Oct 05, 2026

Purple Fascinators for Weddings (Lilac, Lavender, Violet and Plum)

Purple runs from the softest lilac to the deepest plum, and each shade belongs to a different kind of wedding. Here is when to wear which, what to pair it with, and 14 pieces from our London atelier.

Purple fascinators for weddings divide by depth of colour. Lilac and lavender are spring and summer daytime colours: garden weddings, country churches, the mother of the bride. Rich purple and violet suit summer afternoons with real colour, and plum and midnight violet carry purple into autumn, winter and the evening. Purple sits well with navy, grey, champagne and yellow, and it never competes with the bride.

Lilac and lavender	Spring and summer daytime, garden and country weddings, mother of the bride.
Purple and violet	Summer afternoons, race-day-style weddings, contemporary venues.
Plum and midnight violet	Autumn and winter weddings, evening receptions.
Wear it with	Tonal purple, navy, dove grey, champagne, nude, yellow, emerald, or black for evening.
Avoid	Two purples that are close but not the same. Match exactly or step clearly lighter or darker.

14 purple fascinators for weddings from our atelier

Lilac and lavender first, then purple, violet and plum. Prices include UK VAT.

BLOSSOM BREEZE FASCINATOR

The model is showcasing the left front side of a lilac preacher style teardrop fascinator worn to the left side of the face. The piece drops from the top right of the head all the way the the right cheek like a teardrops. The hat from one side to the other from the back decorated with two layers of crinoline creating a wave effect. Ebellished with silk taffeta flowers.

£1,100

A lilac teardrop preacher that drops from the top of the head towards the cheek, with a two-layer crinoline overlay and silk flowers along the curve. Light and soft for a spring or summer ceremony.

DUSKY AMETHYST SAUCER HAT

Model is displaying the top front part of a classic saucer hat, curved towards the left side. The top part is decorated with pink and lilac trimmed goose feathers. Top centre of the hat falling from the feathers is a 3D embroidery embellished with silk flowers and pearls.

£1,450

A lilac saucer on lavender sinamay curving to the left, with pink and lilac goose feathers flowing down and 3D embroidery with silk flowers and pearls. Made for upscale weddings as a guest or mother of the bride, with lilac, lavender, dove grey or a coloured dress.

MAUVE CASCADE HAT

Model is showcasing the front view of a circle shaped lilac saucer hat extended with crinoline mesh, fully embroideried with lilac and green sequins.

£2,000

A round lilac saucer embroidered all over with iridescent sequins in lilac and green, with a crinoline mesh overlay falling slightly across the eyes. Shimmer that carries from ceremony to reception. Made to order and ready to dispatch within 20 working days.

VIREL WIDE BRIM HAT

The female model is posing, wearing Virel, the lilac sinamay wide-brim fascinator with a softly curved sculptural silhouette, featuring striking purple floral accents nestled beneath the brim for a bold yet refined finish. Designed and made by Merve Bayindir Millinery.

£1,900

Blush-lilac sinamay sweeping across the face, with two violet blooms with golden stamens rising from the crown. For summer weddings, with lilac, dove grey or champagne.

PETAL HARMONY HEADBAND

The model is showcasing the front right side of a semi high dark lilac silk headband decorated with double layerd large crinoline bow embellished with a silk organza butterfly.

£400

A dark lilac silk sateen headband with an oversized double-layer crinoline bow and an organza butterfly set into it. Light enough to wear all day, with a lilac, lavender or dove-grey outfit.

LILAC WHISPERS HEADBAND

Model is showcasing a silk flat Alice style lilac headband from the front, decorated with a JinSin swirl and a lilac mini tulle ponpon

£350

A flat lilac silk Alice band with a sculptural twist curling above it and a mini lilac tulle pompom. For a guest who wants something formal yet relaxed, or a bridesmaid.

TANNER FASCINATOR

The female model is posing, wearing Tanner, the purple sinamay button shaped fascinator decorated with curved silk abaca fabric curving like a sea shell, two buntal swirls and a large pink silk rose, exemplifying the harmony of different shades of color. Designed and made by Merve Bayindir Millinery.

£1,000

A rich purple sinamay button with a seashell-shaped curve of silk abaca, two pink buntal swirls and a large pink silk rose with green leaves. Pairs with purple, blush or navy.

TOMMIE FASCINATOR

The female model is posing, wearing Tommie, the purple button shape fascinator, that sirs on the centre of the head, the fascinator is decorated with a purplue and a pink and a yellow violet bouquet with stems and leaves. Designed and made by Merve Bayindir Millinery

£1,000

A purple disc worn at the centre of the head, with a bouquet of violets in purple, pink and yellow on green stems. Cheerful with tonal purple, navy or soft neutrals.

WEST FASCINATOR

The female model is posing, wearing, West is a purple side percher style fascinator curving to the left of the head framing the right side of the face. Decorated with a variety of pink and purple shaded cherry flowers and completed with a purple pleaded fan in the back. Designed and made by Merve Bayindir Millinery.

£1,250

A purple percher curving to the left and framing the right side of the face, with pink and purple cherry flowers and a pleated purple fan at the back. A summer wedding piece, with tonal purple, blush or navy.

LEXINGTON HAT

The female model is posing, wearing Lexington, the deep purple, round sinamay saucer hat decorated with orange orchids and a green swirl leaf. Designed and made by Merve Bayindir Millinery

£1,350

A deep purple sinamay saucer worn tilted to the right, with bright yellow orchids and a single green swirl leaf. Strong contrast with cream, navy or tonal purple.

AVERY FASCINATOR

The female model is posing, wearing Avery, the purple sinamay sculpted fascinator with a curved, wave-like shape, adorned with a vibrant cluster of multicolored flowers and mounted on a slim black headband. Designed and made by Merve Bayindir Millinery.

£1,650

A deep purple sinamay base in a fluid wave, crowned with flowers in fuchsia, saffron, coral and soft green. Lets you pick up any one of those colours in your dress.

ULMA WIDE BRIM FASCINATOR

The female model is posing, wearing Ulma, the purple sinamay statement fascinator with an organically sculpted, flowing silhouette, featuring a central cluster of delicate yellow and violet flowers for a vibrant, artistic finish. Designed and made by Merve Bayindir Millinery.

£1,900

Deep plum sinamay in an undulating brim that frames the face, with a cluster of lilac and soft yellow blossoms at its centre. For statement weddings: wear nude, champagne or muted lavender, or go fully tonal in purple.

SERAPHINA HEADBAND

£550

Violet velvet with a spray of deep purple feathers and a gilded metal fan at the base. Velvet makes it a cooler-weather piece: a contemporary wedding or evening reception, with black or a strong plain colour.

VESPER PILLBOX FASCINATOR

The model is showcasing a right front view of a pillbox fascinator with an ombré finish that transitions from deep midnight to luminous violet under varying light conditions. Adorned with handcrafted violet and fuchsia flowers, they cascade asymmetrically from the back to the right side of the face, extending to under the chin. The pillbox is fitted with a sleek headband and an elastic. Designed by Merve Bayindir.

£1,150

A pillbox in an ombré from deep midnight to violet, with violet and fuchsia flowers and beaded stamens cascading across the crown. Made for winter weddings and evening, with ink, black or midnight tones.

At a glance

Piece	Detail	Shade	Price	Best for
Blossom Breeze	Teardrop, crinoline	Lilac	£1,100	Spring, summer
Dusky Amethyst	Saucer, feathers, pearls	Lilac	£1,450	Mother of the bride
Mauve Cascade	Sequinned saucer	Lilac	£2,000	Ceremony to reception
Virel	Wide brim, violet blooms	Blush-lilac	£1,900	Summer weddings
Petal Harmony	Crinoline bow	Dark lilac	£400	All day
Lilac Whispers	Twist, tulle pompom	Lilac	£350	Relaxed weddings
Tanner	Pink rose, swirls	Purple	£1,000	Summer
Tommie	Violet bouquet	Purple	£1,000	Garden weddings
West	Percher, cherry flowers	Purple	£1,250	Summer weddings
Lexington	Yellow orchids	Deep purple	£1,350	Contrast dressing
Avery	Multicolour flowers	Deep purple	£1,650	Colourful outfits
Ulma	Undulating brim	Plum	£1,900	Statement weddings
Seraphina	Velvet, feathers	Violet	£550	Autumn, evening
Vesper	Ombré, flowers	Midnight violet	£1,150	Winter, evening

Lilac and lavender: spring and summer daytime

Lilac is soft enough for a morning ceremony and light enough for a garden or marquee. It is a favourite for the mother of the bride because it adds colour without competing with ivory. Wear it with dove grey, navy, a deeper lilac or a lavender print. A brim or saucer (Dusky Amethyst, Virel) gives presence; a headband (Petal Harmony, Lilac Whispers) keeps it light.

Purple, violet and plum: from summer colour to winter evening

Rich purple is a summer statement. It looks best with clear contrasts: navy, cream separates, yellow or emerald. Lexington and Tommie already carry yellow, Avery carries several colours, and Tanner and West bring in pink.

Plum and midnight violet belong to autumn, winter and the evening. Vesper is made for winter weddings; Seraphina's velvet and Ulma's deep plum hold their own against black, ink and dark tailoring, or against champagne and nude for a softer contrast.

What to wear with a purple fascinator

Tonal purple: a darker dress with a lighter fascinator, or the reverse. Keep the shades clearly apart.
Navy: works with every purple, day or evening.
Grey, champagne and nude: let the purple lead; best with lilac and plum.
Yellow or emerald: bold contrast for a summer wedding.
Black: for evening and winter, with violet or midnight pieces.

For more pairings, see what colour fascinator to wear with a purple dress and our edit of lilac and purple fascinators.

Every piece here is hand-made in our London atelier: sinamay and taffeta shaped by hand, crinoline curled and set, flowers, feathers and sequins applied one by one. Merve Bayindir is a member of the British Fashion Council, with pieces selected for the Royal Ascot Style Guide. Every order arrives in a custom box, with worldwide DHL Express shipping included.

Frequently asked questions

Is purple a good colour for a wedding guest?

Yes. Purple never competes with the bride, and it comes in shades for every season: lilac for spring and summer, rich purple for summer afternoons, plum and violet for autumn, winter and evening.

What colour dress goes with a lilac fascinator?

Dove grey, navy, a deeper lilac, lavender or a soft print. Avoid a white or ivory dress at a wedding.

What colour dress goes with a purple fascinator?

Navy, cream separates, yellow, emerald, champagne or tonal purple. For evening, black works with deep violet and plum.

Is lilac suitable for the mother of the bride?

Yes. Lilac is soft, photographs well and stays clearly apart from the bride's ivory. A saucer such as Dusky Amethyst gives the extra presence the role often calls for.

Can I wear purple to a winter wedding?

Yes. Choose deep tones such as plum or midnight violet, and richer textures such as velvet. Vesper and Seraphina suit the colder months.

See every piece in our purple hats and fascinators and lilac hats and fascinators collections. From lilac to plum, purple fascinators for weddings give you colour for every season.

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