Wedding Wednesday: Purple and Lavender Glam

Today, I have one glamtastic bit of purple and lavender inspiration for you. When I came across this lavender gown, I knew I had to put a board together for it. Monochromatic decor is very on-trend for weddings this year (see the Winter edition of The Knot) and if you are a fan of purple, then this monochromatic glam inspiration is perfect for you.

In addition, I have some great lavender and purple bits and bobs from the participants of the Etsy Virtual Bridal Show to get you started on all of that wedding shopping. Speaking of the show, this year’s show will debut here on the Belle Memorie blog on Monday, March 18th. This year it’s bigger and better than ever with over 440 shops and LOTS of custom and one of a kind finds to help you make your wedding just as beautiful as your love. So, mark your calendars and enjoy your day!

Purple and Lavender Wedding by bellememorie featuring a purple bridesmaid dress

Purple bridesmaid dress
gozhy.com

WEDDING INVITATIONS l PURPLE 1
maidesignstudio.com

Wedding Design
whiteme.net

Real Weddings – Sue & Keith: A Traditional Wedding in Boston, MA – The…
weddings.theknot.com

Various models of purple wedding cake
soaveitalianwedding.blogspot.com

Je Voir
sarahklassen.com

Orange County Ceremony Magazine Tabletop Inspiration Violet Views…
ceremonyblog.com

FH is wearing a Grey tux | Weddings, Beauty and Attire, Etiquette and…
weddingwire.com

Hot Pink Brides | Modern Unique Glamorous Brides Guide · Lavender…
hotpinkbrides.com

Wedding Style, Planning Inspiration the Wedding Paper Divas Blog
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‘Purple & Lavender Wedding: Etsy Virtual Bridal Show Team’ by ravengrrl

Purple Wedding Shoes — Purp… DesignYourPede… $183.75	Crystal Champagne Flutes Bea… Beadz2Pleaz $99.99	Elegant wedding cake serving… PureBeautyArt $69	handmade Purple wedding broo… RetroVintageWe… $450
Traditions White Damask on P… floratouch $12	Purple and Silver Filigree F… cymbaline84 $17	Purple Boutonniere, Natural … FairyfolkWeddi… $15	Weddings, Wedding Decoration… KPGDesigns $39
Purple Wedding Dress Custom … WeddingDressFa… $629	Purple bottle wedding favors… HuffyHen $19.5	Purple Beeswax Rose Taper Ca… ForestCandleSt… $45	Tutu Flower Girl Dress, Purp… BellaBeanCoutu… $165
Purple Wedding Card Box, Eng… WrapsodyandInk $119	VINTAGE FRAMED CHALKBOARD Ki… shabbymcfabby $174	Damask Violet & Charcoal Lay… citlali $2	Custom make Vintage Beach We… wonderxue $109

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Monday’s Finding: Sneak Peek: Third Annual Etsy Virtual Bridal Show

Well lookie lookie, it’s Springtime…the time after all of those who got engaged over the Winter holidays venture out to begin the adventure that is wedding planning. How are all of those bridal shows treating you? As a bride, I found the big box bridal shows are quite helpful for locating vendors such as bakeries, caterers, rentals, etc., but all of the wedding style bits and bobs leave me saying, “not so much.” I want my wedding to express who my fiance and I are as a couple and as individuals. I want an “authentically you wedding do” as my tagline reads. So, what’s a couple to do when you prefer a wedding with personalized touches? Well, that’s what the Etsy Virtual Bridal Show is all about!

On March 18th, the Etsy Virtual Bridal Show Team takes over the blog for two weeks as we present our best handmade wedding creations and super fab vintage wedding finds to help you create that one of a kind “authentically you wedding do!” This is our biggest and best year yet with over 440 Etsy shops! We are talking everything from bespoke couture gowns, rustic woodland details, and one of a kind bridal jewelry.The Etsy Virtual Bridal Show has got you covered.

So, how’s about a little sneak peek? Don’t forget to mark your calendars for March 18th!

Etsy Virtual Bridal Show Preview by bellememorie featuring plus size wedding gowns

Plus size wedding gown
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Gown
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Necklace
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Deco Bridal Cap Beaded Ribbon Tie by EricaElizabethDesign on Etsy
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wedding dress Antoinette by KiraZhigun on Etsy
etsy.com

MC GRETCHEN Whimsical Delights Collection by hairbowswonderworld
etsy.com

Deco Moon Wedding Cake Topper Vintage by JolieEnRoseVintage
etsy.com

Skull bow tie mens black and gray collar band bow tie by RokGear
etsy.com

Titanium Wedding Set with Black Ash Burl Wood by jewelrybyjohan
etsy.com

HandSewn in Scotland Made to Measure 8 by BobbyGordonKiltmaker
$475 – etsy.com

Ivory Wedding Shoes Custom swarovski by AngelesqueStilettos
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Saturday’s Latest: Etsy Virtual Bridal Show Team

‘Saturday’s Latest from the Etsy Virtual Bridal Show Team 3/2/13’ by ravengrrl

Pastel Peach Lace Bridal Bol… MammaMiaBridal $35	Wedding Unity Candle Set, Un… ForestCandleSt… $190	Rose Candle Unity Set, Eco L… ForestCandleSt… $180	Silver Sequined Bow Wedding … MammaMiaBridal $59
Dusky pink and ivory handmad… BindingTies $11.95	Amber color SWAROVSKI crysta… LoveMimosaFleu… $29	Purple SWAROVSKI crystal & p… LoveMimosaFleu… $29	Seashell Ring Bearer Wedding… unconventional… $17
Large Men’s Vest Waistco… ArmorOfModernM… $32	Button-on Suspenders Vintage… ArmorOfModernM… $24.99	Tall Men’s Blazer 40XL V… ArmorOfModernM… $42	Tall Men’s Blazer 40XL V… ArmorOfModernM… $48
Peacock bird SWAROVSKI cryst… LoveMimosaFleu… $39	Wedding bouquet photo charm … SmilingBlueDog $9.99	Wedding bouquet frame charm…. SmilingBlueDog $8.99	ivory bridal wrap in merino … EmmaNYC $220

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Friday’s Favorites: “I Do Garlands” and “All a Flutter Over Red and Blush”

It’s Friday and that means it’s time to do your best TGIF happy dance! ‘Twas a longish week for me as I am not only working to provide you with the normal fabulous content I present to you (I’m modest…yep), but I’m finishing up the final details of this blog’s heart and soul: The Etsy Virtual Bridal Show!

Yes, dear readers, it’s that time of year. The time where the Etsy Virtual Bridal Show Team takes over the blog for two weeks as we present our best handmade wedding creations and super fab vintage wedding finds to help you bring that one of a kind “authentically you wedding do!” This is our third year and I couldn’t be prouder of this little project. From just 100 shops that I personally invited, to last year’s team creation, and this year’s 440 shops, I know that you will hit the bridal mother load when it comes to finding everything from original couture gown creations to unique ever so trendy garlands to spruce up your event space. March 18th is the day to mark on your calendar for the beginning of the show!

So, this week’s favorites are a treasury of fabulous on trend garlands from many Etsy vendors as well as a treasury all a flutter with a blush and red butterfly theme. Enjoy the treasuries and most of all, remember that this wedding planning stuff, it supposed to be fun!

‘I Do Garlands’ by ravengrrl

Blue Wedding Garland Backdro… DorothysRubies $150	Eco Wedding Garland Decorati… WHITEStardust $38	Spring and Summer Paper Bunt… peonyandthistl… $9.5	Wedding Garland Fall Bunting… YoYoCottage $18
32ft LONG READY to SHIP Trop… LazyCaterpilla… $16	SALE Paper Garland, RED HEAR… LaMiaCasa $12	Vintage Hankie Bunting – Wed… VintageResolut… $50	Wedding Garland Paper flower… lillesyster $120
Rustic Wedding Garland Eco F… kzannoart $34	Fabric and Flower Wedding Ga… ForgetMeKnotPa… $36	FALL WEDDING GARLAND-pennant… MoonflowerNatu… $34.2	WEDDING GARLAND BURLAP GGsBrierPatch $128
Ivory Wedding Garland – Tull… GypsyBling $50	Gold Glitter and Purple Pape… PaperJayneDebb… $12.95	Black White Damask Wedding G… nestables $22	The Petite Glam Scallop Garl… LePetiteFest $16

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‘Blush and Red Butterfly Wedding’ by ravengrrl

Floor Length Backless Chiffo… ouma $1200	Raspberry Bridal Bobby Pins,… InspiredGreeti… $10	Ruby Red Bridal Belt, Plaid … CarolynnRedwin… $205	Bridal Necklace, Vintage, We… CrystalPearl $40.91
Red & Pink Butterfly Bouquet… justanns $55	Custom make Vintage Straples… wonderxue $89	Red Wine Pink And Light peac… roomofyourown $38	Burgundy and pink Flower Gir… TutusChicBouti… $90
SALE Red Light Pink Butterfl… Allofyou $12	30 3D Wall Butterflies, Pape… SimplyChicLily $45	Red Pink Ombre hand dyed Fab… PenelopeandLal… $40	Berry Surprise Combo Sparkly… fastrunningfox $7.8
30 Butterflies, 3 Lanterns, … SimplyChicLily $65	Pink and Red Bridal garter,… 22ndAvBridalBo… $30	Men’s Tie Pink and Red V… MeandMatilda $22.95	Mini Journal Handmade Refill… alohacookiegir… $6.5

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Saturday’s Latest: Etsy Virtual Bridal Show Team 2/23/13

‘Latest: Etsy Virtual Bridal Show Team 2/23/13’ by ravengrrl

Ivory Lace Bridal Headband, … MammaMiaBridal $47	Crochet Wedding Barefoot San… gilmoreproduct… $15	Lace Bridal or Baby Shower I… DistInkDesigns $16.75	Yellow margarita salt – colo… dellcovespices $3.25
Vintage Mens Suit Teal w/Oxb… ArmorOfModernM… $72	Vintage Red Mens Vest Brocad… ArmorOfModernM… $34	Mens White Wide Tie 1950’… ArmorOfModernM… $21	Clip on Suspenders Vintage E… ArmorOfModernM… $16.99
Unity Candle Set, Wedding De… ForestCandleSt… $200	Rose Candle Unity Set, Weddi… ForestCandleSt… $190	Organic Spice Pillar, Slate … ForestCandleSt… $90	Wedding bridal crown wreath … BindingTies $50
Handmade Cotton Lace Collar,… HAREMDESIGN $35	Handmade Cotton Lace Collar,… HAREMDESIGN $38	Seashell Ring Bearer Wedding… unconventional… $15	Monogram Personalized Weddin… unconventional… $45

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‘Latest: Etsy Virtual Bridal Show Team 2/23/13 #2’ by ravengrrl

Seashell Shell Ring Bearer B… unconventional… $35	Personalized Ring Bearer Bow… unconventional… $29	White Lace Bridal Bolero in … MammaMiaBridal $35	Flower brooches, made from s… BindingTies $11.95
Petite bouquet, Flower Girl … LoveMimosaFleu… $35	Handmade Ribbon Rose Bouquet… LoveMimosaFleu… $120	Silver Sequined Bow Bridal H… MammaMiaBridal $62	Large Organza Flower Brooch,… LoveMimosaFleu… $16
White Lace Bridal Wrist Char… MammaMiaBridal $25	Gray Roses with Yellow Origa… 3DCranes $120	Shell Seashell Ring Bearer W… unconventional… $17	Wood Chalkboard Tree Slice R… unconventional… $25
Blue SWAROVSKI crystal & rhi… LoveMimosaFleu… $35	Dazzling Flower Shape Headpi… LoveMimosaFleu… $35	Greem SWAROVSKI crystal & rh… LoveMimosaFleu… $29	Handmade Cotton Lace Appliqu… HAREMDESIGN $41

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