Black has always been a popular color choice for formal wedding decor, from invitations to favors. It should come as no surprise, then, that brides today are daring to don a black gown for this occasion. Wearing black on your wedding day is certainly a personal choice, but there are other great reasons for choosing black. Black is formal for men's wedding attire, and elegant and slimming for women. It can also create a dramatic look, especially if the groom is in an all-white tuxedo or your bridesmaids wear white.
A black wedding gown may be a bold choice that defies tradition, (which may be the desired statement for many brides!) but at the same time it offers a chic, clean and stunning look that is modern and attractive. And it's interesting to note that black dresses were the fashionable choice for formal events until the mid 1800's, when white became the tradition. 
A black dress is also a great choice for a themed wedding, such as a Las Vegas themed wedding, Gothic or Halloween wedding, or a Fantasy 40's retro-themed wedding. Black accents on a white dress are another striking style, thanks to Audrey Hepburn's classic choice for the movie Sabrina.
Black dresses are becoming increasingly popular, especially for upcoming 2009 weddings. David's Bridal, for example, is a popular retailer that offers 20% off its gowns in colors other than white. And in France, black has become the new white. Cymbeline Paris featured 4 black dresses in their 2008 collection. It may still be difficult to find black dresses at wedding shops in the US, so you might consider visiting a specialty bridal boutique to find one or have a custom dress made.
For a black themed wedding, there are limitless options for decorating your ceremony to match your stylish attire. For a ballroom or restaurant wedding, combining black with white accents or vice versa has a stunning effect. Red roses can make this color combo pop. A white cake embellished with an ornate, lacy design in black can complement this theme nicely. For matching favors, you might consider black & white floral design photo coasters, regal king & queen candles, or tuxedo tins from LittleThingsFavors.com
Choosing the right invitation to set the tone for this event is essential! Here at LCI Paper you can shop Invitations By Color, or if you are looking to create your own original design and want to begin with fine specialty papers and card stocks, shop our Paper By Color. An elegant invitation choice is our Licorice Evening black translucent pochette with white card:
Licorice Evening Black Pochette Kit
So, if you are getting married soon and want a distinguished, non-white color for your wedding gown, or are all for cutting-edge fashion, then choose black as a chic alternative. Dare to be different!
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