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11 Black Wedding Dresses & Suits for Every Style
Published Monday, Jan. 13th, 2025
Black wedding dresses & suits we love, for every style & vibe
Black wedding dresses are finally getting the appreciation they deserve! From alt / gothic wedding looks to sophisticated black tie styles, there’s a black wedding dress for every modern marrier.
Below are a few of our favorite black wedding dresses to inspire you! But before we dive in, here are a few things to consider when choosing the perfect dress.
How to Accessorize a Black Dress for a Wedding
Small details bring a dress to life and make the style your own. As you consider how to spice up a black wedding dress, think about accessories that capture your personality and culture, such as colorful corsages, crowns and tiaras, necklaces and earrings, and even shoes.
The same dress will look and ‘feel’ different as you walk down the aisle depending on how you accessorize! Think wedding heels vs Doc Martens, black roses vs pink roses, a cowboy hat vs halo crown, and so on. There's no right or wrong way to accessorize your look; wear something that makes you feel incredible.
Coordinate With Your Wedding Officiant About What to Wear
If you're planning an all black wedding theme, want a specific look for your wedding photos, or have a desired 'dress code' for the event, let your wedding officiant know as soon as possible. Most wedding officiants will be comfortable wearing a dark or neutral color to coordinate with you, or a bold color if you want them in a contrasting color instead.
Your wedding officiant will be in many of your wedding photos, so this is something to plan for. They'll be standing up front with you for the duration of the ceremony, guiding you through your wedding vows and ring exchange, and then pronouncing you married.
Consider asking a close friend or relative to officiate your wedding, someone who understands your personal style and who will be willing to dress up and match your energy on the big day. Having a friend officiate is a simple way to add intimacy and a personal touch to the ceremony. Your friend can get ordained online as a minister with American Marriage Ministries to officiate.
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Small details can bring your dress to life: accents of color, family heirlooms, culturally symbolic items, and more. (Photo: ninitta / iStock)
10 Black Wedding Dresses & Suits You'll LOVE
1. Off-Shoulder Lace Bell Sleeve Dress & Black Floral Velvet Suit
This coordinated look is absolutely stunning: an off-the-shoulder black wedding gown with flowing lace bell sleeves and a long black veil, paired with a stylish black velvet suit with floral details. Contrasting pink and red roses help bring this elegant look to life!
2. Black Ruffled Wedding Gown with Gothic Halo Crown
This gothic wedding look is picture-perfect, with the halo crown and veil adding to the dreamy, dark fantasy feel.
3. Strapless Plunging Black Lace Gown & Hooded Chiffon Bridal Robe
This 3D lace gown and hooded bridal cloak are stunning! These items can also be matched with an elegant custom face mask for those who want to wear one.
4. Matching Black Wedding Dresses for Brides
Two brides, two different black wedding dresses! These brides both wore unique looks that compliment each other, bringing plunging necklines and sequins into the mix. Add more variety with shoulder corsages and traditional bouquets.
5. Black Wedding Gown with Bright Bursts of Pink and Purple
Bring your black wedding dress into the light with prism-perfect accents of pink, purple, silver, and gold!
6. Black and White Wedding Dress
A mix of dark and light, this black and cream wedding dress look is truly gorgeous! Evening gloves add instant romance.
7. Sleek, Modern, and Stylish
This fitted, long sleeved black wedding dress is the definition of casual elegance, and coordinates well with a simple black suit for an easy all-day wedding look.
8. Black Mermaid Dress
The flattering, body-hugging silhouette of a mermaid dress brings an old Hollywood glamour to the wedding aisle. This popular style is sexy, confident, and timeless. Want to really stand out? Dress your wedding party in emerald satin or subdued jewel tones for a moody, earthy, witchy wedding vibe.
9. Black Open-Back Dress with Rich Ruby, Garnet, or Purple Tones
This black lace open-back wedding dress with deep red tulle will leave your guests speechless! If garnet reds don’t work for you, accent your black gown with a jewel-toned purple instead.
10. Beaded Floral Black Cheongsam
This modern black cheongsam is breathtaking! With glittering beadwork and colorful floral accents, it’s a beautiful twist on traditional Chinese wedding clothing.
11. Black Jumpsuit Encrusted in Jewels
This black jumpsuit takes things to the next level with jewels on the sleeves and bodice for a nontraditional wedding look that's modern, elegant, modest, and oh-so beautiful.
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Ask a Friend to Officiate Your Wedding Ceremony!
Good things happen when friends and relatives help out at the wedding ceremony! Having a friend officiate your wedding or elopement is a great way to ensure the wedding day is as intimate and personal as it can be. When a loved one officiates, every moment means more!
Ask a friend or family member to officiate your wedding with free online ordination through American Marriage Ministries (AMM).
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Why AMM? American Marriage Ministries is an inclusive nondenominational internet church that ordains and trains ministers to officiate marriage ceremonies. We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit church, and help people from all backgrounds and beliefs become ordained ministers for weddings. Our online ordination is free, accessible, and never expires.
Officiating weddings is an incredible honor, and a great way to show your love and support for the people getting married. As a wedding officiant, you will help to create memorable ceremonies and memories that last a lifetime.
AMM Ministers can legally officiate weddings in every state* (it's much harder in Virginia, where we're looking into our options). After getting ordained with AMM, you might need to register your ordination with your local county clerk’s office. Click the link above to get started!
Become an ordained minister online with American Marriage Ministries and officiate wedding for friends and relatives. (Photo: Jacob Wackerhausen / iStock)
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