The Trend of Black Wedding Dresses has been becoming more trendy in the past few years. Many people used to sigh and wonder how a bride would wear a Black Wedding Dress for her Big Day, but this is in fact becoming more common those days!
Since the Victorian era, white has been the traditional color of choice for brides to wear on their special day. But, while white appears classic and lovely, it isn’t a bride’s only option. For those who are willing to follow their own personality and fashion style in particular, black makes a gorgeous selection for a wedding gown.
Dark, decadent, elegant, and chic, this inky hue is ideal for fashion-forward brides. It can be an all Black Wedding Dress, a Black Bridal Gown mixed with another color, or a Black Gown with Black Beadings to make it less Gothic. So, if you’re looking to create a bold statement on your big day, why not consider this shade? Here, we’ve rounded up a selection of 9 of the most stunning black wedding dresses we have created for our brides for you to view. But first, check out this lovely collage for these gowns before scrolling down!
1- Black Lace Wedding Dresses:
One of the most beautiful artistic touches you can have for your wedding dress, is to have Black Lace Added to it. Lace gives the gown such elegance. It doesn’t have to be all covered up in Lace. It can have Lace all over, or lace only in the Bodice Area. Here is an examples of a gown that we have done with lace all the way down with a removable train for our Connecticut bride Samantha.
2- Black and Blush/Colored Mermaid Wedding Dresses with Lace
We also love adding a hint of color to Black to give it a more lively look. Check out this Black and Blush gown we have created for our bride Emily from Alabama. The combination of colors created a soft look which doesn’t look as Gothic-y as plain Black Dresses.
3- Black & White Mermaid Wedding Dresses
If you’re contemplating to wear a black wedding dress, but aren’t sure about completely abandoning the classic white, why not embrace both shades? With a mixture of black and white, you can maintain a sense of tradition while also showcasing your unique style.This beautiful Black and White Wedding Dress was created based on what our Michigander’s bride Julie had in mind. Beadings were added to make sure the dress looks like a Wedding Dress, and the beautiful flowing skirt also created a beautiful contrast with the rest of the gown.
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4- Black and White Vintage or Medieval Wedding Dresses
Vintage Fashion is also a style we truly love! Medieval Wedding Dresses are romantic, timeless and can have different traditional or modern styles. They typically consist of a Corseted Bodice and a Flowing Skirt. It is soft,elegant and timeless. Our 4th dress here was created for our Michigander bride Renee and it included a removable jacket so she can easily have 2 different looks on her Wedding Day.
5- Plain Gothic Ballgown Wedding Dress
A black wedding dress makes a particularly perfect option for brides who love a gothic look. While most black dresses will project a slight gothic aesthetic, specific styles do embrace the beautifully dark style more intensely. Adding a black veil and opting for dark makeup can also help achieve an entire gothic appearance. Our 5th dress here was created for our Minnesota bride Tori and she looked gorgeous in it!
6-Black Ballgown With Beadings and Lace
Our 6th dress here is a black ballgown which combines lace and beadings on top of it to make it less than a purely Gothic Wedding Dress. This gown has been featured on Wedding Day Magazine in March 2020. It is so beautiful and elegant. The long train also creates a Fairytale Like vibe! Needless to say, the model who wore it (Katelynn) looked gorgeous!
7-Black Ballgowns with Full Beading on the Bodice
Black Ballgowns can also include beading all over the bodice to create some beautiful contrast and make it appear less Gothic-y than it would be without them. Check out this beautiful gown we have created for our Ohio bride Roszhawn. Doesn’t she look gorgeous?!
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8-Black Mermaid Wedding Dress with Lace and Beading
Black Mermaid Wedding Dresses are so elegant and lovely. Adding Beading to the lace makes the dress pop! This is a beautiful gown that was made to our Michigander bride Jamellia.
9-Black and Red Wedding Dresses
Although not for the faint of heart, a black and red wedding gown can make a superb choice. By combining two bold hues, a red and black dress would be striking and unforgettable on your special day. Check out our gown worn by beautiful Zoe from Michigan .
We truly hope you have enjoyed scrolling through this blog, and that all of our top 9 Black Wedding Dresses have made you see for yourself why Black Wedding Dresses are getting really trendy!
Remember that you can just send us your inspirational photos and we’ll create your dream gown,anywhere in the US!
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If you’ve become accustomed to traditional weddings, you may think your only choice for wedding dress colors are the various shades of white or ivory. However, in recent years more and more brides have been moving away from white dresses and moving towards dresses in a variety of colors, including black! If you’ve been thinking about wearing a black wedding dress, let one of our beautifully designed black wedding dresses inspire you!:)
Remember that Brides & Tailor is specialized in creating custom wedding dresses of all colors, not only Black! So whether you are looking for a custom black wedding dress, a totally gothic-y custom gothic dress or any other colors, we’ve got your back!
This beautiful Styled Shoot was recently featured on Wedding Day Magazine, one of the most prominent Wedding Day Magazines in the Midwest! It is the result of the efforts of state of the art Michigan Wedding Vendors who worked together to bring an artistic moodboard into reality.
The idea of an alternative black wedding dress came from myself- Manal from Brides and Tailor, and Brittany from Great Lakes Event Planning! We pictured a stunning black ball gown in a modern and lighter colored venue. The choice of Gold/Black color tones turned out to be just gorgeous! All the elements complemented each other so nicely and beautifully.
The Wedding Dress and veil were a showstopper! When I was working on the design of this gown, I wanted it to be in Black but not too Gothic-y. I wanted beading to be placed over the lace to give it some sort of a 3D effect, and beautiful volume to make it truly bridal. The final result turned out to be gorgeous, with hundreds of small pieces of beading added all over the gown from top to bottom. The veil also had the same design of the dress with lace and beadings to create a timeless look!
Brittney from Great Lakes Event Planning made it a breeze to work together on this shoot. Most of the people do not know how much of hard work it takes to produce this beautiful work of Art, and I must say this group of vendors were just OUTSTANDING. Lauren, our photographer, was amazing and focused on capturing even the tiniest of details. Her photos are so beautiful and airy! Douglas, our videographer, was also awesome to work with! He made sure all the videos taken reflected both behind the scenes footage and live videos from the actual shoot.
Our models were so great to work with too! The atmosphere was just so much fun! Katelynn’s makeup consisted of a beautiful smokey eye and bold red lipstick by Norma, and the hair was hairstyled into a beautiful classic up-do by Carleana! Bradley wore a black tux as well, so it was all a matchy-match!
The beautiful white,gold and green tones floral work by Plum Market was just so classy and elegant, and the stunning floral arch was created by the talented Joy who paints each one of these petals individually. This is honestly just the perfect backdrop to any bridal party! The stationary created by Lyndsay was so moody and edgy- I loved the calligraphy in there!
The venue for this shoot was chosen because of its bright and airy aesthetic. The Roostertail is honestly one of the most beautiful venues in Detroit!It is the perfect combination for indoor/outdoor weddings! Paired with the moody colors of the bride’s dress, this contrast is a match made in heaven! The cake was exclusively made by Karlee, and its beautiful gold and black mix truly complemented the rest of the moodboard!
One of the most beautiful aspects of the table were the gorgeous black linen colors provided by Luxe Event Linen, rentals by event Source and Upstage Kzoo’s candleholders, golden glass cups without forgetting the statement peacock chair. Needless to say, Britt did an awesome job setting everything up and making sure it was all picture-perfect! Since we wanted to touch on a moody trend for this shoot, black cake, a black dress, black acrylic chairs and black velvet linens are ahead of the trend! Here are some extra photos captured from this lovely day. You will also be able to watch a video at the bottom,so make sure you don’t miss a thing!
As a final note, To all brides all over the US and not only in Michigan I say: Always remember that your wedding dress should reflect your personality. If you cannot find a custom black wedding dress that truly matches your personality, count on Brides & Tailor to create your dream bridal gown. We promise this will be an unforgettable experience! ” – Manal
Valentine’s Day is the one time of year you’ll see loud proclamations of love across social media, in the glances exchanged at dining tables, and in the eyes of a man walking home from work with a giant bouquet of roses for his sweetheart. And so, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we wanted to feature one of our brides’ beautiful wedding which wasn’t actually on Valentine’s Day, but the colors do make us feel that it actually was! :)
When Roszhawn first contacted Brides & Tailor for a custom wedding dress design, she knew she wanted a timeless, statement ballgown. She also wanted to have beadings all over the bodice, and we suggested having see-through tulle that matched her skin tone color so the sleeves look illusional on her body. The end result was just out of this world! We truly appreciate it when brides make a long drive to get to us.We can ship our gowns to all states but meeting our brides is also something I look forward to! Roszhawn made the drive from Cincinnati to Michigan and needless to say, this was a memorable experience she will never forget! When you look at these photos below, you’ll know why- Her gown was a STATEMENT one!
On her wedding day, the colors were just so pretty! The groom wore a Black Tuxedo. The bride’s hairstyle looked very classy and elegant, and the best part about the makeup was the bold red lipstick color.They chose Black and Red for the bridesmaids and groomsmens’ outfits, and the beautiful contrast definitely reminded me of Valentine’s Day in the middle of October:) The cake also matched with beautiful roses and black accents on it. The bridal bouquet was white in addition to all the bridesmaids’ bouquets. In brief, even though the Wedding Dress was black and the entire theme was Red and Black, it wasn’t too Gothic-y! It was a mix of classiness, vibrancy and elegance.
So for all the brides planning to get married on Valentine’s day, out of all of the cheese romantic lovely days to get married on, Valentine’s Day seems like a pretty good choice. Plus you’ll never forget your wedding anniversary!:) Check out some lovely photos from Our Bride’s Wedding Day Below!
Manal is absolutely amazing! She took my vision and made it into reality. I can’t even begin to describe how...read moreManal is absolutely amazing! She took my vision and made it into reality. I can’t even begin to describe how beautiful my dress is. She was communicating every step of the way and was so understanding when any complications came up. It was an absolute pleasure working with her. She made my dreams come true and I will always recommend brides & tailor for everything!read less
Amber Held
5/12/2021
I don’t even know where to begin! All around amazing. The dress is EXACTLY all I could have ever expected...read moreI don’t even know where to begin! All around amazing. The dress is EXACTLY all I could have ever expected and wanted. Great quality. The seller emailed me every step of the way to make sure everything was right. Communication was great and I am thrilled with my purchase. They also created a veil for me which I equally have good things to say about. Can’t go wrong. And highly recommend!!read less
Emily Scholis
9/06/2020
I loved working with Manal and her team! They made me the most gorgeous custom gown for my wedding and...read moreI loved working with Manal and her team! They made me the most gorgeous custom gown for my wedding and made my dress dreams come true!read less
Ashley H
3/06/2021
This was such an awesome experience. Manal was helpful & patient with me along the entire process! Super excited to...read moreThis was such an awesome experience. Manal was helpful & patient with me along the entire process! Super excited to start the making process of my dress in a few months!!read less
Thandiwa
5/03/2021
I had such an amazing experience with Brides & Tailor from start to finish! Since I was a Michigan bride,...read moreI had such an amazing experience with Brides & Tailor from start to finish! Since I was a Michigan bride, I was able to go to their main office and have an in-person consultation, which is something they really only offer their local brides (it's an e-commerce business and you don't *need* to see anyone face-to-face). I had maybe 6 or 7 idea photos of pieces of what I wanted my wedding dress to look like and I even drew my own sketch to show what I wanted. When I was at the consultation, we discussed color, cut, style, types of fabric, etc. Since my dress had so many pieces of inspiration drawn from different photos, they suggested I get a sketch done by their professional fashion sketcher. I didn't want to have anything messed up, so I jumped on it. The sketch came out gorgeous and the dress looked like exactly what I wanted!I went to a local seamstress to get all my measurements taken, then emailed them to Brides & Tailor, and they took it from there! I didn't have time worry about trying on a bunch of dresses or finding "the one" because I already knew what I wanted. And I didn't have to settle for something I was less than 100% happy with because I was getting it custom made! The best part is that it cost about the same as a regular wedding dress from a store would cost, including alterations. But I didn't need alterations since when my dress arrived in the mail exactly on the date Brides & Tailor said it would, it fit perfectly!!!I didn't have a single problem getting into my dress. My MOH was a little confused because she'd never done a corset back before, but after I showed her what to do, everything was fine. After a little skirt fluffing by my MOH and bridesmaids, I was ready to go down the aisle, confident that I wouldn't have a single wardrobe malfunction like you see in the movies or hear horror stories about. Nope, not for me!I did have a slight problem with the sleeves being a little snug around my arm, but I think that was a problem with the measurements, not the person who made the dress. At the place where I got my measurements, the people didn't seem too fastidious while taking my measurements. My dress was a hair long, too. Again, I think it was the people who took my measurements, because everything else was absolutely perfect. Just make sure whoever takes your measurements is paying close attention!The dress was so, so well made! It's absolutely fantastic and I wish I could have worn it longer than just a day!!!Photos courtesy of Melanie Reyes Photographyread less
Sarah Cervantes-Arreguin
7/30/2021
Manal has been absolutely amazing with bringing my idea to life and has bought me to tears of happiness. I...read moreManal has been absolutely amazing with bringing my idea to life and has bought me to tears of happiness. I can't wait until we can start bringing this sketch to life for my wedding in 2022... thank you so much... ❤read less
monaandrews89
11/14/2020
I was nervous ordering a wedding dress offline but Manal made it such an easy experience. She created my dream...read moreI was nervous ordering a wedding dress offline but Manal made it such an easy experience. She created my dream wedding dress and I can’t not wait to wear it in May! She is kind, quick, and responds fast. Thank you!!read less
Ashley L.
2/17/2021
Manal and her team are the best! They designed and made my dream dress for my wedding and I can’t...read moreManal and her team are the best! They designed and made my dream dress for my wedding and I can’t recommend them enough!read less
Ashley
2/09/2021
Absolutely beautiful work from Manal! Excellent communication, prompt responses, and transparency about details. She was willing to answer every single...read moreAbsolutely beautiful work from Manal! Excellent communication, prompt responses, and transparency about details. She was willing to answer every single one of my questions without hesitation (and there were multiple).
I cannot wait to see my wedding dress brought to life in real fabric!!
The color on the photo isn't indicative of what it will be in the fabric, but that was established beforehand.read less
Kathy
2/25/2021
It took me so long to choose a dress that I would fall in love with and when I crossed...read moreIt took me so long to choose a dress that I would fall in love with and when I crossed path to their Facebook page I fell in love with one of their dresses that was on sale and I fell for it really hard and I finally received it in the mail and I’m obsessed!! 10/10 recommend brides & tailor 👰🏻♀️❤️read less
Melanie E.
1/16/2021
Thank for everything Manal!!! My wedding was a dream come true thanks to you. You made the process so easy,...read moreThank for everything Manal!!! My wedding was a dream come true thanks to you. You made the process so easy, I can’t thank you enough!read less
Ashley Wright
5/25/2021
I’m super in love with my dress!!!! So glad I chose brides and tailor! I got to choose one of...read moreI’m super in love with my dress!!!! So glad I chose brides and tailor! I got to choose one of their custom dress which is my dream dress!! ❤️ Even though I’m a few states away they did an amazing job! By shipping and taking care of my dress I’m going to be a very happy bride I can’t wait for the day of my wedding! 👰🏻♀️✨read less
Melanie M
2/06/2021
Where do I start??? Man oh man what a smooth ride. All the millions of questions I asked... I always...read moreWhere do I start??? Man oh man what a smooth ride. All the millions of questions I asked... I always got a nice response. Manual worked with me. Even if I wrote her 10 times for the day, she respond back to me so gracefully. Her patience was THROUGH THE ROOF. I recommend Brides and Tailor 111111111000000000000 times!!!! My gown is gorgeous!!!!!read less
Tania Jacques
4/06/2021
I have been following the Brides and Tailor page for a couple of years on Instagram. I always thought...read moreI have been following the Brides and Tailor page for a couple of years on Instagram. I always thought the dresses that were being posted were beautiful and I always told myself if I ever got married, I would check them out. I was so nervous about ordering my wedding dress completely online. I didn't know what to expect. I contacted Manal and showed her a picture of a dress I liked to get an idea of how the ordering process would be. Manal was extremely helpful and answered all of my questions. I never had to wait more than a couple of hours for her to answer my emails. I sent Manal all of my measurements (at her guidance) and Manal immediately started work on my dress. She sent me updates and pictures every step of the way. Even when I didn't like the color I had originally picked out (it was a different champagne color than I had imagined) Manal was quick to change it around for me. She was extremely quick to accommodate me. She sent me a few fabric samples and helped me to pic the shade that I wanted and had my dress completely redone. Manal and her team were able to have my dress completely done in a little over 3 months. Had we not had to change the fabric, it would have been done faster. She shipped my dress out to me and I got it literally the next day. Let me tell you, MY DRESS IS GORGEOUS. It's even nicer in real life than it is in pictures. It is everything I have ever dreamed of. It is made so beautifully. The fabric is heavy and the intricate detail on it is so nicely put in. When I tried it on it fit like a glove. They got all my measurements to the T and nothing needs to be altered. Even the length is perfect. I did not want to take my dress off. lol. If you are looking for a custom made wedding dress, do not even think twice about going through Brides and Tailor. You will not regret it. I cannot wait for my wedding day so I can wear my dress longer than 10 minutes. lol Thank you Manal and Brides and Tailor!!!!read less
Neda Mohieeden
7/04/2021
Working with Brides and Tailor was an amazing experience. They communicated quickly and sent a lot of pictures and information...read moreWorking with Brides and Tailor was an amazing experience. They communicated quickly and sent a lot of pictures and information about the dress and the process. They made a beautiful dress that fits perfectly and is exactly what I wanted. I couldn’t be happier! I strongly recommend them to anyone looking for a custom gown.read less
Amanda Pressly
9/06/2020
1000% suggest having Brides and Tailor create your dream dress! I looked all over for a black dress until I...read more1000% suggest having Brides and Tailor create your dream dress! I looked all over for a black dress until I came across their Instagram. Wouldn’t have wanted it any other way 🖤 it fit perfectly and looked stunning!!read less
Rachel Rose
7/04/2021
I really like my nice dress ..
Awa
9/26/2020
Having this sketch ability was such a wonderful touch before you have a dress made. It was definitely worth...read moreHaving this sketch ability was such a wonderful touch before you have a dress made. It was definitely worth the money!read less
Kim
5/05/2021
It was a pleasure from start to finish to work with Manal on designing my dream dress! I had sent...read moreIt was a pleasure from start to finish to work with Manal on designing my dream dress! I had sent her 3 separate dresses and asked her to combine them all into my dream dress.. but in black! I never had luck finding a black dress that looked bridal... until I met Manal! She put together exactly what I was imagining in my head and it’s made perfectly! She was super sweet, helpful, and very responsive. She made the fear of ordering a wedding dress online completely disappear. The turnaround was insanely fast as well. Prices were extremely reasonable given you’re getting a handmade, one of a kind custom dress. I couldn’t be happier with the quality of the customer service and dress I received. I will definitely be recommending Brides and Tailor to everyone looking for a wedding dress! I will update the review with pictures once I say I do!read less
Brynne Verbel
8/06/2020
Manal made the whole process so easy and reassuring. My gown is beautiful and exactly how I pictured it!
