Alternatives to Calla Lilies

WinterWed17

Calla lilies are just too expensive for our budget, but I love the clean and contemporary look of them. Does anyone have suggestions for cheaper alternatives?

rubbberduckylove

Have you looked into ordering bulk and DIY?

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?prodid=11044100&hierPath=62777*62788*24847*&whse=BC&topnav=&Browse=&lang=en-US

WinterWed17

DIY is probably out because I wll be traveling to attend my wedding so there won't be time. Thanks for your suggestion though.

midgemoto

 I just love them... Maybe just get them for your bouquet and his bouttionneire. 

Tulips are a pretty close style... maybe them for the bridesmaids and centerpieces... If you are a winter or spring wedding that is... 

suz62984

Tulips are out because your wedding is in December.

I echo the "just do Callas for your bouquet and his bout" suggestion. I did callas in my bouquet and DH's bout and then did similar colored roses for everyone else.

midgemoto

Tulips ar actually in season again in december...at least here in the northeast... but roses are also always great and reasonably priced... have fun and best of luck!!!!

Angel Helper

Hello,
I don't know the sytle of your bouquet, but they do have mini calla lillies.  Don't cost as much.  They would work great for his boutineer and in your bouquet with other flowers.    Snaps and stock give a clean long line if that is what you are looking for.  They are a strong flower and would not cost nearly as much.  Freecia is a distint looking flower with a vibrant scent.  If unsure of these flowers, just google for a picture.  Each of these flowers come in colors and in white.  Good Luck!

suz62984

Midgemoto - I'm jealous that you guys have tulips in winter there. You don't find them in the southeast during winter. It's usually just March-May

lisab613

i agree, if they are your favorite you should use a small amount of them just on you. i'm doing the same thing with hydrangeas -- they're my fav. and they're only going to be in my bouqet. i'm going to have blue hydrangeas with yellow accents and the girls will have yellow roses with blue delphinium accents. i think using your fav. for yours and having the girls use others would look great.

WinterWed17

Thanks everyone!