Weddings; Is black dresses for bridesmaids okay

Question

always heard it was "bad" but if thats what bride wants and her day?

Answer 1

I was married 06.28.08 and had the colors of black and white! It was simply gorgeous and elegant!!! It is coming quite popular now also!

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Answer 2

Black at weddings has been ok for years. I even saw one wedding where the bride wore all black and the groom wore all white. It was gorgeous!

I was just a bridesmaid a couple of weeks ago. Our dresses were black. My sister is also planning to have black bridesmaid dresses for her wedding.

Answer 3

I am getting married this September and all my girls are wearing black.  I hate when people tell you, you can a certain thing for your wedding.  DO WHAT YOU WANT.  Don't listen to what others have to say, if you like and think it looks elegant or if you like for another reason.  Go for it.  GOOD LUCK

Answer 4

It is all the rage now.

Take your guest list into account, and if there are any old school from the old country matrons there, who still believe that black at a wedding is unlucky, then you might not want to give great grandma a heart attack by dressing the maids in black. Black was always associated with funerals in the western world.

If your guest list is younger, your choice.

What is that woman's name from s*x and the City? Jessica Parder something? the media reported that she was later sorry she wore that black wedding dress.

Answer 5

in the Victorian era (mid to late 19th century) black was for funerals and it was deemed not appropriate for  weddings for ladies.

We live in the 21st century.  do what you want.

heck, I've even seen a few black wedding gowns and they weren't goth weddings.

Answer 6

I have seen several wedding with black dresses even a pastors wedding and it looked great what is important that you are happy.

Answer 7

ABSOLUTELY! Your bridesmaids will love you for it!

Answer 8

Evening wedding - fine.

Daytime wedding - also fine, but jazz it up with some color like a belt or sash or shawl in different colors.

Answer 9

Yes it is acceptable. I think it's very elegant to have your bridesmaids wear black cocktail dresses. Maybe a bouquet of red roses?

Answer 10

I personally just think it's dull. Weddings should be for happy colours.

Answer 11

Its your day you pick the colors the men usually where black tuxes right? Why would it be wrong for the women to where black? Any color you choose will be perfect as long as you like it! make sure you use two colors instead of just one so your maid of honer will be different from the rest of the girls and easily distinguished

Answer 12

if its what you want, why not?  They are elegant and classic and everyone looks good in black!  

Answer 13

Perfectly okay. In fact, it's becoming commonplace.

Answer 14

it's absolutely ok

Answer 15

It is totally fine, I am also planning my wedding and my colors are black and white.  

Answer 16

These days it is becoming very common.  If it is a daytime or summer wedding, brighten it up with a colored sash or shawl and probably go cocktail or tea length.  Black dresses also makes it easier for the bridesmaids to get another use out of it.

Answer 17

I think that would be beautiful! Especially if the secondary color was a shade of purple!

Answer 18

Black is a gorgeous and very classic look! Do it! And if you really wanna jazz it up, its so versatile you can add almost any bright color and will look amazing! Almost any flower will contrast beautifully with it or black magic roses for a very rich look!  

Answer 19

My bridesmaids all wore black. I didn't even make them get matching gowns - I just told them I wanted something wedding appropriate (classy) and I didnt care if it was a dress they already owned. It was easy, they all did not have to spend an arm and a leg and they looked absolutely beautiful. I loved it.  

Answer 20

Black used to be a color of mourning and so wearing black to a wedding was a big no-no unless you were trying to make a statement.  But that's not really the case any more.  Black looks very elegant for a bridesmaid and lots of people are doing it.  I have worn a black bridesmaid dress.  It was a beautiful wedding.  If that's what the bride wants, then that's what she should do. (Although it would still probably be best if neither mother wears black.)

Answer 21

Ricardo said it best.

Answer 22

A Brief History

The history of the bridesmaid varies across cultures, religions and time periods. In early Roman times, bridesmaids formed a kind of bridal infantry as they accompanied the bride to the groom's village. This "protective shield" of similarly outfitted bridesmaids was supposed to intervene if any wayward thugs or vengeful suitors tried to hurt the bride or steal her dowry.

However, the Western bridesmaid tradition seems to have originated from later Roman law, which required ten witnesses at a wedding in order to outsmart evil spirits believed to attend marriage ceremonies. The bridesmaids and ushers dressed in identical clothing to the bride and groom, so that the evil spirits wouldn't know who was getting married. Even as late as 19th century England, the belief that ill-wishers could administer curses and taint the wedding still existed. In Victorian wedding photographs, for example, it can take quite a bit of inspection to pick out the bride and groom from among the other members of the bridal party!

The traditions have changed ... So be yourself and pick any color you want. I chose black and got some awesome photos. The black makes your wedding dress really stand out. Just add some beautiful flowers and you be set. CONGRATS!  

Answer 23

yes i think black looks very classy for bridesmaids, and most black dresses can be worn again rather than stored in the back of your closet!

Answer 24

Yes, they are fine. My friend had us wear black bridesmaid dresses. Her accent color was red. It was elegant and pretty!

Answer 25

Why not?  Black is very slenderizing, and many of the plumper bridesmaids would appreciate being able to hide some of the extra baby fat.  And, if it is black tie wedding, more appropriate.  I say, go for the Black, young lady.  Go Black.  Black is Beautiful.

Answer 26

yes totally i think its beautiful and so elegant. for my wedding the girls will be wearing black but with some really bright rustic orange bouquet. and the guys will have on black suits and black ties with an orange flower arrangement thing on the jacket! I LOVE BLACK

Answer 27

yeah it's fine.  congrats!

Answer 28

That's fine!

I recently went to a wedding and the colors were black and white, the bridesmaids wore black dresses.

However, as the first person said, if it's a day time wedding, you may want to give it some color, perhaps a white or champagne or another color sash or accessories.

Good luck!