Being artistic with silk flowers is always exciting. It gives you freedom to explore other forms of design that may be a lot more challenging with real flowers. Creativity comes from the willingness to go beyond what is trending now and to make something that comes from your mind, that is a one of a kind.
In real life there is no such thing as a Calla Lily Bride, How crazy does that sound?, however when the thought entered my mind, I already had her dress designed, and I could see her face like that of a roman goddess. I did not let the impossibility factor set in, nor did I worry about what was reasonable or practical for this piece of art. Instead I said "There will be a first and I shall create her" Designing good arrangements don’t always have to be by the book. Most people like what is different, what they haven’t seen before, that is why I would like to encourage you to let yourself be free when you design and make something really different. There is no right or wrong in art, and floral design is an art.
Materials used in creating this dress consisted of a simple spool of white tuell, (30 yrds), 2 white floral garlands both measuring about 6 feet long to make up the top part of the dress. A white face mask, with 2 rose petals for the eye lids. The Calla Lily Bride sits in a tall glass vase built onto a large piece of white floral foam. Calla Lily stems are her arms, and roses and calla lilies make up her hair piece. I used one of my own pieces of costume jewelry for her necklace. You can find most of the materials at Michaels Arts and Crafts. If you sign up on line they will send you coupons that you can download off your computer.
The Calla Lily Bride can be used for all different occasions, such as a bridal shower centerpiece, or a bridal show, for a wedding, For a bridal shop front display.
In this picture you will see her standing in front of a house as though she is waiting for her groom. Unfortunately she will have to wait a long time because I haven't made him yet.
The Calla Lily flower is graceful and elegant, and that is why I chose this flower. It's long stem reminded me of long arms, and it's bell shaped flower like a flaired sleeve of a dress. 
Your Calla Lilly Bride is so beautiful. I could see her as a centerpiece on a wedding buffet or used at a shower luncheon. This idea is very creative. Thank you for telling how to recreate this. You are sooooo talented.
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The bride is so creative! Can't wait to see what else you come up with!
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