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!
Absolutely incredible!! So helpful and so supportive every step of the way. Dress is beautiful and I am so in...read moreAbsolutely incredible!! So helpful and so supportive every step of the way. Dress is beautiful and I am so in love!! Thank you guys so so much!read less
Courtney
5/05/2021
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
Words can not express how fantastic Brides and Tailor are. The whole experience from start to finish was amazing! They...read moreWords can not express how fantastic Brides and Tailor are. The whole experience from start to finish was amazing! They took my dream dress and made it into something even better then I had I had to wanted. Manal’s attention to detail is truly a gift and she truly puts a lot of love and time into her craft. I highly recommend going this route for your wedding gown!Iread less
Rachel V.
8/26/2020
Manal helped me build a dream dress from two references. She was so helpful and the sketch came out beautiful...read moreManal helped me build a dream dress from two references. She was so helpful and the sketch came out beautiful (I was blown away!!) Of course, I had to be difficult and asked to see it in two different colors and she agreed without hesitation. It was very helpful. For anyone questioning whether they should utilize this service, it's an absolutely worth it from me!read less
Bailey
2/19/2021
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
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
8/18/2020
Manal designs the most amazing bridal gowns! I’ve seen her work in person a coupe of times and each time...read moreManal designs the most amazing bridal gowns! I’ve seen her work in person a coupe of times and each time you can see the meticulous detail in all her dresses. Not only that, but she’s the best to work with! Great with communication and will help each bride bring their vision to life!read less
Joy Bradley
7/31/2020
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
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Rachel Vojtko
9/06/2020
Brides and Tailor did a great job making my detachable wedding skirt. It’s beautiful!
Katherine Nagley
11/23/2020
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
Manal and her team are amazing. I was initially worried about getting a custom dress without them measuring me because...read moreManal and her team are amazing. I was initially worried about getting a custom dress without them measuring me because I have problems with conventional dresses fitting well. However, it worked out perfectly. They added a lot of little touches to my dress and it ended up amazing. I can’t wait to wear it soon and show it to everyone!read less
Amanda
8/08/2020
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
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
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
8/17/2020
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
Bridesandtalior was AMAZING with helping me create my dream wedding dress! I wanted something different, a black wedding dress and...read moreBridesandtalior was AMAZING with helping me create my dream wedding dress! I wanted something different, a black wedding dress and Manal brought my dream to life. She made me an absolutely beautiful dress that was everything I wanted and more!read less
RaynDrop Jade
3/06/2021
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
This is my third wedding dress being made by Manal. She's made my wedding dress and my flower girls dress...read moreThis is my third wedding dress being made by Manal. She's made my wedding dress and my flower girls dress for the ceremony. Now she is making this beautiful dress for my reception. I will be forever grateful that I found her on Etsy and was able to have her agree to make this beautiful and inspiring dresses for my wedding later this year! Thank you tons for being willing to help make my dream dresses come to life, Manal! You're a real life fairy godmother to all the Cinderella's out there!
