Black & White?

Question

What are your thoughts on a black & white wedding?

Do you think black makes the event "goth"?

If you were doing it, would you want all of your guests to wear black and white also? Or just the wedding party?

Someone has suggested that the mother of the bride wear red...what do you think about that?

Gosh, T-Luv thanks for the helpful answer...Obviously it doesn't have to be black, but why does anyone pick any color? She wants to have a black & white event, so this is what we're working with.

And let me just add...the concept is that it's Black AND White...Not just black (thanks for reading!)

Answer 1

its YOUR wedding - have whatever colour scheme you want.
the idea that black is just for funerals i long gone- in some cultures White is the colour for mourning;
my sister was MOH recently where the bridal party were all in black with white flowers & accents; I also saw pictures of a wedding in a bridal magazine where the bridesmaids were in black & white outfits - each one different to match the personality of the lady- looked FANTASTIC.
RE:- asking guests to wear those colours - put on your invites that you are having a *themed event* & ""INVITE"" the guests to see how creative they can be using those colours & if it is NOT meant to be a formal affair stress that fact also.
maybe word the invitations like a letter
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e.g;-
dear .......
we would love to have you share in our special day along with other family & friends.
this is going to happen
on--date/time; at-- location;
with a reception/cocktail party etc; to follow at ---------
as you are aware - we like to do things a little differently so we are having a black & white theme for the occassion.
we would like to invite you to show your creativity in using these colours for your outfits also.- whether they be casual or formal
looking forward to having you join us on the day

X & Y :-)

RSVP :- 0/0/00
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personally as mother of the bride I would wear red- BUT then that is a colour i feel comfortable in- for my daughters wedding I wore bright yellow as it was fresh & cheerful & they had a beach ceremony.
there are MANY different shades of red- the colour for the MOB should be one that she feels good wearing- but preferrably a strong colour

black can be gothic looking ; but it can also be elegent;casual-- the look mainly depends on the styles of the outfits & the accessories & make-up.

Answer 2

Sounds very traditional, not goth at all. Asking the guests to wear tuxes and gown would make the event very formal, so it might raise the cost of the wedding. You could try asking for informal wear in those colors, but most people will think very formal if the invite is a "Black" or "White" affair.

Mother of the bride can ear any color that makes her look beautiful! Please refrain from making her wear subdue colors that wash her out because that is what she thinks she should wear. White and off- white should be a no-no so you don't match the bride, but any color should be fine.

Answer 3

I was in a wedding in August that was a black & white wedding.....when I picked up my bridesmaid dress, my husband was like "they're BLACK?!"...but when I tried it on, he loved it. The dresses were very elegant and classy looking, so I'm all for a black & white wedding. Our dresses were actually mostly black with white trim and a white inlet on the back.....

No, I wouldn't want all the guests to wear black and white....I don't think it's appropriate to tell your guests what to wear. Those that know the colors may do so anyways.

Not crazy about the idea of the mother of the bride wearing red. She doesn't want to stand out more than her daughter.

Answer 4

You clearly seem to want a classy wedding, which those two colors are! Who hasn't heard of a formal event being called "black and white night", or what about "black tie" dress codes, or even that "little black dress". You can make it very elegent and classy. It will be beautiful.

Answer 5

I love the idea. It sounds really glamourous, just don't have the Mother of the Bride/groom in red. It will be in bad taste unless the bridesmaids are as well. I would go with another dark color like navy or dark green.

Answer 6

I think it sounds very classic! I wouldn't ask the guests to wear black and white though...nor would I advise the mother-of-the-bride to wear red. It's up to them what they would like to wear...although the formality of the attire is up to the bride and groom.

Answer 7

I don't think black and white has to necessarily seem "goth," but it can be really hard to pull off and be classy. But if it's done right, it has quite a special flair! An easy accent color to bring it all together without seeming too much is silver (think bridesmaids dresses with silver trim, etc.).

Answer 8

I think you can make the black look nice if you do it right. You might feel weird because there is always people that bicker about things not being how "THEY" would do it. If that's what you want, you should do it.. It will be beautiful no matter what. Unless your family and friends are as closed minded as some people that responded here.

Answer 9

I think it's icky. Weddings are to be happy, light and joyful occasions, so I think it calls for colours that reflect that. The mother of the bride can wear any colour she wants!

Answer 10

I like the idea of the silver accents. Or a very light pink might look pretty.