40 Purple Wedding Ideas You'll Love

We have everything you need, whether you are searching for purple wedding ideas because you adore this stunning color or because you're a fan of HBO's popular TV series Game of Thrones. We've put together some helpful wedding planning ideas around this theme, including imaginative and affordable options for everything from venues to décor to flowers. Let's first examine this theme's definition and the reasons behind its unexpected rise in popularity.

What is a purple wedding? 

It's just as it sounds! This color serves as the central theme for the ceremony and celebration.

Why did Game of Thrones make purple weddings popular? 

A significant episode of the well-known TV series in which — spoiler alert! — a central character passes away and is known as the "purple wedding." The episode also has a wedding, but it's not particularly romantic. Fans have, therefore, started utilizing this theme as a playful homage to their beloved shows.

You don't have to worry about any connections to the show if you're not interested in it, though, because it's not like this vivid color is only for fans of Game of Thrones.

Explore 40 of our favorite purple wedding ideas:

Across all of the main wedding planning areas, we have found some of the most intriguing ideas for this subject. This post covers essential options, including venues, flowers, and inexpensive décor. 

Creative purple wedding themes

We recommend any of these options if you want this hue to be the focal point of your wedding but need something a bit more specialized for your design. 

  1. Game of Thrones. Why not make it the main topic of your wedding if you and your partner are ardent fans? 
  2. Pastel colors. Fresh pastel pink, yellow, and purple hues are timeless for spring weddings.
  3. Electric lavender.Searching for something a little more colorful? Combine a striking shade of this color with electric blue, mint green, or even fuchsia.
  4. Royalty. Consider combining a deep purple with white and silver for a sophisticated wedding if the British Royal family influences you. 
  5. Moody. Burgundy, creams, navy, and gold complement dark purples in this bohemian and gothic-inspired wedding theme.

Classy dress styles, trends, and accessories

Here's how to style your wedding party attire to complement the theme without becoming corny.

  1. Amethyst jewelry. Bridesmaids look fantastic wearing earrings with this stone, whether it is real or artificial. Additionally, adding it to boutonnieres is simple.
  2. Sashes. You can easily include your purple theme with a satin sash if you still want to wear the classic white wedding dress.
  3. Mismatched purple bridesmaid gowns. If your bridesmaids arrange their dresses in order of lightest (the maid of honor) to darkest (the last person in line), this style will look fantastic.
  4. Color-blocking.Pair them with opposites from the color wheel to add intrigue to your clothing. That means utilizing a yellow color that is either as bright or as pale as purple.
  5. Purple, nude, gold, or silver shoes. They will complement the theme and be elegant enough for a wedding. 

Beautiful ring options to complete your theme

To have a lasting memento of your gorgeous wedding theme, look for wedding bands or engagement rings that feature any of these components.

  1. Alexandrite stone. Rose gold is a gorgeous setting for these.
  2. Purple wood wedding bands. You won't have to worry about clashing with your usual attire because the dark purple matches almost anything.
  3. Amethyst and silver tungsten. In wedding band shape, these two look great together, especially if the center strip has amethyst specks.
  4. Purple goldstone. This glittering stone is like the universe.
  5. Pink sapphire stone. Many stone selections under this moniker offer lavender tints, even if some are technically pink.

Ideas for cakes

Choose any of these icing options or embellishments to go with your theme.

  1. Climbing purple roses. Use actual roses or fondant. Finish with one or two at the top, and group a lot at the bottom. Place the cake on a dish covered with rose petals.
  2. Purple heart cake topper. Use toothpicks with purple paper hearts on top if you decide to serve wedding cupcakes rather than cake.
  3. Gradient purple tiers. Start with the deepest color at the bottom and work to a white or lavender top layer.
  4. Gothic purple. This cake stands out thanks to its black accents, light grays, and dark purples.
  5. Lavender stalks. To create visual intrigue, wrap fresh lavender stalks around the base of your cake.

Gorgeous invitations

If you decide to make your wedding invitations, try these ideas.

  1. Faux gemstone slab with gold foil veins. Make use of this for your card's backdrop image. Then, position a transparent rectangle in the center to make your information easier to read while preserving the design.
  2. Purple hydrangea floral wreath. To highlight the invitation, use this as a border or in the upper design's right and lower left corners.
  3. Minimalist purple lettering and border.To keep it appearing elegant, use lavender-hued typefaces like Candle Script or Sverige Script over a base of cream or off-white paper.
  4. Royal purple ribbon. Use a 2" ribbon or chiffon to tie your invitation in a gleaming purple bow.
  5. Vintage lavender lace. Use any common food coloring to dye paper doilies purple to accomplish this on a shoestring. 

Flower and bouquet ideas

We adore these flower arrangements for this subject.

  1. White, cream, and purple roses. To complete the pattern, add cream ribbon and pearls.
  2. Hydrangea, sweet pea, and seeded eucalyptus. A scattering of purple, white, and blue wildflowers also looks fantastic in this arrangement. For a bohemian look, keep the shape natural as well.
  3. Tulips, lavender, and sunflowers. It's the ideal bouquet for a summer wedding. To give the stems a fanciful and airy effect, tie flowing white ribbons around them.
  4. King Lisianthus, peonies, and lilac. A circle arrangement with a few white filler flowers, such as Bells of Ireland or Delphinium, is ideal for displaying this majestic combination.
  5. Larkspur, dusty miller, Queen Anne's lace, and purple roses. Replace the dusty miller with cascading orchids for a larger and more dramatic version of this romantic bouquet.

Decorations on a budget

Most budgets can easily accommodate these décor pieces, which are reasonably easy to find. 

  1. Purple chiffon chair hoods or bows. For less than $30, 40 yards of purple sheer organza can be purchased online from retailers like the Tablecloths Factory. Try decorating every other chair or limiting your hoods and bows to the wedding party table to save a little extra money.
  2. Purple napkins and tablecloths. Always inquire about the types of rentals your location offers. You never know if they have purple textiles that you could use. If not, wholesale disposable napkins are a fantastic, cost-effective substitute for satin or polyester alternatives (though the price usually varies according to the shade you choose, generally around $0.50 per napkin).
  3. Purple, pink, and silver glitter balloon arch. You can save money on supplies by using half-arches. To make it serve two purposes, use this for the ceremony walkway entry and have some helpers relocate it behind your beloved dining table at the reception. With just $1 worth of materials from the Dollar Tree, you can create a large balloon arch, as seen in this guide.
  4. Purple paper heart garlands. Use cardstock instead of construction paper, which can appear cheesy and too cheesy for a wedding. The cardstock's thickness will give the garlands some weight and a breezy quality without being overly delicate, even though the price difference is only a few cents per page.
  5. Mauve butterfly accents. Use decorative butterflies on cakes, floral arrangements, and centerpieces for a little more flair. Regarding the materials (paper, plastic, glitter, etc.) and style (realistic vs. artistic), you have a lot of possibilities. These can be made by hand, or you can buy things like this bundle of 100 ornamental butterflies from Etsy, which will cost roughly $0.06.

Affordable centerpieces

Use these inexpensive yet eye-catching centerpiece designs to add flair to your tablescapes and make your event stand out.

  1. Single stem globe thistles in tall, glass cylinder hurricanes. Most internet retailers offer globe thistle stems for around $2 per, with a minimum order of 50.
  2. Submerged purple rose petals with floating candles. You can also submerge complete purple carnation heads in water to save even more money. They are equally colorful but less expensive.
  3. DIY purple glitter vases. This DIY glitter vase tutorial can also be applied to upcycled wine bottles or mason jars. 
  4. Table wine bottles. Who said the centerpieces at your wedding are only for show? Include full red wine bottles in your centerpiece design so guests can enjoy them without getting up from the table. To make it look more put together, wrap them in purple ribbon or arrange them in a purple tray or crate. After that, put up a banner inviting them to enjoy it!
  5. Sand art flower vases. When stacked with complementary colors, colored sand looks beautiful and inexpensive. On top rests a solitary flower head.

Check out these purple wedding venues you can book:

To make your wedding unique, these venues have a range of designs and settings with lots of purple lighting or structural features.

1. Cleveland Marriott Downtown At Key Center 

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

This room is transformed into the ideal themed wedding setting with rich purple, pink, and blue floor-to-ceiling lighting.

2. Old Tappan Manor 

Location: Old Tappan, New Jersey

This venue features purple pin lights to showcase its stunning architecture, making it elegant and quirky. Through their numerous exquisite crystal chandeliers, they also feature electric blue lights.

3. The View on the Hudson

Location: Piermont, New York

The View on the Hudson, which features light purple and cream design highlights and a waterfront landscape, is a little more muted but no less enchanting. 

4. Brandview Ballroom by LA Banquets 

Location: Glendale, California 

This modern venue features a banquet area with lavender lighting. 

5. The Lavender Labyrinth and Flower Gardens 

Location: Santa Rosa, California 

This location smells as delicious as it looks, as the name suggests. 

Now you can have the purple wedding of your dreams!

Searching for themed wedding ideas that are more reasonably priced? Then, please read our article on inexpensive backyard wedding ideas. Or read more about inexpensive wedding presents that guests will adore.