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This year the “hot” color everyone is talking about is every shade of purple. Handbags, clothing, jewelry and more are being designed in shades from pale lilac to deep purple. Weddings are no different. If you are planning your wedding this year then you should incorporate purple wedding flowers into it for a fresh and trendy vibe.

Purple carries many meanings. In the earlier days only Nobles would wear a royal purple to stand out from the lower classes. It also has deep spiritual meaning as it is used in meditation techniques as well as to preserve a peace of mind and serene effect when worn or painted in a room.

These are the favorites among purple flowers lilacs, lilies, sweet peas, asters, lupines, wisteria, tamarisk, impatiens, cone flowers, verbena and crocus. Shades are within the lavender to the darkest purples and are magical to look at.

Using purple within your flower arrangements and wedding decorations is easier due to their ability to blend in with other color combination’s because of there considerable amounts of shades they are available in.

If your having an evening wedding or more formal one then try to use gladiolas or cone flowers in richer dark purples and then blend with deep reds and border with deep green leaves. To add a little romance you can add in sprigs of wisteria or baby’s breath for even more elegance.

Summer weddings should be as joyful and bright as the season itself. Your wedding flowers are no different. This is the time to play with exotic flowers in purples and summertime shades. Why settle for the same kind of flowers you see everyday in your area. Be adventurous and go for the exotic. People will love the addition of these into your decorations also.

If you are planning a fall wedding then your bouquets and arrangements should consist of deeper earth tones of deep golden yellows, deep oranges, and deep purples and bordered with dark green leaves like hostas for added depth. These will be the most beautiful fall flowers and arrangements your guests have seen.

Having a Christmas wedding is always frustrating to try and come up with seasonal colors but not the same old red and green. Have no fear you can use glittering gold accents intertwined with blooms of rich purple for holiday cheer or use deeper purple flowers and mix with twinkling silver accents. Your holiday wedding will be bright ad joyful.

Making bouquets on a budget is simple and will save you money. Buy flowers in silk and all the necessary bouquet makings and then take home and assemble yourself. The craft store specialist and let you in on everything you will need to make the loveliest bouquets for your special day.

For the table decorations place small to medium glass bowls on the tables and fill with water, floating candles and a few fresh flower petals like roses, pansies or whatever you like. Use some votive’s to add even more romance to the reception and you have decorated and saved money you can now spend on your honeymoon adventure. There are endless possibilities of of using purple wedding flowers for you decoration. Just get creative.

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