 And
the Bride Wore.... Black?
The black
wedding dress...
Until now the mere thought of a black wedding dress would have been
unimaginable. But bridal fashion has undergone a huge transformation
within just the last few years where color is concerned. White is no
longer the only color option for the wedding dress today. For the
first time in modern history, color is being introduced to wedding dresses.
And the black
wedding dress, along with red, is leading the way.
Of course, the
traditional white wedding dress still remains the most popular
choice. But for the fashion forward bride who craves drama and is
daring enough to be different - very different - the black
wedding dress may fit the bill.
Why a BLACK Wedding Dress?
Black has
traditionally been a very formal an elegant color for evening wear. A
black wedding dress will give you the look of a formal ball gown or
evening gown.
Black has a
slimming effect, therefore a black wedding dress will help you look
for slender on your wedding day.
Unlike the white
wedding dress, which can make some women look washed out, almost
everyone can wear black well.
A black wedding
dress won't show dirt or stains, so you're wedding dress will remain
looking awesome the entire day and right through the evening. Ask
almost any bride who wore white... lipstick, wine, grass stains,
makeup... this is just a small sampling of what commonly finds its
way onto a wedding dress on the wedding day, and there could be no
color worse than white to make a stain stand out in a big way - and
what could be worse on the biggest day of your life, when you're the
star of the show, and all eyes are on you? This will never be an
issue with the black wedding dress.
A black wedding
dress is practical. You can wear it again after the wedding as an
evening dress. So a black wedding dress potentially offers better
value for the money spent.
Before You Decide to Go Black...
Think about this
carefully. You are really bucking tradition here. To stray away from
traditional white is one thing, but you have to be very bold to go
all the way to black. It's a very dramatic move that will potentially
be quite shocking to many of your guests. The concept of a black
wedding dress is still extremely new. To many, it is still unheard
of. You don't want your dress to completely upstage and overshadow
you. If people are buzzing about your black wedding dress, their
focus is no longer really on you and your wedding day, but it becomes
ALL about the dress.
Keep in mind also
that while bucking tradition and doing something a little more dramatic
or trendy may seem like a really cool idea to you right now, you're
wedding is a once in a life time event, and the memories - and
photographs - will be with you forever. How will you feel about
seeing yourself in a black wedding dress years from now when you look
back on your wedding photos? Will you have regrets? Classic choices
are often the best when it comes to weddings, because as fashions,
styles, and trends come and go, you want something that makes as much
sense to you today as it will 20 years from now when you look back on
your photos.
Case in point:
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker, star of the television show Sex and the
City, wore a black wedding dress on her wedding day -- and she
regrets it now. Read on for more about that...
Sarah Jessica Parker Wore a Black
Wedding Dress
When actress Sarah
Jessica Parker, star of the smash television show Sex and the City,
married her husband Matthew Broderick, she did it in a black wedding
dress. She has publicly stated that she is filled with regret
regarding wearing black on her wedding day. In an interview with
Harpers Bazaar magazine, Sarah Jessica Parker said that if she could
have a wedding dress do-over, she'd go with traditional white:
"(I'd) white it up. I’d wear a beautiful, proper wedding
dress, like I should have worn on that day... Yes, I still regret it."
Black Wedding Dress Alternatives
If you like the
formality and drama that black brings, and you'd like to give them a
little something to talk about, but maybe not go all the way, a great
compromise is to stay with traditional white, but kick it up just a
bit with some black accents. Today's designers are offering white
wedding dresses accented with stunning black embroidery or beading
for accent. There are also white wedding dresses and are accented
with black sashes at the waist, or black inserts in the skirting.
Other options to the black wedding dress might include pairing a
white wedding dress with black gloves - very dramatic!
~ We thank
internationally recognized wedding expert, Linda Kevich, for
providing permission to use this material.
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