Any thoughts on a black wedding dress?

apple*pie

Hi everyone

I'm getting married in Jan 2014, and currently starting to look for a dress.
I went to the National Wedding Show on Friday and saw a gorgeous dress on the catwalk....but it's black!!!
I think this is it, if not it is very similar:
http://www.bridesmagazine.co.uk/fashion/brides/dresses/Colour,Black/Label,Enzoani/view#!photo889548

Honestly guys - what would you think about a black wedding dress? I know it's my decision, but I guess I'm a bit worried what people might think as it is sooooo different!
And not sure it would go with my existing colour scheme, so might have to make some changes - currently thinking of silver and aubergine/dark purple....

I would welcome any comments, for or against
Thanks

74jax

I'm probably the wrong bride to ask seeing as my groom is wearing a wetsuit.... however I think if you like it then wear it.

I wouldn't think anything of a bride for wearing black, but I don't mind guests wearing white, not having anything blue and all the other saying's people, well, say.

Your wedding, and you can wear what you like :-)

ladymarmalade

Personally I wouldn't wear black as I want the traditional wedding. However, I agree with Jax, it's your wedding so do what you want!

themull1

do whatever you like for your wedding, its your day!!

Torry_Quine

I would think it very strange for a bride to wear a black wedding dress and wonder why.

That said it's up to you and your prospective spouse.

Foxn86

Personally i wouldn't go for black or that actual dress either.. however everyone of us have different tastes and thats what makes us unique. If you feel beautiful in whatever dress you choose even if its black then thats all that matters. Don;t spend time worrying about what others think as you will never please everyone. Feeling a million dollars on your day is all that matters good luck with you day

cte1111

I think black looks more like an evening dress than a wedding dress. However I work a lilac prom dress for my wedding, so I choose what I liked. I expect my MIL didn't think I should wear lilac, but there you go, I liked it!

SillyLily

My wedding dress was black, and although some guests said it was unexpected, they also said it was beautiful!! :-)
Honestly, if I wanted to wear a rainbow colored tutu I would have though!! Your wedding day is YOUR day!! If you are happy, the guests should be happy for you!!!! Best of luck to you!! :-)

cats2012

I'd say it shouldn't matter but maybe see if you can hint and see what your OH thinks...? I'd say he'd be the most surprised if he had no idea and obviously had had no time to get used to it (like your Mum would for example)

Katy84

As everyone else has said - it's your day wear exactly what you want! But what I'd think is "this is the one chance in my life I get to wear the long white dress" there's plenty of occasions to wear black.

xk

aliasojo

Torry_Quine wrote: »

I would think it very strange for a bride to wear a black wedding dress and wonder why.

That's a strange thing to say, why would you wonder why? Surely individuality is the reason why?

OP do whatever the heck you want to, you only get one wedding (in theory ).

Would your choice upset family? Not that I am advocating bowing to tradition simply to appease others, just that it's good to be aware of any potential bad vibes before they get a chance to perhaps put a slight damper on your day. Forewarned means you get a chance to toughen your emotional armour (or strike the moaners off the wedding invite list. )