Calla Lily Arch

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The calla lily stem is so beautiful that it will add to any wedding grace and elegance.   Like arms reaching out from heaven to bless the bride and groom are the long arms of the calla lily stems bending, always reaching out to bring love and happiness to your wedding day

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Materials used to make this arch consisted of 1-Pre-lite (All occasion 8' arch)purchased at Michaels Arts and Crafts, 1 spool of white tuell (30 yrds), purchased from Michaels Arts and Crafts,  28 to 30 calla lily long stems(purchased at Old Time Pottery),   6-white floral garlands (Ashland Traditions from Michaels Arts and Crafts.)

Start by taking 2 of the 6' foot white floral garlands and twist them together to make them fuller and then attach it to the arch starting at the bottom left, (White pipe cleaners are great for attaching the garlands onto the arch).  You will repeat that process two more times.  (Six garlands will make 3 pieces when joined together  that will go around the whole span of the arch from left to right).  Randomly weave the calla lilies in and out of the white floral garland attaching them using the pipe cleaners.  Slightly bend the calla lilies to make them curve more than look straight.  Add more stems to the top then on the sides.   The final procedure is to pull out several yards of the tuell and gather it at the top of the arch (as though your making a big bow)  attaching it with pipe cleaners or floral wire to the top of the metal arch crossbar.  I let it come down on both sides and attach it with wire so that it stays in place.  If you need further directions you can e-mail me at r.fishermusicflor@yahoo.com

The calla lily bridal bouquet, is made up of one hydrandea stem placed in the center, and several calla lilies circled around it.  This bouquet also make great floral centerpieces for tables, they sit low on the tables so they  block