Bridesmaid dresses: Is it ok for them to wear black?

Saragirl9

I wanted to have my bridesmaids in black dresses with a red ribbon on the waist, but I am being told that no one is supposed to wear black on a wedding. Is this more of an older custom that is going downhill, or is it really important that I don't have them in black? Advice please!

cvl105

That's an old "custom" that doesn't really matter anymore. My Stepmom wore a black dress to my wedding, the groomsmen are all in black most of the time...and I've seen plenty of bridesmaids in black dresses that looke wonderful. Go for it!

MNVegas

old custom - there are tons of BM dresses in black. Black is very popular, especially for formal weddings.

mm45737

my bridesmaids wore black and it was so pretty!!! i used really bright flowers- hot pink, orange, yellow, green- and they really popped against the black dresses. 

jessNlane52804

My BM are wearing black and they like it because they're more likely to rewear the dresses.

Moneypenny424

I've worn black BM dresses in two weddings and it has looked lovely.  No one really adheres to that old rule anymore.

aerinpegadrak

Black is probably the single most popular color for bridesmaid dresses right now.

Sue-n-Kevin

It is a VERY old custom, and I agree with all the prior posters. My attendants will be wearing black, and the nice thing is that I'm letting them pick their own dresses. We have a variety of sizes and geographical locations, so they know it has to be in black with cream/white or silver accents, our color scheme. I think black & cream/white create a lovely, elegant color pallete, and there are tons of favors and decorations in these colors.

Don't listen to those old wives tales.

splint00

Definitely ok! My girls are wearing black as well and the dresses are gorgeous. I can't wait to see them that day, the girls are going to look so beautiful. You can't go wrong with the black. Very classic, elegant and sexy, all at once