How Do You Make A Handheld Calla Lilies Bouquet?
Calla lilies are elegant flowers that make a statement when placed in a bouquet. This versatile flower can be combined with other flowers to create a bouquet with volume, or used alone for a more simple look. A handheld bouquet is simple to make and has a sophisticated look. Pick the lilies you wish to use in the bouquet. You can get fresh calla lilies from several Internet sources, especially if the lilies are out of season, or visit your local florist. You may also have some luck at the farmer’s market, but be sure it’s lily season. Cluster the lilies together and trim the stems so they are all about the same length, about an inch below where the bouquet will be held. Decide where the hand will hold the bouquet. FavorIdeas.com suggests six inches below the blooms. Hold the cluster tightly just underneath that length and begin wrapping the florist’s tape around the bundle, securing the stems. Wrap the tape around the stems several times to ensure a good hold. Wrap the decorative ribbo