Years ago, when I first started thinking about my ideal wedding, I pictured pastel colors everywhere! Initially I was drawn to blush or neutral bridesmaids’ dresses, light and airy textures, and a soft feel to the whole day. Something like this:
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But once I met Mr. Sword, things changed, drastically. From the beginning of our relationship I knew that his Scottish heritage would be a prominent part of our wedding. But how would that look? Picture if you will the lush, rich hills of Scotland, feel the rough texture of their beautiful castles, listen for their harsh (but sexy) accents, and smell the scent of rain in the air. Nothing about those things screams pastel, soft, or light and airy!! Instead, I started to envision drama, elegance, glamour, and dark colors. Luckily for me I like all of those things—I just hadn’t considered them along the lines of a wedding. Now I can’t picture anything else! I mean, can you imagine a pastel kilt? Ick.
Our two main wedding colors were born out of my favorite colors, purple and green. When I was back in pastel wedding land, I thought they would be lavender and mint, but knowing that those two colors made Mr. Sword shudder, once we got engaged they morphed into a dark purple and a forest green so they would fit with our formal and elegant wedding! We also added in chocolate brown, black, and ivory for an accent color.
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After pinpointing the style, feel, and colors of the wedding, the next natural step seemed to be deciding on a theme. I wanted to combine the Scottish culture with something that represented me, but wasn’t quite sure where to start. I realize it may be a bit odd to give your wedding a title or a name, but that is just what I planned on doing. Luckily one day I woke up with “A Highland Fairy Tale” in my head and knew it was perfect for us! I immediately shared my idea with Mr. Sword and he agreed! Our Highland Fairy Tale wedding is a celebration of his Scottish culture blended with my excitement of all things royal and regal.
What do you think, hive? How did you pick your wedding colors? Did you name your wedding like I did?
Those green shoes are amazing. I love green, and it with deep purple sounds perfect for your elegant theme!
The flowers and that deep purple dress are beautiful! Can’t wait to see the colors come together in your wedding!
It sounds lovely. I can’t wait to see it in action.
I love those shades of purple and green together! Sometimes I’ve seen purple and green be too neon and “Barney the Friendly Dinosaur”-ish, but that definitely isn’t the case here: I love that you titled your wedding, and I think it’s going to be positively amazing!!
I love those colors!
Also, a pastel kilt doesn’t sound that bad!! J/k
That is going to be beautiful and your theme sounds absolutely amazing!! I have always secretly wanted to marry a Scottish or Irishman—didn’t quite work out for me though, lol. Congrats!!!
Your colors look beautiful cohesively! I can’t wait to see how they all come together in your wedding details!
I am loving your colors and your theme! It’s so romantic!
Dark and elegant is refreshing! And, I think your inspiration pics still give the light and airy feel! The purple dress looks like a chiffon and the flowers are whimsical. I used deep purple to add elegance to our wedding as well. It is a very royal color! So, excited to see more plans!
I love the wedding colors you chose! But I may be partial since they are almost exactly the colors we are using (sub out hunter green for a misty gray-green color). Also, your bridesmaid dress/flower photos is absolutely gorgeous! Great choice!
I love those deep purples and greens! Those shoes are beautiful!
WOW. Green is the color for our wedding, those shoes are.. Speechless.. Wow!!
I love your colours! I just finished my Scottish themed wedding and I’m really looking forward to reading about how another bride does hers 
, too bad you weren’t around before my wedding.
Our colours were red and black with some white accents here and there. I love the way the colours worked out in what wedding photos I’ve seen sneak previews of!
PS: Best of luck with all planning, I hope all goes well! Spring weddings are the best! You are March, and I am April!
Mrs. Sword, Chicago Age and Occupation: 28, Nanny/Actress Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Software Engineer Engagement Date: February 19, 2012 Wedding Date: March 2013 Venue: Embassy Suites Bloomington West in Bloomington, MN About Me: I am a true girly-girl originally from the great state of Minnesota and my fiancé hails from the beautiful country of Scotland. We met and fell in love in our favorite city, Chicago, and are having a blast blending our cultures for "A Highland Fairy Tale" wedding! We are truly a case of opposites attract in that he’s a world traveling introvert and I’m a social butterfly who is never too far from home. We both love hanging out with family and friends, fine dining, and laughing at ourselves. He drinks a lot of beer and I talk too much. We wouldn’t have it any other way!
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