Featured Wedding - Rouge Violet

Purple is officially en vogue this year!

2011 is going to be full of Violet, Lilac, Heather and Plum! With a number of Timeless White Brides-to-be selecting purple as their theme colour of choice, I have been considering how we can do something that will make the theme stand out...and I felt this risque colour combination really made an impact.

Lilac and Poppy Red is a candy sweet way of making a Purple theme stand out this year

The Dress

This year, sultry dresses are definately in. Something with a high-fashion look, miles from what your guests might be expecting to see you in will be sure to set the aisle alight. If there's anyone who knows how to design dresses with elegance and flare, it's celebrity designer Jenny Packham. "Amata" has got everything the Lilac and Poppy Red theme needs to fit right in with the stand-out colours, there's sufficient sparkle, sheen and glamour to tie in beautifully with the modern twist. Jenny Packham gowns are stocked at Cuco Couture in Ayrshire, Perfect Bridal Rooms of Aberdeen, Pan Pan in Edinburgh and Anne Priscilla in Glasgow.

"Amata" by Jenny Packham

We also adore this lace and charmeuse gown from the 2011 Collection by Enzoani, the shimmer of the charmeuse will hugely compliment a Lilac and Red bouquet and will have you feeling a million dollars at the altar. Enzoani gowns are stocked at a number of boutiques across the country, including Avorio Bridal in Fochabers, Emma Roy of Edinburgh and Anne Priscilla in Glasgow.


"Farrah" by Enzoani

 The Details

Hire in some gorgeous silver chiavari chairs to your Reception (And your Ceremony if your venue allows!), use pale white or cream seat pads and have a luxurious purple sash tied around the back of each one. Silver chiavari chairs, including seat pads will set you back approximately £250 for 100 from John Brown cater hire but will make a huge impact on the colourings at your reception.


Chiavari chairs will give you an extra way to incorporate your colours

 Keep your venue light by using white tablecloths and incorporate lilacs and reds into your table centrepieces. What's beautiful about this theme is that you can use so many varieties of flowers - Roses, Heather, Hydrangea, Tulips, Poppys and the most sumptious vanda orchids can all make an appearance in your bouquet. Silver charger plates adorned with soft lilac napkins will help to keep your theme looking soft but neat. Adorn the centre of the table with Red tealight holders, available from M&S to give soft and subtle red glow.


Lilac and Silver will give your theme a pastel hue

For favours, include flashes of red by giving a charitable and meaningful gift of a lapel poppy. Using a hole punch, make a small hole in the top corner of each place card and insert a poppy into each. Not only do these make affordable favours, but they support a fabulous cause. You can purchase 50 Poppy lapel pins for £36 from the Poppy Shop. 

Red tealight holders will give a soft glow of red come evening

That's all for the TW Rouge Violet featured Wedding theme, as always if you'd like some advice on how you can re-create this, please do call or email! We love to hear from you all!

With love, TW x

Images from: jennypackham.co.uk, enzoani.com, stonegable.blogspot.com, sugarspunpurls.wordpress.com