Trending Themes: Lavender Weddings

 

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Looking for some color inspo for your big day?

We understand if your search for wedding color inspiration has your mind racing (totally normal!)

One day, you’re thinking pink for a classic, romantic wedding. The next day, you’re thinking dusty or sky blue to create a serene vibe. The day after that, you’re teetering on the idea of a taupe and grey color palette that aligns with your chic, modern, minimalist aesthetic.

Well, today we’re not talking about any of those options.

But we are talking about a color that is incredibly versatile, super flattering on every skin tone, and gorgeous for any time of year:

Lavender.

Lavender is soft, romantic, and — because it’s so easy to coordinate with other hues — we might even say it’s perfect.

If you’re considering having a lavender wedding theme on your special day, there are endless ways to pull it off.

From dresses to floral arrangements to table décor, here are some lavender wedding color ideas to help you plan a gorgeous, memorable day:

Lavender Bridesmaid Dresses

 

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Pale purple hues flatter every skin tone, and since lavender bridesmaid dresses come in so many silhouettes, you’re sure to find styles you love.

Many designers offer a range of purple shades in their collections, including lavender, lilac, dusty hues, and dark purple tones.

And you don’t have to settle on one shade either. You can have a lot of fun creating a mixed-and-matched wedding party by dressing your girls in different colors and silhouettes.

If you’re considering mixing and matching, many great color combos incorporate lavender (more on that below).

As for your groomsmen’s attire, you’ll have endless color options to pair with lavender gowns. Lavender dresses pair just as well with black tuxedos as they do with suits in shades of grey, blue, brown, and tan.

Once you order your bridesmaid dresses and have your exact shade of purple in mind, it’s time to have fun choosing other lavender wedding décor. That includes table runners, chair decorations, wedding centerpieces, and flowers for your bouquets!

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Lavender Flowers

 

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Lavender isn’t just a color — it’s actually a flower. Its slightly lighter sister shade of lilac is also a plant.

If you choose one of these two shades for your wedding, consider decorating your wedding arch with fresh lilac sprigs. Or, create a stunning wedding bouquet with a combo of lavender, lilac, purple orchids, purple peonies, and fresh greenery.

No matter what color dresses you choose for your bridesmaids, lavender wedding flowers always look fresh and lush.

Add lavender blooms to boutonnieres for your groomsmen. You can use lavender bunches in your centerpieces for your wedding tables, too!

Lavender Wedding Invitations

 

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When you order your wedding invitations and other stationery, add lavender accents for a fresh, natural touch. This can be in the form of colorful purple text or actual flower embellishments.

Lavender Favors

 

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Once you check the big items off your wedding planning to-do list, like choosing the wedding venue, the dresses, and the caterer, it’s time to have fun planning the little details.

That includes the wedding favors you plan to give your friends and family.

Lavender is more than just a popular color and flower. It’s also a scent, so we love the idea of gifting lavender candles as wedding favors.

And the options don’t end there.

From mini succulents tied with lavender ribbons to handcrafted lavender soaps to homemade mini cupcakes with lavender icing, there are lots of other ways to incorporate pretty purple accents into your favors and wedding décor.

Having a signature cocktail at your wedding reception? Garnish each drink with a lavender sprig for added style and a nice aroma.

Having your wedding reception outdoors, where it might be chilly? Give your guests a lavender wrap to keep warm!

Lavender Desserts

 

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No wedding reception is complete without a dessert table piled high with decadent sweets and petite, sugary bites.

And that’s one more reason that we’re in love with lavender this year:

This pretty pastel hue pairs perfectly with desserts.

Think cupcakes decorated with lavender frosting. Picture a lavender wedding cake decorated with purple watercolors or fresh greenery. You can even add lavender labels or banners to identify the various cookies, cakes, and pastries on your sweet table!

Lavender Wedding Palettes

 

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If you’re planning on wearing a white wedding dress, there are endless color combinations you can choose for your wedding color scheme, including several chic and modern palettes that incorporate lavender.

Here are a few palettes that we’re loving right now:

Lavender, Dusty Blue, and Indigo

 

Shades of purple, dusty blue, light blue, and dark blue pair effortlessly and work all year round.

A lavender and blue wedding palette works just as well for a summer wedding or spring wedding as it does for an outdoor wedding in the fall.

Lavender and Grey

 

Lavender and grey is one of those color combinations that can look incredibly elegant or laid back with a boho-chic vibe.

Go pale for total romance. Go dark to create a moodier vibe. Or, pair lavender with shades of plum for gorgeous contrast. The choice is yours!

Lavender and Sage Green

 

Lavender provides a stunning contrast to all shades of green, but we especially love it with shades of sage and deeper greens, such as olive and forest.

This color combo is a stunning choice for a rustic outdoor wedding. And it’s even better if the natural landscape of your venue offers up even more greenery of its own!

There are so many shades of purple and green to choose from that this color palette lets you get extra-creative.

Want to soften things up? Add blush pink accents.

Want to make it a bit more dramatic? Add shades of mauve, merlot, and wine.

 

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Lavender wedding color palettes are trending and work with every wedding style and wedding theme. Whether you’re opting for elegance or casual, rustic charm, pastel purple hues are a lovely choice.

From wedding decorations to fresh lavender bouquets to pastel bridesmaid dresses, there are endless ways to incorporate lavender into your celebration. And now that you know a few of them, you’re one step closer to planning the wedding day of your dreams!

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