Can you wear a black dress to your wedding? Is it bad luck to wear a black wedding dress? Do any bridal designers make black wedding dresses?
Umm, yes! Hello! How is that even a question? Lately, we’ve seen a number of brides searching for answers about whether it’s a-okay to don a black bridal look on your wedding day. While we can’t speak to the bad luck (we’re not exactly superstitious folk) we’re here to tell you: Yes! Absolutely, you can wear a black wedding dress! Better yet, we’ve rounded up 30 gorgeous black gowns in every style & budget.
Black Angel Jumpsuit & Pennybrook Skirt by Claire La Faye photographed by Sean Thomas Photography
Where to Find Black Wedding Dresses
One fabulous thing about shopping for a black wedding dress is that your search can extend beyond the typical wedding dress designers. Hello, red carpet designer evening wear. Peruse stores like Moda Operandi, Net-a-Porter & MATCHESFASHION and you’ll find black designer gowns from iconic fashion houses like Valentino, Gucci, Saint Laurent & more.
But, don’t worry, if you’re a black wedding dress lover you aren’t limited to just evening wear! Many of our favorite wedding dress designers have opted for not only colorful options for their non-white wedding dresses but black styles as well! So, if you’re searching for a traditional bridal ball gown with a twist or a black wedding dress with a dramatic train, it’s absolutely within reach (and on our list below!)
Dress by Cathy Telle via Etsy
Furthermore, most wedding dress designers on Etsy specialize in custom bridal gowns. Meaning, many of our favorite Etsy designers will make any of their gowns & bridal separates in black, too!
Below we’ve compiled a list of favorite black wedding dresses. Find cool-bride wedding dress designers who cater to all of you alt-brides. Additionally, shop iconic high-fashion labels with stunning, luxurious eveningwear fancy enough for your wedding day. Sure, most of our gowns are perfect for the alternative bride, but plenty of the options below are fitting for a more sweet, demure look, too!
30 Black Wedding Dresses for the Alternative Bride
The Shadow Dress by Ritual Unions
Cape-effect Embellished Crepe Gown by Marchesa Notte via Net-a-Porter
Emmy Dress & Iris Wrap Skirt by Sweet Caroline Styles via Etsy
Bustier-bodice Chantilly Lace Gown by Alexander McQueen via MATCHESFASHION
Kirby Drape-detailed Satin Crepe Strapless Gown by Alex Perry via Moda Operandi
Black Angel Jumpsuit & Pennybrook Skirt by Claire La Faye photographed by Sean Thomas
Mystique Feather-trimmed Cutout Silk Organza Gown by Huishan Zhang via Net-a-Porter
The Stevie Gown by Loulette Bride
Embellished Silk-blend Cloqué Gown by Erdem via Net-a-Porter
Anouk Bodice & Wildhorses Skirt by Claire La Faye
Marissa Gown by Hannah Tikkanen via Etsy
Cutout Duchesse Satin Gown by Rasario via Net-a-Porter
Tulle Black Ballgown Wedding Dress by I DO Bridal Studio via Etsy
Diamona Sweetheart-neckline Embroidered-lace Gown by Emilia Wickstead via MATCHESFASHION
Backless Black Wedding Dress by Polina Ivanova via Etsy
Tie-neck Mikado-piqué Gown by Reem Acra via Net-a-Porter
One-shoulder Velvet Gown by Saint Laurent via MATCHESFASHION
Off-the-Shoulder Polka Dot Silk-taffeta Gown by Carolina Herrera via Net-a-Porter
Calypso Nightfall Black Lace Wedding Dress by Mywony Bridal via Etsy
Delaine Satin-crepe Off-the-Shoulder Column Gown by Alex Perry via Moda Operandi
Style 1477 by Moonlight Bridal
Puff-sleeve Cotton-blend Chantilly Lace Gown by Dolce & Gabbana via MATCHESFASHION
Open-back Cupro-satin Halterneck Gown by Bottega Veneta via Net-a-Porter
Black V-neck Scalloped Wedding Dress with Lace Sleeves by Cathy Telle via Etsy
Bow-embellished Silk Cady Couture Gown by Valentino via MATCHESFASHION
Crystal-embellished Gathered Crepe Gown by Gucci via Net-a-Porter
One-shoulder Tulle-trimmed Draped Matte-satin Gown by Gucci via Net-a-Porter
Are you still searching? Many of our favorite Etsy wedding dress designers offer gorgeous black wedding dresses & endless fabric color choices for all of their wedding gown styles. Or, make an even bigger statement with these fashion-forward ballgowns for the cool bride.
