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You may have no choice but to run with the idea of a more "vintage" or "old-school" decor. I think it could be easy given your palette. Start by (deep breath) embracing those heavy traditional curtains. Invest in a few yards of black and white silk damask to tie back the curtains. Some bitchin' lace might work too.

The panels are harder but you could solve this problem by having your handy-est relative or friend build you simple wood frames. Have your artsy-est friend or cousin Betty or whoever, wrap them in butcher paper or (more costly) canvas around the frames. Then using oil pastels in black, white, royal purple and tan if you use canvas (see curtains) loosely sketch you and the fiance or weddin' flowers or your names or something that celebrates the two of you. You may have to use 2-3 butcher paper covered frames butted against each other to cover each of those colored panels. Lots of work but maybe it could be a wedding present from Betty and whoever.

Good luck.