bohemian style for a simple gown
The timeless and elegant fascinator hat! Beautifully decorated with birdcage veil, pillbox hat, and feathers, this may give you the unique look you want for your beach nuptials. It has a more modern vibe that pairs perfectly with a simple Grecian gown.
More wedding details that bring out the relaxed and fun feel you want for your Beach-venue or theme.
A Cute Wedding Cake Topper
Darling bridal couple strikes just the right pose for a casual and relaxed beach wedding. Makes an adorable wedding cake topper.
– What to wear to a wedding at the seaside? Light layering over a strapless top or camisole. This is an idea for the ultra casual bride or an outfit for bridesmaids and wedding guests. Pair with a gauzy skirt or loose slacks or whatever length you like.
For The Wedding Day – A beautiful destination wedding
Themed Decorations
The fruit of the sea, nets, and seashells, all give an underline to the ocean and beach theme of the bride and grooms celebration of their vows.
Fish Net Great for Wedding Decor– this one is made from cotton (some types are made from plastic). A natural feel and great draping qualities for a reasonable price.
Finishing Touches For Your Special Day
Fun Beach Wedding details at a coastal venue may take more imagination than money. It is because of the informal and relaxed vibe that borrows heavily from the beauty of nature.
There are so many ways to express your theme for your guests and to coordinate all the details that go into the wedding day. From the ritual of a special toast to the table decorations, there are so many choices to make! I hope that this selection starts off your own imaginative planning to create an atmosphere of fun and relaxation. That is what beaches always say and your wedding celebration should be no different.
Some of the accessories say “Hawaiian luau”, some say beachcombing in Florida, but each one creates a feeling that tells your guests to relax and celebrate a wonderful beginning with the blessing of the sun, the sand, and the sea.
Turquoise and White
The tints of turquoise and intense sapphire blue, with white and sand of the water’s edge are repeated in the invitations and many of the stationary needs. The simple touches of shells and driftwood bring the beauty of nature into. many of the Zazzle designs. Whenever the bride chooses these colors, an easy and relaxed atmosphere is part of the message.
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I use Pantone color trends regularly when designing wedding stationery to provide a foolproof way to match hues to bridesmaid dresses and other important sources of a color theme. Take swatches along when consulting with a florist.
A design that matches the love of 
It isn’t just another day on the beach when a beach wedding has been planned. The blue ocean scene, the beautiful sand, and summer skies create an unforgettable frame for the perfect day to start your lives together. Excitement and joy are in the very air.
