Lilac Wedding Themes
Lilac is a popular color for spring and summer weddings. Lilac creates an elegant, romantic mood with a fresh feel, especially when paired with silver, ivory, white, brown or deeper purple accents. Get creative with your lilac-themed wedding by incorporating the color in dresses, decorations, centerpieces and the wedding cake.
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Dresses
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The bride can wear a pale lilac dress or add a lilac sash to a white or ivory dress. Silver, diamonds or pearls look beautiful against lilac. Lilac will flatter most bridesmaids, and groomsmen can wear lilac neckties. Consider dressing the bridesmaids in different shades of lilac for a modern look.
Ceremony and Reception Decorations
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Add elegance to your ceremony and reception by decorating with lilacs or other purple flowers, such as Gerbera daisies, orchids or tulips. White flowers will also look elegant in a white/lilac color scheme. Use silver lights or candlelight for a romantic look, or use lilac wash lighting at the reception for a dramatic effect. Clusters of lilac balloons are also a cheap but attractive decorating strategy. Make sure you visit the ceremony and reception sites before planning your decorations.
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Table Decorations
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You can use either a neutral accent color for table linens, such as ivory or white, or use lilac. Lilac napkins also provide a burst of color against a neutral tablecloth. Use lilacs or purple flowers for the centerpiece -- you can use the bridesmaids' bouquets if you want to save money. You can also decorate tables with lilac confetti and lilac-colored treats, such as lilac M&Ms or purple grapes. Lilac candles also make elegant table decorations.
The Wedding Cake
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Your wedding cake can be frosted in lilac, but a white or ivory cake with lilac accents typically looks more elegant. For example, adorn a white cake with lilac ribbon or lace, add lilac pinstripes, or top the cake with purple flowers. Alternately, include a layer of lilac frosting in a layer cake for a fun surprise.
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References
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