Hot Color Combos: Purple and Marigold
fabulously contemplated by Terrica
I think grown women should have grown women colors, don’t you? I’ve seen some demure things that are gorgeous, but I really do love it when a bride gets a little "risque" with color. It just says so much about her personality and where she is going with her event when she experiments with vibrant colors. Color just makes you feel sexy, alive, mysterious, daring, beautiful…. It can be kind of hard to feel that way when you are dressed up like a Disney Princess.
Ever since Michelle Obama wore her fist bumping purple dress, more people are falling in love with the shade. Some of us who closely follow the Pantone Color Trends saw it coming. Even though we’re seeing the standard influx of Tiffany Blue and Yellow, more bolder and richer colors are making their presence known. (FYI, this really makes you look like the rockstar bride when you choose a color that is hot an can be worn again successfully without looking like a young maiden that interacts with talking candlesticks and clocks, while being courted by a beast). On the fair side, Trends are fleeting– but guess what, so is your wedding. It’s not going to happen at the same time every year– it represents where you are at that particular moment. No, you shouldn’t pick a color just because it’s "trendy". "Trendy" will look dated in a few months or years. When it is reflective of who you are, that my friends, is what stands the test of time.
Bouquet, drink, and centerpiece photos {Brides.com}, boutonniere {The Knot}, Black linen tablescape {Shawna Herring :: Flickr}, Bridesmaid Dress {Jordan Fashions :: 536 in Raspberry}
Lara @ Southern Weddings
Love this! What a great color combo. And I love what you wrote about design standing the test of time as long as it is a reflection of the couple. Great post!
July 10th, 2008 at 10:22 amPrecious
Four thumbs up! Love it…
July 10th, 2008 at 3:26 pmCandice D
Beautiful color palette! Be gone, Tiffany Blue!! Really, the colors are rich and sumptuous. Purple is one of my all time favorites, and pairing it with such a bold yellow and black is really striking.
July 14th, 2008 at 3:36 pmFred Farnsworth
I think grown women should have grown women colors, don’t you? I’ve seen some demure things that are gorgeous, but I really do love it when a bride gets a little “risque” with color. It just says so much about her personality and where she is going with her event when she experiments with vibrant colors. Color just makes you feel sexy, alive, mysterious, daring, beautiful…. It can be kind of hard to feel that way when you are dressed up like a Disney Princess.
July 16th, 2008 at 3:51 amPatricia Ratcliffe
Purple is my favorite color. How regal! Absolutely gorgeous. The pairing with marigold and black is perfect. This wedding will not be forgotten. Everyone will think of this affair and smile.
July 18th, 2008 at 6:10 amIni
These were my weddging colors, more like eggplant and bronze…so regal I think! Love it!
July 18th, 2008 at 1:19 pmMelanie Watson
Oooh I love it… very chic! Glamorous and seductive all at once.
July 23rd, 2008 at 11:04 am