Category — purple week
Pretty In Purple
Happy Saturday everyone! I’m concluding purple week with some of my favorite photos! Any suggestions for the next color week?
June 21, 2008 8 Comments
Modern Purple
Happy Friday everyone!
I don’t really have a lot to share this week, and because we all love more inspiration, I thought I’d contribute to purple week by creating an inspiration board myself!
Purple can be such a fun and modern color! It’s a little unexpected, and can be so dramatic. I envision this to be a night time wedding and reception taking place in a loft overlooking downtown. While the ceremony area may be minimal in decoration (a huge wreath against a white wall makes a big statement!), in the reception area it could be fun to swath it in color and candlelight! And if you feel comfortable with it, I think it would be great to rock a mini-dress at this type of wedding! This wedding is all about fun!
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
June 20, 2008 1 Comment
Purple: The Details
When planning a wedding, it’s important to remember that your color palette doesn’t have to be restricted to your flowers and bridesmaid’s dresses. While I’m not recommending a purple overload, feel free to use purple in some unexpected places.
One great example is the ink on your stationery:

Images and calligraphy courtesy of Laura Hooper
June 20, 2008 4 Comments
Real Wedding: Kirsten + Michael
Jamie of Jamie Hammond Photography sent over these images from a FABULOUS purple and blue wedding.
First up the couple, Kirsten and Michael married last weekend in San Diego. The bride is gorgeous in her mother’s wedding dress. The groom looks so handsome in his classic tux.
June 19, 2008 8 Comments
Purple Bling
What’s pink and purple and sparkly all over? This inspiration board of course!

Clockwise from top left: Jane Jordan, Anna Kuperberg, Sweet Art Cake Design via Perfect Bound, Ariella Chezar, Sarah K Chen, Paul Smith via Perfect Bound, Esther Coombs via Poppytalk, Liz Banfield via Once Wed, Jupiter Images, Impressionen
Fluffy pink peonies and purple hydrangea meld with delicate china and lots of bling to deliver a very feminine, bold and classic event. I think this one is perfect for a tent!
E.
June 19, 2008 10 Comments
Lilac, Platinum and Aubergine
Inspired by the Oblation invite from Minted, I give you a board filled with sophisticated purples and platinum.
{Image Credits: Jim Hjelm, Michele Waite, Nordstrom, iVillage, Peggy Porschen, Oblation via Minted, Brides, Impressionen, Green Vase}
I have a dream of a bride walking the aisle in the top left dress. Wouldn’t it be perfect?!
I also love this CeCi invite in the same colors….
I think I am in love!
A.
June 18, 2008 5 Comments
Icy Purple and White
Icy shades of periwinkle blend with stark whites, champagne and a hint of brown to create an elegant and classic palette.

Top row: Michelle Rago via A Bride In the Making, Morgan Davies dress via Snippet & Ink, Alison Gootee via Desire to Inspire, Michelle Rago via A Bride In the Making
Middle row: Katie Moos, The Green Vase, Impressionen
Bottom row: Marian Bantjes & Stefan Sagmeister via d*lish studio, Paper and Cup via Minted, Maybelle via Classic Bride, Jim Hjelm
I picture this as a daytime wedding on a bright winter’s day, complete with lots of yummy chocolates and coffee. And yes, you spy lettering in SUGAR in the bottom right corner. People can do the darndest things when they put their mind to it.
E.
June 18, 2008 2 Comments
Real Wedding: Rochelle & Massimo
Shannon from Steeves Photography contacted us about a wedding they recently shot. What do you get when you cross a Jamaican bride with an Italian groom? A stunning wedding in Venice!
June 17, 2008 5 Comments
Real Weddings: Tiffany + Rick 5.31.08
It’s purple week, so obviously we have to have a purple wedding! It was a stroke of luck when Rae Leytham shot the beautiful purple wedding of Tiffany and Rick on May 31st - just in time for our color week!
June 17, 2008 3 Comments
Reader Board: Bella Signature Design
Daniela from Bella Signature Design sent over a lovely purple board, inspired by a bride who has chosen a range of purples for her March 2009 wedding.
{Image Credits: Wedding Bee, Bella Signature Design, Asiel Design, White Lilac Inc., Grace Ormonde, Bella Signature Design, Wedding Bee, Wedding Bee}
Thanks you Daniela!
A.
June 16, 2008 2 Comments











