I've been waiting to see if the much-discussed black wedding dress trend would actually come to fruition this year.
I mean sure, there have always been fabulous gothic brides who wear black, but rumor had it this was going to be the year that ladies other than my Brides Of The Night broke out the black dresses.
…And it looks like it's finally coming to pass.
Want to know more about black wedding dresses?
- See photos from dozen of weddings with black wedding dresses.
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mzblue
May 5th, 2008 · 12:07 PM · #
Finally! Now I'll have something to show my fiancé when he gives me crap about wearing black to our wedding! I love that someone's doing it. I probably won't go this fancy, but still. I love the blue on her bridesmaids as well. Beautiful bride!
Winterhart
May 5th, 2008 · 12:39 PM · #
That is a *beautiful* dress (on a beautiful girl)!
Rachel
May 5th, 2008 · 12:59 PM · #
What a beautiful picture! And the dress (and woman) are gorgeous! Yay for the black wedding dress!
Crystal
May 5th, 2008 · 2:04 PM · #
BEAUTIFUL! People gave me shit for wanting black. That dress is drop dead hot!
Ms. Erica
May 5th, 2008 · 3:53 PM · #
Black dresses rock, My wedding dress is infact black aswell! And think about it, black is soooo a wedding color the boys wear it 90% of the time! We girls can wear what ever color we want!
Butterbean
May 5th, 2008 · 5:09 PM · #
That bouquet is gorgeous as well.
Chris Kisela
May 5th, 2008 · 6:53 PM · #
Thank you for the recognition, I have posted more photos as per request
Coley
May 6th, 2008 · 5:21 AM · #
I love the pic of the groom dipping the bride! SO great.
Ariel
May 6th, 2008 · 11:49 AM · #
PS: How hot is that sleeveless groom? WHO NEEDS TWO TICKETS TO THE GUN SHOW!?
Jenine
May 7th, 2008 · 4:53 AM · #
I've been searching for the designer of this dress.
I found out it's likely an Allure Quinceanera gown # ALUQ032
Now I'm seriously considering one of their gowns # ALUQ032 in ivory.
Although I'd probably hand embroider a black shadow line around the silver.
I love the detachable train option.
Jenine
May 7th, 2008 · 4:55 AM · #
Yikes, it's not ALUQ032, it's ALUQ112 that I have developed a serious and possibly incurable dress-lust for.
Angel
May 7th, 2008 · 2:15 PM · #
Oh how funny…wedding dresses started out black, and now have come full circle.
MrsAlmostK
May 7th, 2008 · 7:21 PM · #
I am pretty relieved that this is coming into fashion. We're having a "HalloWedding" in October, and my dress is black and dark purple, from fairygothmother.com.
My mother and other family members are balking at my dress colors but I'm excited!
olivierlalin
May 9th, 2008 · 5:59 AM · #
I have shot two beautiful Black wedding gowns this year already in Paris- both from Max Chaoul Couture!
Clairwil
May 12th, 2008 · 5:02 PM · #
Black is such an elegant choice. It's good to see people getting a little more adventurous with wedding fashion.
Cynzia
May 12th, 2008 · 8:12 PM · #
Hey Im planning a Halloween wedding too!And been looking for a perfect dress too I have a white gown but it was given to me by someone who knew I didnt want a all white wedding gown.So Ive been searching for a colored wedding gown and I dont have alot of money since we are paying for the wedding ourselves and Im a single mom so its tough to find something.I may have to just add color somehow to the gown and hope it will work out! I am planning on wearing a wing with it to be an angel or butterfly or something of that nature. Anyways Congrats to the couple!!, great wedding photos too!
Kelly
May 14th, 2008 · 11:45 AM · #
I am also wearing a "black" wedding dress, although it's an ivory dress with a black lace overlay. Ladies wear whatever you want!!!
Miss R.
May 28th, 2008 · 6:05 PM · #
I desperately wanted to wear this gorgeous black dress to my wedding but my future mother-in-law freaked out.
So I'm wearing black and red. Glad to see someone rocking the black!
Almost Mrs. JJ
July 30th, 2008 · 10:52 AM · #
I was so inspired by this article that with 3 weeks left before the wedding I decided I didn't want to wear my ivory dress so I got a black one! No one is very surprised, I almost always wear black and I was not comfortable in ivory. The dress is a bridesmaid dress from David's Bridal, I'm going to add a long ivory sash to make it feel more "bridal" and my tailor is turning the zipper into a corset back. I'm so excited, the wedding is in 2 weeks and the best part… the groom doesn't know i'm wearing black!
Erica
August 24th, 2008 · 9:26 PM · #
I am relieved to know that Black is rumored to be the new white……just today I was doubting my ivory with black overlay dress for my 1950's inspired wedding…..I am now convinced that it is ok!!!
Joy
August 26th, 2008 · 4:01 PM · #
I too am wearing a black wedding dress! I bought the dress in a cute little shop (not a wedding shop) and I knew straight away this was the dress I wanted to be married in. It cost under $300 and I'm sure it would have been in the thousands if it was in a wedding dress shop. It's gorgeous and makes me feel like the belle of the ball – it's like "Old Hollywood" style and has diamontes all in the front. I can't wait for the big day! Good luck to all on your big day!
ValdisLS
August 27th, 2008 · 11:03 AM · #
Nice dress, nice bride… YES for the Black weeding dress. I hope that my future bride will wear a Black weeding dress.
Insanity comes to those that belive in their own redepmtion
DecBride
October 6th, 2008 · 7:38 AM · #
I am wearing a long black evening gown and I LOVE IT!!! Most people are a bit freaked out but when I tell them I am bride and I get to do what I want they leave me alone!!
vxvx
January 3rd, 2009 · 4:39 PM · #
I bought a black French Victorian dress,the people who i tol about who othwis would not like to see me in a black dress love it!
HEDpe
January 3rd, 2009 · 11:13 PM · #
Great dress. I actually never thought they had anything, but white wedding dresses. Now I have something I like to wear at my wedding.
Brittany
January 5th, 2009 · 12:31 AM · #
I've been looking all over for a black wedding dress that suits my taste. Any suggestions?
Regina Lilley
January 12th, 2009 · 2:46 PM · #
Where do you find black wedding dresses?
I live in Colorado but cannot find one black wedding dress.
Debbie Steyn
January 12th, 2009 · 10:02 PM · #
Im also getting married in black… At least no one complained, and my girlfriend is extatic!! She will also be wearing black.. I think its gonna look amazing!!!
Michelle (soon to be) Pottinger
January 17th, 2009 · 6:44 AM · #
This dress is ABSOLUTELY beautiful!! I am having my wedding on Halloween. Does anyone know where this dress came from or have any sites where I can find similar dresses? Please let me know, I am dying to find one as elegant as this!!
Thanks,
Michelle
michelle.crenshaw@yahoo.com
Pam
January 30th, 2009 · 12:20 AM · #
My daughter is getting married on 10/10/10 and has wanted to wear a black wedding dress for years. I feared that everyone would think they were going to a funeral, but I am glad to see so many people want black dresses. I was thinking of trying to convince her to do a white or ivory with a black overlay. This one is nice though. Thanks for opening my eyes.
pensioni
February 4th, 2009 · 6:59 PM · #
stavo cercando per informazione stato necessario per cose molto tempo. Grazie!!))
tasha
March 1st, 2009 · 9:36 PM · #
Finally! i love the color black and i have always wanted a black wedding dress… but i can find so many pics on the net but still cant find where to get one…. i can find all the red ones that i could ever want.. but no black! can someone please help???
Ariel
March 1st, 2009 · 10:15 PM · #
Search for black bridesmaid's dresses and evening gowns — that's where you'll find black dresses that work for weddings.
Rosa
March 4th, 2009 · 7:04 PM · #
I just recently got married in Nov 08'and I was desperate to marry in a black dress however, I'm Mexican and it was hard for my husband's family to grasp the black wedding dress. My family know me and my taste so they were understanding but, I gave in under the stress and went with a black and ivory dress by Christina Wu. It was beautiful and was the perfect blend of "traditional" and black. I loved it. I'm so glad I didn't go all black. I received so many compliments on the dress. I wish I could get married every year so I could wear my dress over and over. Email me for pics of the dress because it's only shown in gold and ivory online. Christina Wu style 5518.
elyzabeth
April 2nd, 2009 · 3:25 PM · #
where is this dress fron?!?!?! wher czn i buy it??
Robin
April 7th, 2009 · 2:41 PM · #
What about this ROCKING white patent leather dress from Johnna Ho!
It's traditional but NOT…
Cinzialee
April 10th, 2009 · 7:36 PM · #
Many black dresses can be found online with bridal stores like davidsbridal,( in bridesmaid section) check out prom dresses as well, and also can be found as evening gown search too. good luck !!
Andrea
April 27th, 2009 · 8:06 AM · #
You guys should look at Quincenera dresses or prom dresses if you want a black wedding dress. they come in every color under the sun from Sunshine yellow to iridescent purple to black!
sonya
April 29th, 2009 · 4:19 PM · #
I am getting married in black on memorial day in vegas at night I put on the dress (black) just for sizing and fell in love with it this is my 2nd marriage and have 2 teenagers the black definatly helped those extra curves . my fiance is wearing black w/ white pinstripes kinda gangster looking what the hell were in Vegas we are going to have FUN with it… it doesnt matter what you wear its matters what your wedding day is all about!! =)
remi
May 4th, 2009 · 9:44 AM · #
im gettin married dec 09
i really want a black wedding dress
do you guys know a website where i can go and look for one…
everywhere i go they wont make it
Vicki
May 5th, 2009 · 3:29 PM · #
I'm sorry but that is GORGEOUS! No matter what color the dress is, it will always be beatituful!!
melinda
May 7th, 2009 · 8:03 AM · #
stunning!! My sister also have a black with red dress, it's amazing!!
kayleigh
May 7th, 2009 · 12:59 PM · #
i too got married in black and it was stunning, the pictures just look sooo unreal because of the snow we had and my dress was from karen millen hahaha
AMANDA
May 14th, 2009 · 5:58 AM · #
HEY, I AM SOOOOO CURIOUS… WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR WEDDING DRESS? I LOVE IT!!
GEMMA
May 16th, 2009 · 2:37 PM · #
I too am having a black wedding dress, so glad to see so many others too. Its got an ivory and black bodice and a bustled victorian style satin skirt (full length) its from Romantica of Devon called Wisconsin
sam
May 24th, 2009 · 8:56 AM · #
omg i luv these dresses 2 they r so amazing!!!!!!!!! i wanna have a black pnk/rock wedding dress so badly!!!!lol
Beverley
June 6th, 2009 · 9:21 AM · #
I announced I was going to wear Black at my Wedding in Oct 2010. The negative stick I got was unbelievable. So I traipsed around bridal shops, and ball gown shops and high street shops and when i tried on a Black Ball Gown it was the one I was most happy with. I tried to make everyone happy and choose something different, but you know, at the end of the day, it is my dress!! Here is to the Black Wedding Dress !!
Gwendolyn
June 9th, 2009 · 9:55 AM · #
Cynzia- maybe you can ad some beading/sequin or lace designs in color? (either you or someone else with crafting/sewing skills)
A color panel around the waist, inset to the back or front, or into the bodice could be very beautiful and different. Or you could use some rit dye, if your dress is machine washable.
If you can dye: I'd go with that grey blue color from the corpse bride and tear the hemline/anything drapey a little, and add some pretty bits (in color or white…black or silver would be pretty) to the bodice/back. Add a veil with irregular lace edges and voila! A perfect halloween bride!
You could also go the other way and add deep jewel colors for a masked ball style dress. A red or deep blue/violet lined cape for over…spectacular!
Gwendolyn
June 9th, 2009 · 9:59 AM · #
And somehow I missed the bit about being an angel or butterfly:
If that's the look you're going for you could go for the "Breathe dress" look from the movie Ever After. Silver, blue, and gold embellishments.
Or something like Titania from "A Mid-summer's Night Dream". Pastel or jewel color panels/insets or sash.
I hope this helps!
B.T.
August 13th, 2009 · 1:55 PM · #
Where did you find a dress with black lace overlay? That is exactly what i am looking for!