Black wedding dresses

by KristenFebruary 25, 2009 3

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As we’ve shown you in previous posts, bold, bright colors have been walking down bridal runways all over the world in recent months. At the other end of the spectrum, we’ve seen plenty of black wedding gowns.

Wedding photo circa 1885 via Silken Memories

While black has most commonly been associated with mourning, the color has also long played a role in weddings. Centuries ago, Roman Catholic brides in Spain would wear black lace wedding dresses to show their devotion til death. Even as recently as the 1930s, brides would wear their ‘Sunday best’ – often a black or dark-colored dress or suit – to get married.

Times have changed since then, but black accents can add elegance and sophistication to a wedding gown without looking goth.

Here are just a few ways the color black is making its mark on bridal fashion:

Vera Wang Fall 2010 Bridal Collection

Photo via Perwedingan

Photo via David's Bridal

Black wedding couture from Cymbeline

Photo via Max Chaoul Couture

Photo via Peaches Boutique

Photo via Jessica Claire Photography

Photo via The Dress List

And don’t forget, style icon Sarah Jessica Parker famously wore a black wedding dress when she married fellow actor Matthew Broderick in 1997:

Photo via Celebrity Bride Guide

Would you wear a black wedding gown? Maybe some black bridal accessories? We like this monochromatic look!