Any thoughts on a black wedding dress?

Torry_Quine

aliasojo wrote: »

I think perhaps newer generations don't necessarily make the same associations that were once traditionally seen as the norm by older generations?

I think the black dress looks lovely but I have to admit to hoping my daughter wears white.

Possibly but wouldn't there normally be all the generations at a wedding?

Certainly black is still the colour worn at funerals

aliasojo

Torry_Quine wrote: »

Possibly but wouldn't there normally be all the generations at a wedding?

Certainly black is still the colour worn at funerals

Yes, which is why I referred to that very aspect in my earlier post.

However I don't think it right that a bride should go against what she would like, just to please Granny or old Aunt Aggie.:D

As for funerals, yes black is still predominant but there are even changes in thinking there too...some death notices in the paper will say 'wear bright colours' or similar.

Sorry OP, we've derailed the thread somewhat...back to happy thoughts about weddings et al.

Lovelyjoolz

It's a beautfiul dress, but you're obviously having doubts about it otherwise you wouldn't have posted the question. What worries you about it?

Tradition? White wedding dresses only became common following Queen Victoria's wedding in 1840. She chose white to incorporate some old lace she owned. Until then, most brides just wore their best dress, regardless of its colour. Although blue dresses were more often considered the colour of purity/virginity. White dresses really remained in the realms of the rich as common people could ill afford to buy a dress that could never be worn again. They only became truly popular in the mid-1920's, so it's hardly a long standing tradition.

I truly think that you should wear whatever dress you like, be that red/black/lime green with violet spots because it's your wedding and your dress.

However, whoever posted that a black dress can be worn anywhere does have a point. And it you do like white dresses, your wedding really is the only time you can get away with wearing one.

CharlieRabbit01

wow that's beautiful, I saw Vera Wang's black bridal collection which I think came out last year or the year before and remember thinking they looked stunning and so unusual.

Its a great option if you don't want a coloured dress or like me would look very pastey in a white/ivory one.

Torry_Quine

aliasojo wrote: »

Yes, which is why I referred to that very aspect in my earlier post.

However I don't think it right that a bride should go against what she would like, just to please Granny or old Aunt Aggie.:D

As for funerals, yes black is still predominant but there are even changes in thinking there too...some death notices in the paper will say 'wear bright colours' or similar.

Sorry OP, we've derailed the thread somewhat...back to happy thoughts about weddings et al.

I agree that a bride should wear what she wants but also respect the opinions of those who will be surprised at black. By the way I'm not that old.

If a funeral specifically mentions no black then that's fine; but if not then personally I would always wear black.

I would never as a guest wear either black or white to a wedding.

OP It's your decision entirely.

CharlieRabbit01

Torry_Quine wrote: »

Possibly but wouldn't there normally be all the generations at a wedding?

Certainly black is still the colour worn at funerals

One of my request at my funeral is that no one wears black. only colours.

But granted black is tradition.

Lilith1980

If you want to wear black then do it - people will have their own opinions but it is YOUR wedding. First time I got married I had a dark purple wedding dress and felt fab in it - white was never going to be my colour

Saturnalia

How come it is considered funereal for a bride to wear black but you rarely see grooms wear anything else???

liliesnlace85

I love the idea of something a bit different! And to be fair it's not entirely black - it is very pretty though.

It's great when something doesn't follow 'tradition' - plus it's your wedding, and you can do it however you want whether people think it's weird or not!

Go for it!!

daisiegg

Saturnalia wrote: »

How come it is considered funereal for a bride to wear black but you rarely see grooms wear anything else???

I can't think of a wedding I have been to with a groom in black - in my experience they often wear grey?

Also, even if they are in a black suit, they would have a different coloured shirt, waistcoat, tie/cravat. Not black from head to toe.