What do you think of dark coloured wedding dress?

[marinanette13]

Was thinking about wearing black wedding dress, what do you think?:yesnod:

[mitch]

You can wear whatever you want. I was planning to wear Black at my Wedding. But ended up finding a Red Dress that didn't need any alterations. ;)

[FFC]

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To answer your question, I think it'd definitely be a good way to make your wedding original and unique! Also, it's your wedding - and like Mitch said, you can wear whatever you want ;)

[pinkbride]

I saw a black wedding dress in a window of a bridal shop recently, it looked really different and they bridesmaids were in red, gave it a really unique look.

Im in hot pink, so thats dark-ish....! x

[gwenshack]

I would have worn a black dress - I was seriously considering it to be honest. And then I saw a gold one and changed my mind. But I don't think black has the stigma it once did - if you're amongst a more modern group they probably will just think you look elegant. :goodluck:

[WebLady]

I would have worn a black dress - I was seriously considering it to be honest. And then I saw a gold one and changed my mind. But I don't think black has the stigma it once did - if you're amongst a more modern group they probably will just think you look elegant. :goodluck:
I agree with Gwen ... I would have worn a black dress in a heart beat too!

[Thalia_themuse]

I am planning to wear a dark purple dress, so I am all for it!! I am personally very keen on brides who don't wear white because a different colour or colours express themselves better. If you want to wear black, and you think black expresses your individual style better, go for it! Plus, you may very well get a black dress a lot cheaper than the traditional white ones :winktongue:

Because I'm not wearing white, I thought it'd be amusing to put my BMs in white - so they will be wearing half white and half red. Would you consider putting the groomsmen in white suits, or the bridesmaids in white/black, white/red or something of that sort?

Having coloured weddings are gorgeous IMO. This one is mostly black, with red and orange:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/2949617840_53da19e6d4.jpg

[jamt]

i say go for it when i was younger i always said i would be married in black but i think till you go dress shopping you dont know what you will get so if you go shopping an the dress that feels best on an for you is black then go for it you should pick a dress that makes you feel great

[Lasko@~]

I love the idea, I think now a days people wear what they want, white is almost the minority. I'm having a black and red wedding so it won't be a surprise if I wear black. There is a black and gold beaded dress at an antique store I have thought about but I don't like gold and silver is my accent color. Go for it! (Besides all this, most of us are not virgins anyway ;))

[Kirby]

I say go for it! I didn't have a fully black dress but I had black trim on mine and I got lots of compliments. And most of all, I loved it!

[bridalcookie]

Hi everyone, I 'm new mem .
I don't think dark color is a good idea for the wedding , the traditional wedding dresses are always is the best choice

[Thalia_themuse]

Hi everyone, I 'm new mem .
I don't think dark color is a good idea for the wedding , the traditional wedding dresses are always is the best choice

Everyone is entitled to their personal opinions, but please try to be sensitive as well. If a coloured wedding dress isn't right for you, that's fine, but it may be right for someone else. We celebrate diversity here :yesnod:

[WebLady]

Everyone is entitled to their personal opinions, but please try to be sensitive as well. If a coloured wedding dress isn't right for you, that's fine, but it may be right for someone else. We celebrate diversity here :yesnod:
Yeah, I agree ...

"What do you think of dark coloured wedding dress? " I think everyone should wear what they like ... white, irory, purple, pink, black, red, whatever ;)

[bridalqueen]

If you are not a traditional woman, don't pretend to be traditional bride! If you are comfortable, you will be beautiful in any color!

I would definitely recommend trying it on first though! I originally thought I wanted a white white dress, but after looking at myself in one, I decided off-white would be better.

Good luck! Let us know what you decide!

[crazy8s]

Completely agree with bridalqueen. A wedding dress has traditionally been white as a symbol that the bride was a virgin. Clearly that's not the case for majority of the people getting married. Who says a wedding dress has to be white anyways?

[Thalia_themuse]

Completely agree with bridalqueen. A wedding dress has traditionally been white as a symbol that the bride was a virgin. Clearly that's not the case for majority of the people getting married. Who says a wedding dress has to be white anyways?

White wedding dresses only became 'tradition' after Queen Victoria was married in one - it then became popular as a sign of wealth. As white was a useless colour and the dress couldn't be worn again, it was a symbol that you could waste your money on a once-worn dress. The whole 'virgin' representation came later. Before Queen Victoria everyone just wore their best dress, which they would wear again and was any colour I believe.

[FutureMrsGunderson]

I think colored wedding dresses are stunning! I never wanted white until I discovered that my dad wanted me in white. Being the daddy's girl that I am, I am going to get a white dress. But honestly, if a color, whatever it is, expresses you better and you feel more comfortable, go for it! And more power to you!

[amisteratwisterandme]

My niece had a black wedding dress and she looked beautiful! Not everyone is going to like the idea, but if it suits you and makes you feel beautiful, then go for it!

[DavidKooh]

I think that it is tastes personally each pair.
But I want that my bride was in light a blue dress. With black color at me not so good associations. :frogg:

[Elizabeth2010]

I think the new black trend is hot. it comes down to you being the bride and doing what you want. i personally fell in love with the colored dresses but ended going with a dark ivory with dark champagne flowers on it.

Happy dress shopping :rassberry:

[Smurfette]

Go for it! Wear whatever you'd like! :D

[ShabinaSays]

I've never been crazy about dark wedding dresses..but I'm warming up to the idea of it because there are so many new designers working with this idea. If you're not 100% about having a colored wedding gown, you could try a white/ivory wedding gown with dark/black details on it. Justin Alexander has some really amazing gowns (in my lovely opinion lol) I'd recommend their line if you arent totally sure about wearing a completely dark dress. Just an idea. David's Bridal also has a few like that I think.
At the end of the day, it's your day..wear whatever makes you feel like a goddess!! If you aren't a traditional bride don't feel like you have to be. But also, if you're more traditional, your wedding day isn't the time to try something completely new ya know?

[OnceABride]

A dark color wedding dress can be striking and elegant, but I think David had a point. Really dark colors could have a bad assosication for some grooms. Might be a nice idea to discuss it between you ahead of time - don't surprise him at the alter. :rain: If you're both good with it, go for it - and don't forget to jazz it up with some really cool jewelry (something borrowed perhaps?)

[Jaiheena]

Its your day and you can wear any color you want. I have seen black wedding dresses before and the brides looked beautiful. Some African, Asian and European cultures, the bride might wear red and other colors. Go for it!!

[gemfan]

White wedding dresses only became 'tradition' after Queen Victoria was married in one - it then became popular as a sign of wealth. As white was a useless colour and the dress couldn't be worn again, it was a symbol that you could waste your money on a once-worn dress. The whole 'virgin' representation came later. Before Queen Victoria everyone just wore their best dress, which they would wear again and was any colour I believe.
wow!! that on's an eye opener. i thot they used white since whenever....

[weddingbutterfly]

I love how unique weddings are becoming. Its less cookie cutter, less traditional. I think it creates a fun elements for the guests who get to experience something different. Many other cultures go away from traditional white. I like the idea of a black dress, maybe having trim at the bottom be accent of your wedding color, or a sash around your waste so its not so black. I personally like this one dress it has white accents on it.
http://www.goodorient.com/images/P/B107_200.jpghttp://www.goodorient.com/images/P/BE245_200.jpg
Or you could also do a chocolate brown

Good luck!!

[Shani Clinton]

Its depends on you but white Bridal Gowns will always be attractive and beautiful.

Shani.
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"Reputation is for time; character is for eternity."

[BrilliantBride]

I think dark colored wedding dresses make a lovely and unique alternative to light colored gowns, if tastefully done. If you will be choosing a dark colored dress, make sure to accent it is higlighted tones to keep things balanced.

There are many lovely dark colored gowns out there right now. Be sure to choose one that you feel personally attached to and don't forget to check the vintage sector out too, there are some really spectacular black party dresses out there that would make even Grace Kelly envious!!

[riversideweddings]

Black also look good but for me I rather wear another color than black. It seems that if I wear black there are something not a good aura in it.

[acidcookie]

I love the idea! I still own the red wedding dress I was going to wear for our original wedding. Now I'm going in a different direction based on our location (the red ballgown just wouldn't go), but my dress will still have color: blues & greens.

[smallvolume]

Very charming I think.

[BostonBride]

I think dark dresses can be elegant.

[rachadunn]

I think a dark dress could be just as timeless and classic as a white dress. I am not too much of a fan of pure white dresses mostly, as mine was a pink/champagne color.

[prnicolev]

My thought is, it's YOUR wedding...you should do whatever makes you and your significant other happy :)

[clayhilda55]

I also adore brides who go out of the traditional white dress but still don't like black wedding dresses. I have been to a wedding where the bride wore a gold wedding dress and everyone was so mesmerized.

[rose061210]

The most importat is that you like it. Congrat you!.:yesnod:

[KatieCurtis]

In the Netherlands the tradition is to wear a black dress with a white piece of lace over the shoulders. I saw a bride in her dress out in the sunshine on her wedding day and she looked gorgeous!

[polkadotbride]

I think a dark dress would work well for an evening wedding. The most important thing is that it makes you happy! You should definitely wear whatever makes YOU feel beautiful.

[muguet]

The most importat is that you like it. Congrat you!.:yesnod:

Ditto on that. I'm not wearing a dark wedding dress but my way of doing things is certainly not the be-all-end-all of weddings anyway. A wedding is about the commitment made, not the dress, flowers, bridal party, etc., etc., etc. If the bride and groom like the idea, I say go with it!:cool3:

[Lunakki]

I considered going the colored dress route, but after trying them on I ended up choosing a white one. There are definitely some really striking black gowns out there though, and with the right color scheme I bet they would look amazing.

[amandaline]

why not? black wedding dress is one of the hottest trends today. I even saw some who wear red and blue wedding dresses on their big day. If you think you will look best in it, then go for it. If your family and relatives has these traditions and beliefs about wearing black in weddings, you might want to consider it too but explain it to them in a nice way so they would totally understand your decision. Goodluck and happy wedding!

[Charx3Anime]

Maybe not all back, it would kinda just turn out to be just as bland as a white dress dont you think? Try mixing black with another color, give a feel of personality to the dress :] But Then again there are some black dresses full of uniqueness that they dont need the color. DEpends on the dress !

But i say go for whatever yo uwant, its your wedding :]

[shanderson317]

I am in favor of anything non-traditional when it comes to weddings; especially the bridal dress/gown. White was always meant to symbolize the young and pure virgin. Now im not saying that we are still not pure but not all of us are young, immature and being given away, literally, by our familys. I plan on going the colorful route. The dress I have picked out is a base white, but there is so much color and detail its hard to notice the white underneath.

[mome rath]

I think Philippa of England was the very first to wear white, but it didn't really become a thing until Queen Victoria wore one. The whole virginity symbolism was definitely tacked on later.

The white wedding dress then was a symbol of wealth since white was kind of a useless color for large articles of clothing and showing you could buy an expensive dress that would only be worn once was a pretty big deal. Before white became a trend, most people would wear a nice dress (in most any color) and then it would double as their Sunday best.

I think finding an elegant black wedding dress would be great. Then it could double as your super fancy attire. No one would ever have to know it was a wedding dress...unless black becomes the new trend.

[themoment]

I love all the colors of the rainbow. I am glad they are so many options now for color. Throughout history, people wore a lot of colors other than white especially when the economy was down.
They are many options even for black or dark colored gowns. It is not a path I would take, but I have seen it done. It was quite pretty when they put together their bridal look. It's your day, do what you want to do.

[VenusElaine]

Originally, brides were married in their "best dress" no matter the color.

Along comes Queen Victoria, The Virgin Queen. At the time, white was a totally impractical color for the general public. White meant you were above the masses, could afford a dress not for every day wear, and only after that became associated with virginity.

Wear what you like, what you look best in, what talks to your heart.

My next wedding gown, if there is one, will be purple!

VenusElaine

[sojahseh81]

I think black would look awesome, especially with a splash of color, like turquoise, pink, red...something catchy! Silver is always sharp too...I am not going with the traditional "white" wedding dress either, mine is white but has very colorful orchids and flowers on it (pink, orange, yellow and red...)

[brendalin]

It is your day, I say wear what you want!

[Warren9]

To be honest, I respect these people who wear black wedding dress. However, I like white wedding dress most. I will not wear black wedding dress, because a black dress looks more serious.

[Mark Johnson]

I love dark color wedding dress. My dearest wife wore it on our wedding day. She looked awesome.

"Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired."

Thanks,
Mark
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[admy]

I have seen a bride who wore black wedding dress, it was actually classy and elegant... she also wore flat shoes