Rumor has it purple is the most popular color for weddings this year. I'll be honest with you - I don't love purple on its own. But when paired with the right color purple can create many different moods. One great thing about purple - it is very versatile and comes in a wide range of intensity. Purple can vary from a dark rich, almost black hue to light, frosty and cool. It can be rich and juicy or antique and dusty. Take a look at the color wheel. To make a bold or bright statement use the colors opposite purple, which are yellow green and orange. For a monochromatic look move to the right or left of purple into rich magenta and violet blues.
The purple that I love is a scent. It is the rich smell of Concord Grapes hanging sweet and ripe on the vine. This purple is a memory of rich Autumn fragrances, harvest, crisp air and rusty leaves floating from trees. Personally this is the direction I would go with purple. Picture this, rich plum with chocolate brown, bronze, orange, cream and green ...my mouth is watering! What a rich and diverse palette for your wedding.
For a Winter wedding cool icy lavender and white would be lovely and brisk.
Green and purple or lavender with white make a clean and fresh combination for Spring.
Bright pinks, yellows, oranges and whites combined with purple, violet and lavender make fun playful Summer bouquets.
I love the monochromatic look with just about any color. All one color and/or flower make an elegant statement.
Some of my favorite purple and lavender flowers.
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| Sweet Pea - Very Fragrant - Spring only |
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| Anemone - Spring only |
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| Lilac - Very Fragrant - Spring only |
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Lavender - Very Fragrant -Summer |
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| Hydrangea - Available year round |
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| Calla Lily - Available year round |
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| Ranuculus - Spring only |
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