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black wedding dress

Offbeat dresses come in all colors (red, blue, green, hell, even multi-colored), but right here, we’re focusing on the Black Wedding Dress. Perfect for your Halloween or Goth wedding, these black gowns will flaunt your dark side. PS: check our collection of black wedding dresses trending with our readers!

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Brett & Matt’s gothic clergy cemetery wedding

This wedding is the most amazing combination of gothic cemetery setting and reverent ceremony of two clergy members dressed in their loveliest vestments in a truly gorgeous church. You’ll also love the mash-up of traditional hymns and Rise Against at the ceremony! Come check out the gothic splendor of this wedding.

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Courtney & Carli’s DIYed rustic barn wedding

Nestled in a barn, a wedding took place with loads of DIY projects, two brides in black and white, bibliophile details, and a feisty, bubble-loving pooch. They self-catered, self-decorated, and put their hearts and souls into this gorgeous venue. And just wait until you read about their realistic-meets-earthy ring ceremony!

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Tina & Shadow’s economical coastal tattooed wedding

Sun, sand, tattoos, and a black tulle dress… sounds like a perfect mix of bad-assery and flippin’ beauty. Add in the sweet family-centered ceremony, bright pink hair, and delicious after-party, and we’re in for an economical celebration of lurve. Plus, the matching flower girl dresses are sweet as pie.

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Stop EVERYTHING and look at this amazing black wedding gown

Guys, guys, guys. Stop EVERYTHING and look at this amazing black wedding gown from our sponsor Wedding Dress Fantasy. That lovely lady is Brittany, and that amazing dress was custom made for her. Oh, but wait until you see the full gown, totally unfurled, when Brittany stands up…

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Rachel & Jake’s “Water for Elephants” state fair wedding

If you can resist the lure of this bride’s black shimmery mermaid dress, you are stronger than we are. A vision in black, teal, and red, she slays us with her style. Add that to the sexy groom, 1930s circus theme, and pseudo-elopement strategy, and you’ll be ready to marry these two yourself. Plus, if you’re dealing with photo insecurity, this bride knows how to shut it down and embrace your awesomeness!

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Nicole & Josef’s intimate gothic backyard wedding

Gothic details, a shimmery black dress, lots of skulls, and a sweet little backyard tent for all the loved ones. There was a lot of DIY, and with it, some sage words of advice about self-catering. But our favorite part has to be the story of the father/daughter dance surprise. Get your hanky!