Throwing A Purple Wedding: Tips & Tricks For The Perfect Day

Dreaming of a purple wedding? At Peerspace, we get it! Purple is a unique hue that can bring fun, elegance, and even an air of royalty to your wedding. There are so many different shades of purple that you can take this wedding color theme in all sorts of directions, writes Inside Weddings: “Bold brides will love making purple the primary hue in their wedding color palette, while couples who desire just a hint of purple can incorporate the royal shade into invitations, bouquets, or even bridesmaid gowns.”

If you’re planning on throwing a purple wedding of your own, keep reading. We offer advice on finding the right venue, planning stunning decor, pairing purple with other colors, and bringing shades from deep violet to delicate lavender into your wedding outfit.

Find your perfect purple wedding venue

When you begin planning your wedding, finding a top-notch wedding venue should be at the top of your to do list. After all, the venue can make all the difference between a successful ceremony and a ho-hum or even a difficult one filled with last-minute challenges.

One of the most effective tools for locating wedding venues of all kinds (as well as other spaces for hourly rent) is Peerspace, the internet’s largest marketplace for these sorts of rentals.

Next, we share a couple of examples of Peerspaces that are ideal settings for your purple wedding.

Beautiful Bohemian Rock N’ Roll Flair Lounge in San Francisco, CA

Perhaps you’d like to truly go all out with your purple wedding theme and pick a wedding venue that’s primarily purple as your backdrop. If so, this ultra-cool lounge in San Francisco would be an incredibly fun choice.

The hosts describe the aesthetic of the space as follows. It “Manifests edgy throwback glamour inspired by the one and only Marianne Faithfull. The intimate space offers vintage rock & roll vibes complete with low lighting, royal purple walls, and posh leather and zebra banquettes”. This would be a great choice if you’re looking for plenty of purple and retro flair.

To quote one reviewer who booked a successful event at this location, “Alisha and her team were extremely helpful and thorough in assisting me with my 70’s themed birthday party. I was able to host a dinner, party and had bartender service all in-house which I found very convenient. The staff were all very kind and did an excellent job at accommodating myself and all my guests.”

Modern Wedding, Events and Creative Studio Space in Toronto, Ontario

Perhaps you’re seeking a more understated wedding venue that’s more adaptable to your own decorating choices. If so, this elegant and sophisticated space is a great example of what Peerspace has to offer in that vein. The 2,500-square-foot wedding banquet hall is an “industrial-style space” that has “sophisticated and refined touches” such as an impressive six-foot chandelier.

Along with the main space, the rental also includes two additional rooms where you can prepare for the big event, getting dressed and having your hair and makeup done in comfort. The venue also offers a number of convenient services, making it more of a one-stop-shop. If needed, they can provide decor, and they provide A/V equipment such as party lights, uplighting, a television monitor, a surround sound system, and more.

This is an ideal location for a medium-sized wedding: “The maximum capacity for a seated reception here is for 120 people, while couples who wish to have a sit-down meal and a dance floor can welcome as many as 100 guests”. If you’re anywhere near Toronto, consider holding your wedding here!

Colors that pair well with purple

Your purple wedding isn’t likely to be entirely purple, so you’re likely wondering what colors would complement your main theme. For a really bold color palette, contrasting colors like yellow, green, and orange are a great option. But it also goes well with the classic wedding color that is white, as well as silver, shades of blue, gray, and neutrals like taupe.

There are tons of color palettes that work with purple – the sky is really the limit here. So to get you started, The Spruce has a list of 12 color combos that work well with this regal hue.

Purple wedding decor

If you’re using deep shades of purple for your wedding, how about purple satin table runners to really amp up the visual drama? Or if you’re sticking with more muted shades, a wedding arch wrapped in a long piece of sheer lavender fabric will be mesmerizing.

Another place to bring in purple is with your floral centerpieces and your bridal bouquet. Lavender or lilac flowers are a classic choice, but you might also go with purple roses, orchids, or irises for a more visually arresting look. If the groom is wearing a boutonniere, this is another great place to add a small but noticeable pop of purple, as in this eye-catching example from The Knot.

And speaking of flowers, cascading purple wisteria vines are an amazing and utterly romantic decor choice, especially if they’re incorporated into your wedding arch!

Looking for more visual inspo to help you brainstorm as you plan your wedding? Then check out this Pinterest board of Purple Wedding Inspiration from Inside Weddings.

Purple bridalwear

You don’t have to wear the traditional white gown to your purple wedding. However, if you choose to do so, you’ll still have plenty of opportunities to incorporate purple into your look with your accessories and makeup.

For instance, check out this purple bridal makeup tutorial from makeup artist Jacynda Jae.

But if you decide to go with a purple wedding gown, the symbolism is strong. “An air of mystery and magic surrounds deeper tones signifying strength and power, whilst paler shades suggest romance and nostalgia.”

And there are lots of options for purple wedding dresses, which The Knot calls “unique and fashion-forward, but also feminine and majestic”. To get started searching for your perfect gown, check out their list of 24 purple wedding dresses for the high-fashion bride, as well as these vintage-inspired purple gowns from ieie Bridal.

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