Trendy Black Wedding Dresses
Before the introduction of white and off-white wedding dresses, most pre-1800’s brides actually preferred to wear dresses that had bold colors to their weddings. Dark colors like a black wedding dresses were popular. Now, 200+ years later, the trend of wearing colored wedding dresses and other bold colors is making its way back. Black has become a fashionable wedding color over the past few years – from bridesmaid dresses, guest attire and wedding dresses. Black is the perfect color for sophisticated simple wedding dresses and ornately lace wedding dresses.
When choosing a black wedding dress, the bride should consider whether she can carry herself well when wearing her dress. The bride that wears black, or any other bold color for that matter, needs to be both confident and comfortable in her dress, despite the possible protests from family and friends. It is her wedding day and the color selection for her dress is her personal decision. That said, the bride should still consult her husband-to-be so confirm that the choice of color will be alright with him.
Selecting a black wedding dress is especially well suited for couples planning a specific wedding theme, like a Halloween wedding, where black can be the perfect color. Additionally, black will work exceptionally well for couples planning a Gothic wedding or a black and red Las Vegas or casino-themed wedding, where even a red wedding dress would work well.
While black wedding dresses carry an air of sophistication in formal weddings, one disadvantage of choosing black for the wedding gown involves its availability. Usually, bridal shops do not offer black wedding dresses. The bride will need to find a specialty, less mainstream bridal boutique that carries more avant-garde designs to be able to find the right gown. The bride looking for a black wedding dress should look at the wedding dresses designed by European designers or from couture collections.
Despite the prominence of European designers in selling black wedding dresses, American brides can still get hold of these dresses stateside. Before looking for the black wedding dress from fashion designers, the bride should first check local wedding boutiques. Designer wedding dresses are more expensive that those that are sold in mainstream wedding shops. The chance of finding a discount bridal gown will be slim.
If the bride cannot find the perfect black wedding dress through the common bridal channels, she can check the formal wear and prom sections at the department stores, or visit a dress and costume rental shops.
Another option for the bride with her heart set on a black wedding gown is to hire a seamstress to make her gown. An experienced seamstress can often make gowns of similar design in any fabric and color the bride selects. It should be noted that seamstresses should not duplicate the dress exactly, as there are creative property issues to respect. However, they can make a gown similar to the designer dress and that will be custom made to the bride’s figure.
There are a few tips to wearing dark wedding dresses. To make the overall bridal appearance dramatic, the bride can pair her black or dark wedding dress with bright colors for the accessories, including sunset orange flowers and accents. Another is to convince the groom to wear a white tuxedo and to complete the bridal look with the use of tiaras and jewelry adorned with black stones.
Wearing a black wedding dress is like making a splash during the wedding day. Do it if you are confident, and I hope that this piece will help you make that splash.