I'm not quite to picking my flowers just yet, still shopping around BUT since I've picked my colors I just assumed orange calla's. I was looking around and saw orange tulips and think they are beautiful. I know calla's can be pricey but tulips can be, too. Experience, opinions, help?
Re: Calla Lilies VS Tulips
tulips are gorgeous - but, they're really fragile, and don't last too long. especially in heat. since you're in houston, i think they'd look like crap by the time you walk down the aisle.
also, i think they'll probably be more expensive (depending on season.)
Both are gorgeous and do come in orange, but I think you'll have better all-around luck with the callas. They are available year round in many colors, and are more "reliable" for holding up in bouqets or bouts/corsages. I think most florists would prefer to work with them.
Tulips are kind of hit or miss for bouquets and ability to stay fresh, they tend to droop and flop quickly, it might be hard to find them at certain times of the year, and in the color you want.
If you prefer one over the other, you might ask your florist you end up using what they suggest. You can always specify a first choice and second choice, and just let them handle it based on what is available at the time of your wedding.
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