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Black wedding dresses


Izzy Turner-Hicks
Izzy Turner-Hicks Updated:
8th of March 2023
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Black wedding dress
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When you think of wedding gowns,  a white or ivory dress comes to mind but recently designers such as Vera Wang have been experimenting with a bold alternative; black. Some may say it can look distinctly Gothic, therefore undermining love, while others may say it is a statement dress that everyone will remember.

Brides have been wearing white since the Victorian era so is it time for a new colour to be introduced? It will be interesting to see if this trend will reach local bridal boutiques or will be restricted to the catwalks.

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Izzy Turner-Hicks

Izzy has been writing about weddings for nearly 10 years. Recently married, she's been able to add her own experience of the planning process to her articles. In-house editor at Guides for Brides and previously editor of top wedding magazines; Wedding Ideas and Love Our Wedding. Her specialism is bridal fashion.

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