Not many colors can successfully make the transition from hot summer day weddings to receptions on cool autumn nights, but a rich purple does so beautifully.

Whether we like it or not fall is well on its way. Autumn ushers in a whole new palette of wedding colors, but purple often remains. Below are examples of why we love purple; we’ve seen so much wonderful inspiration lately.

Enjoy, Raya

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Andrea of Strawberry Chic recently created a fabulous “Let Them Eat Cake” theme for her younger sister’s birthday party. It was a cake decorating party with, as she stated, “shabby chic decor, lots of treats and snacks, and of course a personal mini cake and cake platter for each girl to decorate and take home.”

We are head over heels in love with this idea for a bridal shower! What could be better for a cake-loving bride? Supply icing and extras like edible flowers, glitter and more in the bride’s wedding colors. Too, we love how Andrea assembled bite-size sandwiches and snacks and colorful beverages to round out the party fare.

A special thanks goes to Andrea for allowing us to share this fabulous and fun idea! You can see the complete tutorial here.

Hugs, Raya

Though the colors red, white and blue together are the quintessential patriotic combination, they’re not usually realistic or common for a wedding. So instead of photos combining the three colors in cakes, clothing, etc. in this post we’re taking a different approach.

Here’s to a continued fabulous Fourth of July weekend!

Kisses, Raya

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