Most of the time I see the boutonnieres are roses. My wedding flowers are going to be mini orange calla lilies. Would this be okay to do a single calla for the men, or is it not a strong enough flower? I don't want it to wilt halfway into the ceremony. Would an orange rose be better?
2007-03-08 03:24:53 · 10 answers · asked by angel 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Definitely use the calla lilies. Calla lilies are beautiful. And I have seen many boutonnieres made of them. This link shows samples of boutonnieres made from several different types of flowers including calla lilies: http://www.viviano.com/wedding/
2007-03-08 03:34:24 · answer #1 · answered by Veronica W 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Calla Lillies are strong enough for a boutonniere, so no worries there. The mini orange ones are going to look fabulous on the men's lapel. What a great idea! Roses are nice, but I think the mini Calla Lillies will be so much better. Congrats on your upcoming nuptials.
2007-03-08 03:37:36 · answer #2 · answered by Proud to be 59 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Calla Lily is a pretty durable flower. They look beautiful used as boutonnniere. A single white Calla for the groom and coordinating orange Calla's for the groomsmen will look great. Go for it. Here's a picture.
http://www.abrideschoicefloristonline.com/images/Mini_Calla_Boutonniere.jpg
http://www.weddingskingston.com/images/callaWhite.jpg
2007-03-08 08:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by Riss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a single orange calla lily for the men is absolutely gorgeous. The flower is beautiful on it's own. I wouldn't do a rose, I am planning a wedding and we're trying to stay away from roses cause "everyone" uses them! Good luck and congrats!
2007-03-08 03:36:21 · answer #4 · answered by Keiko K 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Callas are great and they hold up very well!! Those are perfect flowers for boutonnieres ... to add a special touch, add a few feathers or small branches to the back.
2007-03-08 10:48:09 · answer #5 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm using calla lilies too, and I've purchased silk boutonnieres for the guys. That way they'll always look good and each only cost $2.99. I ordered them from www.save-on-crafts.com.
2007-03-08 04:40:43 · answer #6 · answered by Brandy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the calla lily idea, its completely a strong enough flower to rest on a mans lapel. Talk to your florist, they will fashion something amazing for the men!
2007-03-08 03:32:16 · answer #7 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have seen calla lily boutonnieres, they should be fine.
2007-03-08 03:34:18 · answer #8 · answered by sjlova86 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
the calla would be fine, they make pretty bouts....I worked as a florist for 2 years and its pretty common, go for it! (and I love the orange ones by the way!)
2007-03-08 03:32:40 · answer #9 · answered by ASH 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think they are hardy enough for that purpose, and what a nice idea, it's great to see people have their own ideas and don't just do the norm anymore. Good for you.
2007-03-08 03:38:43 · answer #10 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋