Wedding Flower Advice: Calla Lilies, Hydrangeas, and Color Coordination

Planning a navy, white, purple, and silver wedding? Here’s how to handle calla lilies, hydrangeas, and bouquet design for a cohesive, elegant look.

Skip the Spray Paint on Callas

Spray-painting calla lilies navy is not recommended—large callas don’t naturally occur in that color, and paint compromises their elegance. They also don’t open further after purchase. Instead, use a hydrangea collar (about 10 stems for fullness) and tint hydrangeas with a floral-specific spray like Design Master “Just for Flowers” for a natural finish.

Bridal Bouquet Shape

For a round bouquet, start with a base of hydrangea to create structure, then add roses in a spiral. Use odd numbers (3, 5, 7) of focal flowers. Bridesmaids can carry white hydrangea and mini calla bouquets; the groom’s boutonniere should echo the bridal bouquet (white mini calla), while groomsmen’s flowers coordinate with bridesmaids’.

Think Long-Term

Heavily painted flowers look dated in photos years later. Choose naturally colored blooms whenever possible for timeless beauty.