Amethyst, once the sole color of Kings and Queens, Emperors and Religious leaders from the fourth century BC.
to Medieval Europe, is the elegant choice for weddings in 2011.
Give your celebration the "royal" treatment with these following suggestions: 1.
Invitations: For a stunning beginning, use Amethyst wedding pocket folders for your invitations accented with gold ribbon.
You can also match the wedding invites with amethyst layered invitations for your rehearsal dinner and bridal shower for a regal touch.
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Bride and Groom Accents: For the bride: Consider weaving thin ribbons of varying shades of purple through your hair that match ribbons woven through your bridal bouquet.
If appropriate, have a sash made in amethyst for your bridal gown.
For the groom: Consider having a cummerbund in amethyst to match the bride's sash or ribbons.
3.
Attendants Attire: Bridesmaid Dresses: This is a lovely color for bridesmaids dresses.
As this is the "hot" color, many bridal magazines are showcasing bridesmaids dresses in different shades of purple and different styles of dresses.
Browse through to find the style and color that best compliments your gown.
Groomsmen Cummerbunds: Black or gray formal wear accented with amethyst cummerbunds is a spectacular combination.
Imagine the entire wedding party arrayed in this gorgeous combination of black and purple! Flower Girl and Baskets: If you are having a flower girl, she can have a lovely sash made of purple to match the bridesmaids dresses or the brides ribbons.
She can also have matching ribbons hanging from her flower basket.
Ring bearer: Although the ring bearer will not be wearing the same attire as the groomsmen, he can wear the same cummerbund to match.
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Flower Combinations: There are many dazzling purple flowers to choose from.
Some like Irises, lilies, and delphiniums are available year round.
Others, like lavender, hydrangea, and hyacinth are seasonal.
You can use these flowers as centerpieces for your reception tables and decorations all through your wedding venue.
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Reception Ideas: Try violet table runners over white, gold or black tablecloths for a brilliant look to your reception.
Dress up your cake server set and toasting flutes with deep, rich, purple bows tied on to the bases of each.
However you choose to accent, amethyst is a color that will give your special day an elegant, beautiful look and feel.