This year it’s all about striking jewel tones and soft, powdery pastels. One of my favourite colour palettes is purple. One part edgy high fashion and one part pure girly sweetness, it’s a perfect choice to vamp up your colour scheme. Whether you choose lavendar, eggplant, amythest, wine, pomegranate or plum, add some glamour to your wedding theme with a dash, a splash or a big sparkling dollop of this intruiging hue.
Beautiful with a classic palette of crisp white, as an accent to a contemporary monochromes or as a feature colour to completely surround you and your guests: Purple is unique, being made up of two completely opposing primary colours: cool blue and warm red.
It is representative of royalty and riches, and was a favourite of Cleopatra and generations of western royalty. Purple has a special place in nature, with flowers like lilac, lavendar and violet considered precious. Need some inspiration? Purple is thought to contribute to creativity and boost imagination and innovation. I simply adore purple — it’s both feminine and strong, both pretty and bold at the same time!
Styling and Event Design by Mark Niemierko. Image courtesy Niemierko.
Images - Top: Collections Photography, Middle: Ruby Tuesday Jewellery, Bottom Left: Daniella Fego Photography, Bottom Right: Floral Land
Images - Top Left: Invitations by Trouli Graphics, Top right: Bomboniere by Roc Candy, Middle: Flowers by Yeng Tan Floral Designer, Bottom Left: Rebecca's Cakes, Bottom Right: Gown by Fiorenza Evening
Images - Top Left: Botanica Flower Merchants, Top Right: Do It Yourself Invitations, Middle: Fardoulis Chocolates, Bottom Left: The Flower Merchant, Bottom Right: Heavenly Cakes
Luxurious and elaborate styling by Colin Cowie. Photography by Joe Buissink.
Looking to add a little decadence to your already regal colour palette? Why not include a touch of gorgeous gold or stunning silver? Metallics look incredible alongside purple! Are you passionately involved with purple? Is purple part of your wedding colour scheme? What other colours are you mixing with it? Let us know! Leave your comments in the section below, stop by Facebook or Tweet Us @ModernWeddingOz.
Enjoy!
R xox
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