Hi, I'm getting married 4-12-08 and the bridesmaids are wearing lilac dresses. I'm having trouble figuring out what color bouquets to have. I want purple, but I want them to be colorful and springy too. The problem is I don't want any pink or yellow in them. Does anyone have any suggestions or pictures to help me out? Thank you!
2007-11-18 13:03:18 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I had my bouquets made with various shades of purples from deep to pale, with white mixed in. If you want, have some pale coral or peach included for a 'springy' feel.
2007-11-18 13:43:02 · answer #1 · answered by Cory C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you thought about choosing white and cream colored flowers? The bouquets don't necessarily have to match the theme of the wedding, especially if the bridesmaids are already wearing the wedding theme color. A creamy white with natural green accents is so fresh and spring inspired. It can make the colors around it seem more natural and refreshing, versus looking too matchy-matchy, which I think a lot of weddings fall into. Small hints of purple could be added into the bouquet if you really want to include color.
2007-11-19 03:46:58 · answer #2 · answered by denise25 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. I think a dark purple mixed with some white would look really nice. You can get purple hydrangeas, purple calla lillies or purple tulips. Any of those whould be "springy."
My suggestion would be for you to go and have a consultation with your florist if you have not already done so. Tell them what you want and what your budget is and they will come up with some suggestions for you! That is their business! They have tons of picture books of previous weddings that they have done. Simply look through those to get some more inspiration.
Good luck!
2007-11-18 22:05:20 · answer #3 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK if you want a certain color the color can help the whole wedding if it is purple then use probably a really light blue or a dark purple would be best or if your getting lilac color dress then get lilac and dark or regular purple with that!
2007-11-18 22:51:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to consult your florist so that they can show you what they have available and let you know what they will be able to get for you as far as what is in season. I'm sure that they will have the best advice for you.
You can also google purple wedding bouquets and you will get a lot of picture result.
Good luck!
2007-11-18 21:25:15 · answer #5 · answered by Reba 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
why not add some white flowers sparingly, especially if your bouquet will be white. Then add some of the purple/lilac/lavender flowers to your bouquet so they are opposites of each other. Incorporate greenery (leaves or berries) into the bouquets as well.
Congrats!
2007-11-18 21:12:44 · answer #6 · answered by Reyorra 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm thinking white orchids with spots of color on them....or just pure white (lilies are nice, too). Mix a dark purple flower in...but base the bouquet on the white.
2007-11-18 21:10:05 · answer #7 · answered by jpersa2 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Use dark purple. Something rather blue-purple like Irises. You could also do spikey flowers like delphinium or lupins. I think all freesia has a yellow bit in the center but ask a florist on that. You could also use black roses, since they have not yet gotten truly black they still have a rather burgundy color to them. Also purple hyacinth. You could even use Glory of the snow for your hair.
2007-11-18 21:05:34 · answer #8 · answered by phantom_of_valkyrie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Seeing how you getting married in the month that celebrates Easter, have you thought of lilies?? Really, if you want, you can get any white color and have the florist to put them in water that has food coloring in it, to take form of the color, or even have their tips dipped (my favorite flower is a white rose that had it tips dipped in blue). This would be VERY attractive and classy.
2007-11-18 22:23:21 · answer #9 · answered by muzacmaster44 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purple and white are a great combination - check out these images for a couple of simple and fresh but still gorgeous, elegant and very bridal bouquets...
http://www.pmflorist.co.uk/acatalog/Purple_lisi_wedding_500.JPG
http://www.amandasflowers.net/photos137/steps.jpg
http://www.chrischambersphotography.co.uk/blog/Wentbridge%20House%20wedding%20venue%20Photographer%20Chris%20Chambers.jpg
.... just a few ideas to get you started, hope they help
:)
2007-11-18 21:18:41 · answer #10 · answered by Jenna M 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋