Black wedding dresses can give a very formal look without being traditional. Most brides would not choose a black dress for a church wedding, for example. But they can look great in any gothic setting such as a castle or gothic wedding chapel. You can also decorate your wedding venue in gothic style to suit your dress.
While black may be the most prominent color, it does not have to be the only color of your dress. A combination of black and silver can look stunning. Red flounces under the skirt can give a hint of blood at a gothic themed wedding. Black with pink or rose can look extra sophisticated. Or you may just have a few features picked out in black on a mainly white dress, such as beads or embroidery.
Choosing a black dress for a wedding may give you more opportunities to wear the dress again. It is difficult to think of an occasion where you could where a huge white wedding dress except for at your own wedding, but black or almost any other color could be worn again. Many women love classic black evening dresses and to wear one to your wedding seems a natural choice.
Sarah Jessica Parker famously married in black in 1997 when she wed Matthew Broderick. It was a simple black dress with a full skirt. The ceremony was kept a secret from the media and one reason for not choosing a traditional white dress was to avoid media attention if she was seen entering the church. However, the actress was reported as saying that she regretted this decision afterward. She wished that she had found the courage to go with something more traditional.
On the other hand, it would not be correct to assume that a white wedding is traditional in all cultures. In fact, it is a relatively recent trend, started by Queen Victoria who married in a lacy white ballgown style dress in 1840. Before that, brides would wear any color of dress or costume.
In Spain many brides would traditionally be married in black wedding dresses. Choosing this color is said to mean that the bride will remain faithful to her husband all of her life.
Be aware that some people still find black wedding dresses shocking. You may meet with some resistance from older relatives or those who associate black and gothic themes with witchcraft and consider them anti Christian.
They might also quote you the saying, ‘Married in black, you will wish yourself back,’ implying that you will regret the marriage. You can tell them sure, you will wish yourself back to your wedding day because it will be such a great day and the start of your happy life together!
Some brides like to shock but for the sake of future relationships with your family and older friends you might want to give them a little warning. Explain what you are doing and that there is nothing evil in it. Point out that it will be a wedding to remember. This can go a long way to beating down any resistance in the family to black wedding dresses.
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