Every year wedding fashions change along with the choices in wedding colors and flowers. Purple wedding bouquets have become one of the more popular floral design choices lately, especially with such a wonderful variety of shades to choose from such as mauve, mulberry, plum, grape, lilac and violet.
For now, let's talk about three gorgeous color combinations that work very well together in a purple bridal bouquet: mauve with pale pink, royal purple with yellow, and purple with white. These color combinations are especially lovely for a spring and/or summer celebration.
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Mauve and Pink Wedding Bouquet
Mauve is a medium shade of purple with grey undertones and it's a color that works very well paired with pinks, creams and dark blues.
Try a bouquet of mauve colored peonies nestled within some pale pink and white roses. Add in a bit of light green leaves and baby's breath for a nice subtle contrast. A captivating teardrop arrangement I saw combined mauve, pink and white roses with some freesia and orchids. A bit of green ivy leaves completed the bouquet.
Royal Purple and Yellow Flowers
While mauve works very well with pale colors, a vibrant purple such as a royal purple or violet really pops when matched with yellows. Since royal purple is such a strong color, pairing it with a gorgeous mid-toned yellow makes for an eye catching wedding bouquet. In this case, less is more so it's best to stay away from adding additional colors to the arrangement. A bit of dark green leaves can enhance the bouquet, but keep them to a minimum.
One striking purple wedding bouquet was made with deep purple and bright yellow silk gerbera daisies in a posy design. Another one was a biedermeier (ring bouquet) that featured vibrant purple pansies ringed by small pale to medium yellow flowers and finished with a ring of beautiful broad green leaves at the bottom.
A Bouquet of Purple and White Flowers
Any purple shade stands out when combined with white flowers. Try purple hydrangeas with white roses for a simple, yet elegant bouquet. A second and very attractive arrangement is to use two shades of purple such as mauve hyacinths and lavender lisiantus paired with white roses and mid-toned green leaves.
You can have the most elaborate combination of flowers or the simplest of bouquets with the large variety of purple flowers available. From anemones and dahlias to tulips and zinnias, you're sure to find the flowers in the shades and tones that suit your wedding color scheme. And remember... if you can't get it fresh, go with silk!
Three Captivating Color Combinations For Purple Wedding Bouquets
Rose Smith has been helping brides with theme wedding planning since 2000 and owns 2 wedding websites. She invites all brides to join in and share their ideas on decorating for their purple wedding themes at her site http://www.classy-wedding-ideas.com/purple-weddings.html