The Knot Chicago Weddings Magazine

palette refresh

midnight + eggplant

Dark blue and purple give off a sultry, luxe vibe well suited for creating a formal ambience for a vineyard or private estate wedding.

Combining these colors in one invitation may compromise its readability (navy text on dark purple paper, for example), but they can live in harmony as an envelope liner or a monogram motif. To brighten the palette, add metallic or copper accents throughout your décor: Cocktail stirrers, charger plates or a few sequined tablecloths will do the trick. There isn’t a great variety of blue florals, so purple will

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