Artificial Calla Lily Bouquet: A Real Touch Bridal Guide

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An artificial calla lily bouquet is one of the simplest ways to carry something elegant down the aisle without worrying about heat, wilting or a florist’s minimum order. This one comes as twenty separate real-touch calla lily stems in white, ready for you to gather into a clean, modern bouquet that you can make weeks ahead and keep afterwards.

What it is and who it is for

The Duovlo pack holds twenty individual calla lily stems made from soft latex, the material sold as “real touch”. Each flower stands about 13.4 inches tall, and each bloom is about 2 inches across, so these are slender, smaller calla lilies rather than large florist blooms. The petals are a cream-white with a short yellow centre and a small green tip at the point, on a smooth green stem. The listing describes the stems as easy to bend or cut, so you can shape the bouquet and trim the length to suit you.

It arrives as loose stems, not a finished bouquet. The listing’s main photo shows the stems gathered into one full, round bouquet, and that is the best way to think of one pack: enough for the bride’s bouquet.

It suits you if you are:

• planning an outdoor or summer wedding where fresh flowers would struggle in the heat
• a bride who loves the clean, architectural look of calla lilies and wants it on a modest budget
• happy to spend an evening putting a bouquet together, or have a crafty friend or mother who is
• hoping to keep your bouquet after the wedding with no drying or preserving

If you dream of a loose bouquet full of mixed flowers and trailing greenery, you would need to add other stems. On their own, calla lilies look their best sleek and simple.

How to use it at your wedding

What else to buy

• a roll of green or white floral tape (stem wrap)
• satin ribbon about 1 to 1.5 inches wide; buy more than you think, as long stems take plenty
• double-sided tape or fabric glue to secure the ribbon end
• sturdy cutters, in case the stems are wired inside
• pearl-headed pins, only if you would like them as decoration

Making the bridal bouquet

Hold the stems in one hand and add them one at a time, keeping the stems straight and parallel so the bouquet has a clean line, with the blooms at the same height and facing outward. Bind the stems just under the flower heads with floral tape. Then wrap the stems in ribbon from top to bottom and secure the end with double-sided tape or a dab of fabric glue. Stems left long and wrapped in ivory satin give the most elegant, modern look. If you prefer a shorter, rounder posy, trim the stems before you wrap.

Making it together the evening before, or a few weeks ahead, can be a lovely quiet moment for a bride and her mother, and the bouquet becomes her keepsake.

Bridesmaids and the toss bouquet

Because the blooms are small, twenty stems also make two bridesmaid bouquets of about ten stems each, or three small posies. If you use a pack this way, the bride will need a second pack for her own bouquet. A small second bouquet for the toss is a nice idea too, so the bridal bouquet stays safe in one piece.

Boutonnieres

Cut a stem down to a few inches, wrap the short stem in floral tape and a little ribbon, and you have a boutonniere that matches the bride’s bouquet exactly. Pin it to the left lapel from behind so the pin does not show. If the bride’s bouquet uses every stem, buy a second pack for the groom and his groomsmen.

Tables and the ceremony

The listing photos show the stems standing in a glass vase, and that is a simple, striking centrepiece: a few tall calla lilies in a slim clear cylinder, with low candles around it. After the ceremony, the bridal bouquet can sit in a vase on the sweetheart table so it still appears in the reception photos.

Styling ideas by theme

Modern minimalist. Keep the stems long, wrap them tightly in ivory or white satin, and let the bouquet be the only flowers in the frame. Calla lilies suit a sleek crepe or satin gown with clean lines.

Classic black tie. Keep the bride’s bouquet in ivory satin, and save black for the men: calla lily boutonniere stems wrapped in black ribbon look crisp against a tuxedo.

Desert and summer outdoor. This is where faux flowers earn their place. A bouquet that cannot wilt is one less worry on a hot afternoon, and the white petals glow at golden hour. A natural linen or raw silk ribbon suits an outdoor setting. For more hot-weather ideas, see our guide to outdoor summer wedding decor.

Garden or boho. For a softer look, wrap the stems loosely in a long, trailing silk ribbon and let the ends fall. Our bohemian garden wedding guide has palettes that pair well with all-white flowers.

Colour-matched. White flowers go with every palette, so let the ribbon carry your wedding colours: dusty blue, sage, blush, burgundy or gold.

What to know before buying

• How many packs. One pack for the bride’s bouquet. Add a pack for two bridesmaid bouquets, and another for boutonnieres or centrepieces.
• Colour. The listing notes that colour can look different depending on light and screens. In the photos the petals read as cream-white, which may sit more gently beside an ivory gown than a stark bright white. Hold a bloom next to your gown in daylight when it arrives.
• Size. Each stem is about 13.4 inches tall with a bloom about 2 inches across. For a large, cascading statement bouquet, you would need more than one pack.
• Heat and sun. Faux flowers cannot wilt, but the listing does not say how the latex copes with hours of direct sun. Keep the bouquet in the shade between photos and never leave it in a hot car.
• Timing. Order early enough to practise once before the week of the wedding. Store the finished bouquet in a box away from dust and direct sun.
• Select White. The same flower is sold in other colours, so check that White is selected on the listing.

Looking for other faux flowers? Browse our faux florals and dried blooms picks, or see this bouquet’s quick page at aiweddinginspiration.com/bouquet.

Quick FAQ

Do artificial calla lilies look real in photos?

Real-touch latex has a soft, matte surface that sits closer to a fresh petal than shiny polyester silk, which is why it is a popular choice for bridal bouquets. Calla lilies also have a simple, smooth shape, which helps a faux version look convincing. Look at the listing’s own photos to judge for yourself; the styled wedding photos on this page are AI-made.

How many calla lilies do I need for a bridal bouquet?

There is no fixed number; it depends on the size of the blooms and how full you want it. With these smaller blooms, plan on a whole pack of twenty for the bride’s bouquet.

How do I make a calla lily bouquet myself?

Gather the stems one by one, straight and parallel, keeping the blooms level. Bind them under the heads with floral tape, trim the stems to an even length, then wrap them in ribbon and secure the end with double-sided tape or fabric glue. Long stems wrapped in satin give the classic look.

Can I keep the bouquet after the wedding?

Yes. That is one of the nicest reasons to choose faux flowers: there is no drying or preserving to arrange. The listing makes no claims about fading, so keep it out of direct sun at home.

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