Black BM dresses

annabelle0616

I really want to do black bridesmaids dresses, kneelength. My mom thinks that black bridesmaid dresses make a wedding seem like we're in mourning, but I think it looks elegant. Not to mention, black is very flattering.My dress is sort of vintage looking, with lace and a little embellishment and is ivory. What are you thoughts? Black or no black?

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I think that you would be fine going with black. Afterall, black is vintage too. I am wearing a lace ivory dress as well, and I am staying away from satin for my BM dresses. IMO I don't think it looks right. I am leaning more towards chiffon for their dresses. I also saw a knottie who's BM's picked some super cute black linen tea length dresses from White House BLack Market. I hope that helps. :-) 

drakecanady

As the saying goes: Black is the new black.I'm all about black for weddings. Its very formal! My wedding dress is black, and if we had a wedding party, they would be in black, too. Black IS very flattering and elegant, especially for knee-length. Just don't get something too "plain" (for example an A-line, no accent fabric) and it will be very obvious to those attending that is not a time for mourning but you are celebrating! Try a style with a sash in another color against the black, or something lacy in black. This is YOUR day, do what you want!

jagore08

If I could do everything over again, I would have gone with black dresses (it wasn't in my color scheme but my girls would have definitely been able to wear them again). Your mom is probably a bit old fashioned and doesn't see it as a proper wedding color but times have changed and every color is acceptable for a wedding (some honestly shouldn't be, but hey, that's my opinion). Go with black.

jilliibabii

My BMs will be wearing black dresses. In fact two of them found the style they want and I know I would wear that dress again.

jilliibabii

PS- the dresses they are picking from are any chiffon fabric from the Jasmine B2 line.

PreppySailor

I would google image search "black bridesmaid dresses" and find a group picture of a real wedding with black dresses and nice flowers and show your Mom. That way she can see how nice/formal they can look.

PreppySailor

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kpeteley

LOVE black Bm's. I am biased because that is what I chose -PIB.  Good luck!

grace_anthony

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Lindze75

I love the idea of black dresses!  My mom also HATES the idea   I found so many cute pics of black dresses with cute flowers and she still was not impressed.  I'm using black and white damask accents and thought it would be awesome.  I have decided not to do black not just because of my mother but also because I want long dresses (long story - I really want BMs in long but the BMs, especially MOH, have made it clear that they want short so I might cave but I really want long) and with an afternoon wedding in May I decided that long and black was just a bit too formal.

Bellabride2B

I puffy heart back BM dresses, and most Bms do as well. Mine also wore them.

rmfriedman

I really love black BM dresses as well. I was considering them at first (before I set my color scheme) but I did get a lot of negative opinions from older women. I think back in the day everyone wore poofy pastel colored dresses (think Steel Magnolias) and they haven't gotten over that. I think if you love black and can stand up to a few old ladies then you're set!