Fit for a Queen: The Purple Theme
But we're likely to see even more of it — especially as fall layouts and design collections induce the rest of us to bow down to its many charms.
Of course, it's difficult to use a single word like 'purple' to describe such a broad range of colors. Much more so than with colors like pink or yellow, purple comes in dramatically different hues ... and moods.
On the dark and sophisticated end, there's royal purple, suitable for low-lit ballrooms and floor-length gowns.
Royal Purple's ideal for formal events.
Then, bringing a completely different feel to the table: orchid. Feminine yet not untraditional, this suggests flirty frocks on bridesmaids under a tropical sun, or a garden affair that slowly unrolls over an enchanted afternoon.
Purple's at its flirtiest in its Orchid or Heliotrope hues.
Purple's lighter shades that lean toward red have a more playful, romantic feel, reminiscent of pink. And the pinker types of purple look just as striking as pure pinks when you pair them with fresh shades of green.
But choose a purple that leans more toward blue, and you've got the perfect excuse to indulge in armfuls of hydrangeas ... and a great country-casual feel for your wedding (think wide-open fields and apple trees, farmhouses, porcelain sinks and powder blue.)
On the blue end of the spectrum, purple gets an ultra-romantic and fresh country feel.
Purple's hardly a shy color, though. And in its most saturated forms, it can almost spin out of control. So for bridesmaids gowns or table linens, look for less vivid shades ... or just go ultra-purple with the sashes and runners.
The best foil for purple overall? Often, it's lots of diamond-white, which makes purple look crisp and tailored. Plus, other near-neutrals do just as well: try a deep chocolate brown, charcoal gray, or shiny platinum.
Chic, energizing Aubergine's a favorite of fashion editors everywhere.
Talk Back on Purple
What flavor of purple captured your heart? How did you possibly decide between its many personalities?And did you always love purple, or was it the season's gorgeous new collections inspire you to give this classic hue a second look?
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Hi Stacey!
I am hoping that you can help me with picking my colors. I am getting married in Mexico on the beach May 2011, but with everyone (bride, groom, BMs, GMs, etct) all living across the country I want to get some things (like my colors) set up soon so that I am not rushing around all next year. :) I will be wearing the maggie sottero reese dress and my G will be wearing a custom tailored light khaki suit. The GM will probably wear white shirts and light tailored khaki pants. The BM dresses are yet TBD based on color. I am thinking purple (with red undertones) will go well with all of the above, but I just don’t know what shade or a matching color. Please help!
Thanks so much!!!
Jaclyn
Jaclyn,
Why not pull some colors from the sunset? what about using a range of blush, apricot, pale yellow with purple? it would be soooo gorgeous against purple dresses.
* something like the bouquet here ( light colored)
* or this bouquet
if using callas that could add a touch of purple in the bouquet with the other colors.
Jacyln,
* look at this
* purple and blue
* real wedding
* check out these galleries!
Stacey,
I will be getting married on Oct 10, 2010. I want to use purple, but I am having a hard time finding another color/colors to combine it with. The color of my dress is ivory. Also, the main linen color for the tables that are available are either white or ivory, but you can add another color over that or under.
Here is a link of the venue (the room is the one with the staircase - scroll down to the bottom).
http://www.swisspark.com/intour.html#
All and any suggestions will greatly be appreciated! If you have other suggestions other than purple, that would work better, please let me know!!! THANK YOU so much!
Jenny
Jenny,
I actually think purple and burgundy would be beautiful.
* like here
Jenny,
* real wedding ( isn’t this gorgeous!)
* this too
* love this look
Let me know if you like the burgundy red with the purple
Stacey,
I LOVE the color combo! Thank you so much for all your help. I’m so excited.
i agree with u i am gettin married august 15 2010 and its a gothic temed i am goin with a burgendy and deep purple color scheme.its gorgeous.dark but elegant
hi jenny. i am thinking of getting married on 10-10-2010 - i know it’s not that far off and i haven’t done much, what do you have done? and i was thinking lavender or some shade of a lighter purple with brown.
Hey Jen! Do it, it’s such an awesome & unique date to get married on. That’s why be chose it.
The hardest part for us was finding a place. Even though the day is on a Sunday mostly all the places were already booked. So many people want that date. We started looking soon after we got engaged, which was in Oct of 2009. Don’t waste anymore time & just go for it. As of now we booked the venue, photographer, church & entertainment. I’m currently working on the save the dates. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
hi stacey! im getting married on 12.23.10 and having the royal purple theme, actually purple and silver. I want my bridesmaids to wear deep purple long dresses. My problem is i want a deep purple bouquet with few flowers in a lighter shade or white. Is it ok to have the bridemaids have the bouquets in contrast like white flowers with a touch of purple? Would that look good? Also, for the guys, initially we planned to have them wear silver suits but with the deep purple they have to match, it wont look good right? What can u suggest?
Jane,
Hi! Actually I like the guys in a silvery grey or at least the tie.
* like here
* pics
* I think I found you some wedding ideas!
you could have the white with a touch of purple * like this
or light to deep purples and tie a silvery ribbon around the bouquet.
hi stacey! i changed my mind…now am planning to have a royal purple and apple green wedding….can you help me again please? thanks… am still adding chocolate brown in the scheme too..or is that too much already? thanks again….
jan,
I actually think the purple and apple green will look wonderful. I like brown with purple and green but sometimes it can be a bit to much for an already great color scheme but if you really want brown in the mix. Then have the bridal party in brown with green and purple bouquets, brown cake, brown favors with purple and/or green ribbon, purple table linens with brown runner, purple and green centerpieces.
I am also have a purple wedding. I have decided to go with a more lilac looking purple. My BM dresses are black with a purple sash GM tuxes are white with purple vest and FH is wearing all white. Do you think that looks bad. I am just confused on whether or not the white, black and purple will blend well together. Any ideas because FH has opted not to wear black.
Tatiana,
* super gorgeous! thumbs way up on your color scheme
.hi I am planning on getting married 12-11-09. my favorite color is pink and my fiance’s is purple. does anyone have any suggestions on how to put the two colors together? or is pink and purple not a good idea? planning on a church wedding. thanks for the help
lacey,
* here are some ideas to look at
* real weddings
* this is very nice
* wedding 2
* wedding boards
* this is a wonderful site! just click on the color you love and it pulls up some ideas!
lacey,
* this is a more trendy look
* romantic
* love this look! bridesmaids in grey and pink/purple bouquets. beautiful!
Hey Stacey
I really need your help Im getting married in May 2010 in our home town Tuscaloosa,Alabama(ROLL TIDE) it is normally HOT! this time of year my dilemma is I really want my wedding colors to be Chocolate and Green(like the August birthstone) But it seems a bit out of season and its what I really want can you help me however I am against using pink or orange so this is where Im stuck
Ashley,
actually green and chocolate is great for any time of the year! Not to mention it is easy to work with!
* here are some great pics
* real weddings
Would love some advice, my best friend is getting married very soon. She was planning to get married next fall but her soon to be husband is being deployed and they would like to get married before he leaves. Can you give me any ideas for a lapis(purple at David’s Bridal) and silver that will be either December or January? Thanks!
sarah,
* purple and silver wedding
* reception
* real wedding
* this is niccceee!!
sarah,
with the time frame that you have. this would be superstunning and simple. it evokes that time of year too.
* just breathtaking
hi
im getting married july 2010. im having trouble with my colors. my wedding dressis going to have lavender in it but my fenice loves blue. i was thinking having the the bridemaids dresses all lavender with a some kinda blue bow or something and the guys with there blue vest but it does look right in my head. can you please help?
thank you Danielle
danielle,
* lavender and blue wedding
* purple and blue
*more purple and blue
* add hydrangea to your florals in lavenders and blue with som ewhite roses and greenery tie with white satin ribbons
*this is a wonderful anchor for the purples and blues
* reception
*beautiful
* there are no words!
*WOW!
*WOW 2
I am getting married June 26, 2010. My color is light and dark purple with some silver. I have picked out purple bridesmaids dresses and they are going to wear silver shoes. I am looking for some purple shoes for me to wear. I have big feet (size 11) and cant find any anywhere!!!! please help!!!!!!!
Am getting married dec 31st 2010 i need help in picking my colours
myrna,
could you tell me a little about the type of wedding you want? also can i see the venue pics or link? thanks
Well am getting married in a chruch traditional wedding. am thinking of using 2 colours but i dont wanna use red and green
myrna,
what color is the church interior so i can choose some colors to compliment. i can put together a mood board for you with some ideas. thank you!!!
Hi Stacey,
I’m due to get married August 14th, 2010. I would love to have an Autum theme, But every theme that I’ve looked at has been leafs or pumpkins. Please tell me that there are other themes out there than the ones that I have found. Ive never planned a wedding before and have not a clue what I need or where to start So if you could plese help
tonya,
i am assuming by the purple themes forum you were thinking of this color? if not, what are some colors you are drawn too and what style or vision of wedding were you wanting. simple, elegant, casual, semi formal, formal, fun,? what does your venue look like? usually there is a style you can derive from there. it is best to look at location so you can choose something, colors and decor, to enhance or compliment with what is there. it helps to look at your home, your closet, pay attention to the things you use to decorate with. this will tell you the taste you have. include your fh tastes and you will have a wedding that speaks volumes about your personalities. you dont even have to use a theme. you could simply go with for example: a loft venue has a more serene yet modernish vibe to it. it is associated with wine and appetizers. so you could take a wine idea and that is your theme.say your venue needs a black and white color theme to keep it simple yet perfect for its interior. you want to add another color using the wine theme, purple. take grapes that appear frosted set them in a clear glass bowl and surround with clear votive holders and white candles. or submerge grapes in cylinders with a floating candle and makes a old world look have a modern edge. you might like this theme, it would be easy to do and perfect for fall!! green grapes would work too!
oh yes you can do anything you love! it is not just for leaves and pumpkins.
Hi! My wedding is May 15, 2010 and I am the worlds WORST planner, a Groom who wants to get married back home in Michigan (we live in Colorado) and an extremely tight budget! I don’t know where to begin.. don’t know what colors …. HELP!!
laura, have you got your venue? if so can i see a pic of the location? that way i can begin with some ideas to compliment its style and color. can you tell me how what you want your wedding to look like? so your tastes can be incorporated?
Hi Stacey,
my wedding is in Feb 2010 in the beautiful island of Barbados, it is also going to be a garden wedding in the evening. I want to use a royal purple theme with hints of ivory and lime green. I want my moh to wear a rpyal purple dress but I am not sure how to incorporate these colors into my junior bm dresses as well as my flower girl. Also, what should my groom and gm wear? Please help, I am sooooo late!!!
janelle,
*look at these gorgeous dresses
*more dresses
if it were me, i think white dresses with colored sashes would look very nice. i was thinking have the purple or lime sashes with purple and lime bouquets. especially considering the wedding location, light and airy.
* like on these pics
*tips
due to the fact it is an evening wedding, you will want it to be location and evening wedding attire friendly. so my suggestion is a lightweight and well fitted suit. think taupe, grey, khaki, ( for non beach weddings a khaki suit fits a casual affair, but at a destination or beach wedding, it is very appropriate). just make it more upscale. like this link and first link.
*the grooms attire
if you are thinking putting the guys in black then keep it lightweight fabric. since you are in the garden by the beach, it would be okay. on the beach ceremony,lighter colors and fabrics fit that locale best.
Hi! Good day! My wedding is on March 8, 2010. What do you think is the best wedding color and theme? I like the beach sunset colors… like orange and blue… OR Violet, amaranth (pink to red), and orange OR pink, gray and chocolate brown… im so confused. please help. I added some pictures… this will be our reception area. Lighthouse and pavillion w/ a grand ballroom for back up just in case it rains… I want it simple but elegant. Mood should be lively and full of fun. What do you suggest?
Hi Stacey,
I’ve been reading all of your stuff and loving your suggestions. I’m getting married in February (in Florida so not really winter but still a bit chilly out) near/possibly ON the beach with the reception to follow in a ballroom. My favorite color is royal purple and my fiance loves blue (royal or electric) and I’d love to incorporate the two. The problem is, I want the girls in purple dresses, and I def want purple flowers! How can I combine these colors in my overall scheme? Everyone else feel free to help, not just Stacey!
Thanks!!
Ashley
ashley,
*real wedding
*-pics
*this is so pretty. i love that only touches of blue were incorporated leaving purple as the main color, yet the blue still stands out
hi! my fiance and i just got engaged. we are planning on having our wedding in june 2010. I really like royal purple as our color, but I dont know if it would look good in june. I was thinking of doing all different tones of purple with royal being the main one. I am not sure if this would look good. anyone have any suggestions????
beth,
hi!!
yes royalpurple will be gorgeous in june!! i love a monochramatic purple wedding! how easy!
*gorgeous
*pics
*purple weddings
*more boards
*the knot purple weddings ( may have to signup free or log in) once you do you can click wedding photos and it will then show color galleries. check out the purple
hi stacey
i need help in deciding what type of suit n what color for the groom. i am having a Royal Theme, and my color scheme is deep purple, gold and ivory. Many people have suggested that we get a black suit for the groom, but I think it might look a bit odd..also we need the suit to complement the theme as well. Please help with the suit type, and colors for the shirt, vest and tie
thanks
carmen,
what is the formality of the wedding? if your going with a tux black would be the way to go and have a royal purple or ivory vest tie etc. if your having a formal daytime wedding( which is royal theme i am assuming long dresses and tuxes) the cutaway tux with ascot would look amazing. evening formal have a double breasted black tux or black tails.
*groom style
*great guideline
*real groom
for the vest consider a elegant finish, royalty would go classic looks in luxurious fabrics….
*vest example
hi stacey
thanks for the links you provided,they really helped.
the wedding is going to be very formal. i want the page boys to wear ivory tux’s, with vests and bow ties. the flower girls are wearing ivory and gold. my bridesmaids are wearing deep purple. what would you suggest for the groomsmen. i want them to be different from the groom. what style and color do you think will go for the groomsmens shirts, ties and vest?
thanks
carmen,
if the girls are gonna be in deep purple then i would still keep it classic looking. it will be the best look hands down. if you want the guys to have some color then by all means go with a matching purple vest and tie. if it were me i would really consider the simple black with grey or classic black with ivory. you didnt mention what the groom would be in, black with ivory? if so, then do the black with the purple. you cant go wrong just make sure it is luxurious looking vest. iwouldnt put them in white or ivory tuxes.
stacey, are you a wedding planner and if you are where are you? I’m getting married sept-4-2010. we are getting married on the beach is what i want. Having a hard time thinking of colors that will look good. Mine and my fiance’s favorite color is blue, his is royal blue mine is more carolina/baby blue. we both also like purple. help. I’ve liked everything you have come up with for everyone so far:-)
mary,
i wanted to make you a board to show you how gorgeous it goes together. let me know if you need more help or if this isnt what you were looking for
Mary,
forgot to mention. I am not a wedding planner, I just help you all out on here. thanks for asking!!
stacey, where did u get the board? I REALLY like the wedding dress the girl is wearing. I like the idea of candles on the beach during the ceremony if u have a night wedding. thanks for all your help.
mary,
oh thank you. it was just something i threw together for your board to give you a visual. okay brace yourself for this one! this dress is $219.00 here…
*beach wedding dress
*all beach wedding dresses
also check out their bridesmiad line!!
I am getting married 12-4-10!! I am having trouble picking out colors!! Can anyone help?? We are having our wedding in a church and the reception will be held outside, if that helps any!! I would really appreciate any help!!
kayla,
can i see your venue so i can see what compliments it? thanks!!