Purple – 5 Ways

Posted on Monday, August 22, 2011 - 3:33pm

The hot color in 2011 is shades of purple, so I thought I would share some of my favorite combinations.

 

  1. Pantone colors – Concord & Ice Yellow.  For this color combination, I would choose Ice Yellow for the table linens, with Concord chargers and napkins.  I would also use Concord as the predominant color in the table centerpieces.  I believe this color combination would be most striking for a Fall or Winter wedding.
  2. Pantone colors – Pansy & Oyster.  For this color combination, I would choose Oyster for the base color of the wedding cake, adding a little shimmer quality to it.  Then, the design elements on the cake would be in Pansy…including actual purple pansies.  I believe this color combination would be most striking for a Winter or Spring wedding.
  3. Pantone colors – Bordeaux & Pistachio.  For this color combination, I would choose Pistachio as the dress color for the bridesmaids, with Bordeaux as the predominant color in the bride’s bouquet.  I believe this color combination would be most striking for a Spring or Summer wedding.
  4. Pantone colors – Tahiti & Appletini.  For this color combination, I would choose Tahiti as the ceremony décor (floral, ribbons, etc), with Appletini the primary color in all of the stationery.  I believe this color combination would be most striking for a Spring or Summer wedding.
  5. Pantone colors – Ice Lilac & Navy Blue.  For this color combination, I would choose Navy Blue for the attire of the entire wedding party, with Ice Lilac as accent colors for vests, handkerchiefs, floral accessories, or hair fascinators.  I believe this color combination would be most striking for a Fall or Winter wedding.

Not only is purple a color of royalty and elegance, it is also a color that is sacred in nature.  It is the perfect color for couples wanting a more formal, elegant theme in their wedding, as well as a perfect choice for couples wanting a natural, organic theme in their wedding.  What colors are you using in your 2011 wedding?

Your extraordinary event specialist in Chicago,
Nicole