If you’re after a fashion-forward big day, then incorporating Ultra Violet into your wedding style is the way to go. Cosmic and creative, just as Pantone explains, this purple-blue shade is the perfect way to make a bold, colourful statement at your wedding. Said to symbolise experimentation, boldness and non-conformity, Ultra Violet is perfect for those quirky and unique couples looking to create a wedding that is like no other. Its deep and mystical hue will certainly catch eyes!

Gathering insight on how to work this great shade into your wedding details, Melbourne Wedding & Brides, with the help of Feel Good Events’ Marcus Prentice, explores ideas on how to add in just the right touches.

Feel Good Events prides itself on its ability to curate on-trend events and breathtaking visual spectacular that not only meets each couple’s individual needs, but exceeds their wildest dreams. “[We offer] a full styling and decorating service for those couples who want to create an awesome event experience,” says Prentice. “One of my favourite parts of the job is creating an event experience that makes our clients feel good and one they won’t forget for years to come for all the right reasons.”

With Ultra Violet taking centre stage as Pantone’s 2018 Colour of the Year, here are some tips on how to work it into your wedding.

Combining Colour

If you don’t want your reception to look monochromatic, Prentice suggests incorporating other colours that complement the blue-purple hue. Integrate silver or gold for a regal look, add lighter shades of lavender for an ombré vibe, or even fuchsia and magenta for a feminine feel. “Other pantone colours that complement Ultra Violet are Ether, Weeping Willow, Tradewinds, Misty Lilac, Deauville Mauve, Dusty Lavender, Lavender Violet, Prism Pink, and Chateau Rose,” he says.

Even lighter tones of lilac and lavender, venturing further into pastel pinks, can offset an otherwise deep and dark scheme. Select two or three variations of purple to work in harmony with Ultra Violet for optimum impact. Adding in a few deeper

colours to complement the violet tone will help elevate this look to create a warm, inviting palette.

Shine A Light

Lighting plays a big role in the world of wedding design. It enhances what you want to see, and hides what you don’t. A great way to use Pantone’s 2018 Colour of the Year is by having it illuminate your wedding. You can use Ultra Violet to uplight the space, or have it projected onto the dance floor. “White dance floors are on trend at the moment, so using Ultra Violet as a decal on the dance floor will create impact,” says Prentice.

The transformative power of purple creates a luxurious, romantic and uniquely alluring wedding event space. Those looking for a more dramatic statement can uplight the walls to create an entirely violet venue. Striking lighting installations and backdrops are tamed with this colour’s calming effect, while still creating a dramatic ambience.

Take A Seat

While you don’t need to go crazy with violet-coloured décor at your ceremony, adding elegant touches here and there can be quite stunning. Bows in Ultra Violet for your chairs are an easy, affordable way to include a splash of on-trend purple. Similarly, inject the colour into your ceremony décor by tying bunches of purple flowers to the chair at the end of each aisle.

Head-Turning Tables

Opt for vibrant pieces like violet-coloured menus or place cards to create the perfect ethereal effect. However, with a colour as strong as Ultra Violet, it’s important not to let it overwhelm the wedding décor. “This colour is quite bold, so it depends on what sort of bride you are and how much you use it,” says Prentice. “If you want to create a statement, using this colour extensively in flowers or lighting throughout the space will really create impact. Alternatively, using the colour subtly throughout your wedding styling will still create impact but won’t be overwhelming.”

If you want to use Pantone’s Colour of the Year in your linens, consider a sleek violet table runner, and work in another similar colour. “Textured