Pantone Color 2018: Ultra Violet
“Ultra Violet lights the way to what is yet to come” and the best is yet to come. Are you going to getting married within the year, it seems to me the new Pantone color 2018 fits the purpose, to bring us into the future, to share a new life full of surprise and possibilities.
Ultra violet is a dramatic shade of purple, a bit unconventional, a definitely mesmerizing color to add to your wedding day, a pinch of ultra violet. Who is in to get into the violet mood?
Close your eyes with me and let yourself be inspired by the powerful beauty of nature.
I've loved this photo from the first time I saw it, this is my inspirational Ultra-violet for my wedding mood board.
“… A Water Hyacinth at night: The cold Fall season brings a close to the flower blooms. This hyacinth, covered in evening frost, was captured, in darkness… “
Purple is your favorite color? If the answer is yes, then go for it .
Are you wondering how can you incorporate this dramatic shade of purple into your wedding day? As you like it; as a strong bold statement of personal expressions of individuality: “Violet symbolizes experimentation and non-conformity, spurring individuals to imagine their unique mark on the world, and push boundaries through creative outlets” ( Pantone quote ).
If purple is your favorite color but Ultra Violet is a bit too much as your wedding color theme, just add a pinch of it to highlight anything you want, use it as the eye-catching element of your wedding design.
My favorite Pantone Ultra Violet color Palettes are “Intrigue”
Invoking a sense of mystery, a palette of nature's blues and greens, combined with the unconventional Ultra Violet and a Silver and Pale Gold metallic, exudes a quiet strength.
(Photo and Pantone quote)
and "Desert Sunset"
Emulating a desert sunset, this is a dramatic palette of brilliantly heightened warm shades that radiate resplendently across the early evening sky. ( Photo and Pantone quote )
Let’s start having some fun trying out some ideas.
Wedding Invitation suite
Original Ultra violet invitation to set the tone for your wedding day or subtle hues of violet?
Bridal style
When it comes to Bridal Style, I think the easiest and fine way to include this particular shade of purple is to dare with the dresses of your bridesmaids, they will look just lovely and you'll definitely stand out.
Now tell me, how cute are these flower fairy girls playing out in their violet princess dresses?
Photo courtesy of Barbie Krushluck
Are you the bride-to-be?
A pinch of ultra violet and Purple shades in your bridal bouquet, simply-chic.
What about Touch of violet in your make-up?
Purple and black “Intriguing” eyes as in Pantone.
Photo Tina Angel
A detail
An eye-catching headpiece, white tulle with purple feathers.
The crown of a modern powerful princess, violet blue hydrangea
Something hidden to be unveiled, a little surprise for your beloved husband’s eyes only, a purple lace garter.
Purple shoes
If you are planning a civil ceremony for your wedding, you can get more creative with what you wear, sense of elegance and you are ready to tie the knot. Who is in for purple shoes? The perfect match to a very feminine short floral dress in hues of purple.
Groom in the spotlight
Violet tie and Boutonniere, what else?
Refined Wedding decorations
Table setting purple on white, bold and yet very elegant.
A courtesy purple favour to your guests.
Country-chic ultraviolet touch
The rustic charms of a bold violet table setting.
The lightness of ribbons fluttering in the air
The mouth-watering cakes
The time has come to sweeten up the day, and we go definitely jazzy.
The magnificent ultra violet Geode Wedding Cake.
The Fresh lavander macarons, Do you smell the scent of the violet-colored fields of lavender in Provence? I do.
Hope you enjoyed and get into the ultra violet mood with me.
Marcella Lavarini