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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I have decided to go with a purple theme because ever since I was young everything I owned or ate had to be purple…
Because I am paying for this wedding myself I decided to go a more inexpensive route and found some gorgeous dresses at DEBS, they are more affordable and I found the color I love and it is a popular choice right now.
As for the decorations, I went a little crazy with the colors, but luckily my fiance is very good with matching the different shades, again a less expensive alternative with grapvine wreaths covered in greens with white and purple flowers. It has always been my dream to be able to incorporate my favorite color into my wedding and I thin it looks absolutly stunning!
If you ever happened to wonder whether purple would look fantastic with red, blue … AND gold, wonder no longer! Check out this amazing jewel-tone wedding which proves that purple was just made to go hand-in-hand with red. This from blmurch.
Inspired by the light chartreuse and deep purple shades of sweet potato vines that grow in mother’s flower bed, I hope to bring together a strikingly sophisticated contrast of color to my wedding scheme
We’re going with BM dresses in lilac and plum. However, I’m at a loss for what to do with the flowers and cake!
Hi,
Am getting married in April 2009, I have been having problems with choosing colors but am settled now, purple it will be. Please holla on any info or photos you may have on this!
Regards
Eunice
I’m getting married in june of 2009 and i want purple and lavender please give ideas.
Rejoice purple brides! Some beautiful boards to drool over!
Number one, a lovely montage from a single wedding by photographer Anne Ruthman. Apart from the heartbreakingly lovely periwinkle purple base, paired with a bright orchid pink, she captured the kind of wedding most brides really want — elegant, but fun. (Elegant, as in the lovely silver filagree of the frames and signs — fun, as in drowning orchid centerpieces and poppy candy buffets!) See here!
Next, a too-cool purple and green mood board lovingly assembled by simplywilkinson. Love the diaphanous detail of the BM’s skirts, against the hanging organza panels of the garden setting. Hydrangeas and hurricane lamps in lovely laid-back hues set a cottage mood, while the brooches at the BM’s waists and those shoe jewels are a wistful kind of FAB. See all its glory here!
What would you suggest for aubergine (thinking taffeta, wintertime) as far as decor/flowers/dresses etc.?
christy.
white flowers,or off white.
decorations can be purple christmas bulbs and snow flakes.
there is so much now in purple for christmas,
icicle lights and purple bulbs..
you can put purple christmas bulbs in tall glass vases for center pieces.have fun it will look elegant..