What would be a good substitute for calla lilies in a wedding?

I've been set on having calla lilies as a big part of my bridal/bridesmaids bouquets and centerpieces. After going to a couple florists this weekend, I realized they are way over my budget. What would be a good fall wedding/orange substitute? My bridesmaid dresses are a "terracotta" color and our colors are light orange, sage green and ivory. We are going for a garden/rustic theme. Any suggestions would be great.

What would be a good substitute for calla lilies in a wedding?
how about roses in orange, light orange, terracotta?


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Or maybe tulips? They are a similar long slender shape...


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Or peonies?


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Reply:Well you can choose any flower that you like that naturally growns in white and have it died orange to go in your flower arrangements but if you really wanted calla lilies and they are too expensive then what you could do is just have a few calla lilies in each arrangement along with some other kinds of cheaper flowers of your choosing. That way you can still have some calla lilies like you wanted without breaking your buget.





If you really want some substitutes some flowers that naturally come in orange include orange brunello lilies, orange mokara orchids or regular orange orchids, orange gerberas, tiger lilies or milva roses.
Reply:For a garden/rustic theme I would go with bouquets made up of many different flowers rather than all one. There is a rose called "Leonidas" that that I think would fit with your color scheme, then add light orange gerbera daisies, green hydrangea and hypericum berries and queen ann's lace and ivory spray roses. Adding a few callas to your bouquet would be lovely and make yours stand out.





There are so many options, and your florist can guide you to what would be most economical.





I would suggest searching for "autumn wedding bouquets" and then print out several different pictures, showing the style, the colors you want and take them to a florist. Ask them how they could create something similar but within your budget.
Reply:I don't have a substitute flower idea for you, sorry! But I had a similar experience. My florist said she could include some, but just fewer calla lillies because I really liked them. I am also having blue hydrangeas and sahara roses.





When you find a new flower, maybe she can just include just a few in your bouquets?





Good luck! Your colors and theme sounds beautiful :o)
Reply:Get the flower you want for half the cost. Go buy silk! Some look so real and they are cheaper then real. Then you will be able to keep your bouquet after.


If you dont wantt o do silk then go toa florist for options. Tell then what you want to spend and see what they can offer!
Reply:My daughter used sage green hydrangeas...beautiful. The girls carried those along with white hydrangeas and ferns and baby's breathe. Ask your florist as it may depend on what part of the country you live in. We're in California.
Reply:You could also get come bouquet jewelry/crystals to put into the bouquet to make it sparkle and pretty. Im getting a couple of off ebay, they have alot of different types that you could choose from.
Reply:Tiger lilies or peace lilies.
Reply:Depends what you like of course, but what about those oversized daisies?