At this time of year, deep reds and burgundies come in to play, looking dramatic on their own or combining beautifully with other jewelled shades and metallics. If you’re exploring a burgundy wedding theme, we hope these ideas will inspire and delight!
You’re Invited
Set the scene by introducing your colour on your invitations.
We love this stylish combination of navy with burgundy.
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Burgundy and gold make an elegant combination.
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Keep it simple and elegant, tying your invitation with burgundy ribbon.
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White is a dramatic background for deep burgundy.
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This contemporary design is bang on trend. Continue the look with a painted cake.
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Table Décor
Introducing your burgundy wedding ideas to the table settings is the next step. With such a strong colour, you can be subtle while still making an impact.
Sometimes you only need to add colour to table linen and flowers.
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Deep red napkins introduce the colour in a more delicate fashion.
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This fabulous floral table runner with beautiful candles really sets the scene for evening dining.
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These fabric chair decorations are simple but hugely effective.
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Burgundy and grey are an elegant, contemporary combination.
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Beautiful Blooms
Flowers are a wonderful way to add your chosen colour and there are so many beautiful seasonal choices in burgundy. Ask your florist for suggestions to suit your style of wedding.
Burgundy is a fabulous addition to an autumn or winter bouquet.
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These buttonholes add warmth, even if it’s cold outside!
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We love this stunning hand-tied bouquet.
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Even signage can be made more elaborate with flowers.
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This centerpiece would suit a barn wedding venue.
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Cake
Ah yes, the cake… a blank canvas upon which you can impart your wedding style and colour scheme. Be sure to show your cake off before it is cut.
This design is a classic white-tiered cake with pretty sugar flowers.
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For a country wedding, this naked cake looks stunning with the addition of burgundy blooms.
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We love this quirky cake, perfect for a historical venue.
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A semi-naked drip cake? Yes please!
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Ombre is still on trend, and we rather like the way burgundy moves through shades of pink in this cake.
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This is one of our favourites. Never miss the opportunity to have a sparkly tier… and burgundy looks so glamorous with gold.
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In the Detail…
…because sometimes the smallest details make all the difference!
These classic favour boxes are an elegant choice.
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Toffee apples fit the bill rather nicely.
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You might even add shades of burgundy to your menu with cocktails and sweets.
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Incorporate the colour in to your outfits through bridesmaid dresses and grooms accessories.
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And finally… if a red wedding theme is definitely your thing, why not be bold with a red wedding dress. Take a look at these gowns for inspiration.
