Purple ribbon

[Chasingcars]

Im trying to get some ribbon for our wedding cars in a deep plum colour to match our theme... however all of the craft shops i have tried have ribbon either 'too pinky' or 'too blue', or can only get thin ribbon.
I need 10 metres of ribbon about 1.5 inches wide. The cloest pantone reference is P262. it needs to be a satin type riboon not voile type as it needs to be strong enough to attach to cars.
I have also tried cake shops and florist and still no joy in matching it.
I have looked online but its hard to see the colour on screen, and all shops want you to pay for the reel when they ship it, but if its the wrong shade, then thats another waster roll!.
Does anyone know a shop or online store where i can send a sample to be matched??
Thanks

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Purple Ribbon R Us?

[Veggibear]

Is the wedding dress in 'plum' or if it is a white shade - might be easier to find a white/cream ribbon.
Do you have a John Lewis near you to take a sample of your plum colour to match?
How about one of the following from ebay - from your pantone ref - I'd say it was plumb on the first chart or the second is what I would call a 'cadbury' purple - I think that would work.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk...H?hash=item19b0014a96

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk...H?hash=item29ff37acee

[whitelady]

You did not say when you were getting married , if it is after January I could help you. I buy all my ribbon and stuff like that when I go to Turkey and it is also very cheap there. They sell every colour!! Regards, Margaret I am planning going in mid January so could get it for you then if you are still stuck.

[whitelady]

I sent you the last answer, anyway I was out shopping in northern Ireland to-day, I saw just what you are looking for, they had 5 different purples to choose from and at least 5 burgandy, wish I had a piece of your material to see if I can get you the exact colour, it was not too expensive either.

[tamborine]

googled

http://www.floristsup...roducts.asp?cat_id=10

[Chasingcars]

Thanks everyone for your help :)
Whitelady - I get married in April so still have a bit of time but as ive been searching for about 5 months now, im starting to panic a little!
Do you know the name of the shop you saw the 5 different shades of ribbon in? I could call them and see if they could send me samples.
To answer Veggibear, the bridesmaid desses are the plum colour, and the overall colour theme is the same puple-y/ mauve colour. As we are having ivory cars though colourd ribbon would make a change. The Cadbury purple is lovely but its a bit too blue-y for what we need. Our plum is a little more pinky red in it!

[Bapla]

is this any good

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk...M?hash=item25579765ee

[leighb]

Hi, I had a wedding car business and we supplied the ribbon and a matching floral displays for the back shelves, We purchased all our ribbon and accesories from a floral wholesaler, Are you any where near Bournemouth ? or try another car hire company.