Using calla lilies for your wedding

Calla lilies, with their long, elegant trumpet shape and most recognizable in their creamy shade of white are a natural choice for a wedding flower. It also doesn’t hurt that they come in a rainbow of colors and last long — up to 10 days after being cut.

Calla lilies are perfect for tall flower arrangements. If you didn’t cut it, I’ve seen them as long as a yard. But they’re not just for large arrangements — mini calla lilies are even more flexible than the full size ones. I’ve seen calla lilies in everything from small table arrangements to personal flowers to bouquets.

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An arch, pew decorations and pool flowers

Ah, did I catch your attention with the mention of pool flowers? Yeah, you don’t see it that often, but when you do — wow! These pictures are from a friend who did not want to be identified, but she so happened to be at two weddings a few weekends ago and saw the flowers and just knew I would want pictures. The pictures were taken from her cell phone, but you can click on each photo for a bigger version.

The first wedding, by the way, was at Dove Canyon Country Club, a venue I have never had the pleasure of decorating. The area code on the website tells me its in south Orange County, and my friend says Rancho Santa Margarita. The second wedding was in Palos Verdes at a private home.

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