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!
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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!
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
I LOVE MY SKETCH!
Manal was more than helpful and brought my vision all the way to life! The creating process...read moreI LOVE MY SKETCH!
Manal was more than helpful and brought my vision all the way to life! The creating process was easy and her open availability really helped! I'll for sure shut my own wedding down, double time!read less
Lenise
4/14/2021
Manal has truly been a Godsend from the very beginning of the process! She is exceptional to work with and...read moreManal has truly been a Godsend from the very beginning of the process! She is exceptional to work with and truly talented in her line of work. I have always envisioned a 'Grace Kelly' wedding dress for my big day. In my search I never came a dress that suited my exact vision so I contacted Manal to see if this dress can even be re-created. From the start, Manal was so helpful and gracious to answer all of my questions regarding my dress, and making sure that every detail was addressed and offering her professional advice along the way so I can achieve the best look possible. I also chose to get the optional sketch of my dress and I'm so glad I did. My heart was overjoyed seeing my visionary dress in 2D. This will be keepsake that I can put also in my memory book. I cannot wait to see the final product. Thank you from my heart!read less
Agnes
4/07/2021
They were the best to work with in creating and making my vision come true. I can't be happier with...read moreThey were the best to work with in creating and making my vision come true. I can't be happier with how the sketch came out. Some of the nicest and easiest people I've ever collaborated with. Thank you guys soooo much 100/10 would recommend and work with them again!!💛read less
siennalapf
9/26/2020
Words cannot express how great my experience with Manal and her team has been. For a year now she’s been...read moreWords cannot express how great my experience with Manal and her team has been. For a year now she’s been answering my questions and helping my make my final decision. The actual dress is more beautiful than anything I could have hoped for! If you’re looking for great customer service and a one of a kind dress you must work with Manal! Through every step of the way she is there supporting and encouraging you!read less
Ashley Swarthout
7/17/2020
Im not going to upload a photo of my dress *yet*
It was a nice surprise having it delivered directly to...read moreIm not going to upload a photo of my dress *yet*
It was a nice surprise having it delivered directly to my door step! I got a custom dress bag that contained my beautiful gown. I tried it on just for a sec, it was enchanting. I felt like royalty! The fit is great, you really don't have to worry, Manal and her team will make it right and make you happy!read less
Chelsea
5/31/2020
Absolutely stunning and by far exceeded my expectations. Manal was very communicative and strove to ensure my dress and veil...read moreAbsolutely stunning and by far exceeded my expectations. Manal was very communicative and strove to ensure my dress and veil was perfect!.read less
Rayne
4/20/2021
Can not express how amazing my experience was! I found the dress of my dreams and I can not wait...read moreCan not express how amazing my experience was! I found the dress of my dreams and I can not wait till my wedding this November to wear it.
The entire process went so smooth and Manal was such a pleasure to work with and made sure my dress turned out absolutely perfect. 10/10 highly recommend!read less
Paige
3/27/2021
Brides and Tailor did a great job making my detachable wedding skirt. It’s beautiful!
Katherine Nagley
11/23/2020
I’ve worked with Manal several times now. She is an absolute doll! She’s SUPER talented in so many...read moreI’ve worked with Manal several times now. She is an absolute doll! She’s SUPER talented in so many ways. Her dresses are completely handmade + always stunning! I mean, they’re custom! She creates with such a vision. Her style ranges from the traditional wedding dress all the way to the themed wedding dress!Specifically, I’ve done two Styled shoots with her. She’s professional + allows the creative team to a share ideas, thoughts and is really open to suggestions. It’s refreshing working with someone like this. If you’re looking for an affordable, quality custom Wedding Dress (or event dress for that matter), you should check her out! She’ll make your vision come to life!read less
Shannon Jeanne
7/17/2020
They make the most beautiful wedding dresses! After going to bridal shops I couldn’t find anything that was really me,...read moreThey make the most beautiful wedding dresses! After going to bridal shops I couldn’t find anything that was really me, but Manal and her team designed and made my dress dreams come true!read less
Ashley Hegener
2/09/2021
I absolutely love my dress. Its everything I wanted. The fit was absolutely perfect and doesn't need alterations, which was...read moreI absolutely love my dress. Its everything I wanted. The fit was absolutely perfect and doesn't need alterations, which was a complete shock. I thought every dress needs at least something done. This dress is going to make my dream day even better!read less
Riot
5/23/2020
I just reviewed my wedding dress right before this. They are wonderful!! She even shipped to a different address last...read moreI just reviewed my wedding dress right before this. They are wonderful!! She even shipped to a different address last minute than I had originally asked for. My veil was done quickly as I added it last minute to go with the dress. VERY HAPPY with my purchase and I’m not an online shopper. Recommend them anyday!!read less
Emily
8/17/2020
Manal and her team did such a FABULOUS job creating my custom wedding dress and made the entire experience so...read moreManal and her team did such a FABULOUS job creating my custom wedding dress and made the entire experience so painstakingly easy!! I was supposed to get married on Halloween (Covid ruining everything), so I didn’t want a traditional white dress and let me tell you it was SO difficult finding a dress I almost gave up the idea of the non-traditional route. But then I found my saving grace, Manal thank you so so much! She paid attention to all the little details I asked for, gave me so many options of fabric colors, lace appliqués, beadings, etc! Also they made me a matching veil for FREE!! Such a sweet little surprise and you can’t beat that for the price! If you are having trouble finding THE dress, look no further and create your own beautiful gown 💕read less
Justine Harper
7/17/2020
Manal has such an eye for style and the finer details - it was a joy seeing her custom design...read moreManal has such an eye for style and the finer details - it was a joy seeing her custom design at a recent client's wedding. The dress was incredible & the bride looked radiant in it. Highly recommend!read less
Cari Bowersock
1/06/2021
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!read less
Brynne V.
8/05/2020
Being a goth punk, finding a dress was a struggle. Being curvy made it even harder. I definitely like to...read moreBeing a goth punk, finding a dress was a struggle. Being curvy made it even harder. I definitely like to be unique, so I wanted something no one else had. I started searching on Etsy and found Brides & Tailors. They incorporated the 3 dresses I loved into one. When I first tried it on, my fiancé had to make me take it off. The fit was perfect, needing absolutely no alterations. It's the perfect dress for my dream wedding.read less
Riot L.
5/25/2020
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
Manal worked quickly to realize my dream from just a picture, I was very very impressed. They used my exact...read moreManal worked quickly to realize my dream from just a picture, I was very very impressed. They used my exact measurements and it fit like a gloveread less
Katharina
7/22/2020
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
