Chic Black Wedding Dresses for the Edgy Bride

Naeem Khan embellished black wedding dress
Courtesy of Reem Acra

Who says you have to wear white on your wedding day? White, black, pink, purple, orange, whatever: If it makes you feel like a bride, then it's a wedding dress. Many unconventional brides choose to wear black because it is the opposite shade of white. Others (New York City dwellers, especially!) just have an affinity for the dark hue. Whatever your reasons, the heart wants what it wants and if the statement-making inky shade catches your eye, there's no turning back. Truth be told, we're all for going over to the dark side.

The best part? If you're not 100 percent sold on giving the vision of a creamy, traditional bridal gown up, you can have the best of both worlds. Go with a classic white wedding dress for the ceremony and change into a black gown when it's time for the reception or after-party. Alternatively, choose a dress that's both black and white, so you can rebel just a little while maintaining the bridal tradition of wearing wedding white.

If you're absolutely invested in wearing the hue, you're in luck. More and more wedding dress designers are embracing the darker side of bridal couture. It's been a staple in Vera Wang's wedding dress collections for years. Other big names (like Reem Acra, the label responsible for this navy blue and black wedding dress) have also followed suit. Whether you fancy grand black ball gowns or sleek black sheaths, get inspired by these chic black wedding dresses, straight from the runways.

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Hayley Paige

Hayley Paige Black net and tulle tassel accent wedding dress fall 2020
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Wedding dress from Fall 2020

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Claire Pettibone

Claire Pettibone black high neck long sleeve train wedding dress fall 2020
Michael and Carina

Wedding dress from Fall 2020

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Hayley Paige

Hayley Paige long sleeve Black embroidered mini wedding dress fall 2020
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Wedding dress from Fall 2020

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Honor

black off-the-shoulder puffed short sleeves a-line wedding dress Honor Spring 2020
Rachel Brennecke

Wedding dress from Spring 2020

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Viktor&Rolf Mariage

viktor and rolf beaded ruffled top and black pants wedding dress spring 2020
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Wedding suit from Spring 2020

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Lazaro

lazaro fall 2019 cap sleeve black ball gown wedding dress
Courtesy of Lazaro

Wedding dress from Fall 2019

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Ines Di Santo

Naeem Khan embellished black wedding dress
Courtesy of Ines Di Santo

Wedding dress from Fall 2019

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Hayley Paige

haley paige fall 2019 spaghetti strap a-line black wedding dress
Courtesy of Hayley Paige

Wedding dress from Fall 2019

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Lazaro

lazaro fall 2019 illusion high neckline floral applique black wedding dress
Courtesy of Lazaro

Wedding dress from Fall 2019

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Hayley Paige

haley paige fall 2019 v-neck short tulle black wedding dress
Courtesy of Hayley Paige

Wedding dress from Fall 2019

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Wtoo by Watters

wtoo watters wedding dress spring 2019 black tea-length tullle
Courtesy of Watters

Wedding dress from Spring 2019

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Wtoo by Watters

wtoo watters wedding dress spring 2019 black white plaid off-the-shoulder
Courtesy of Watters

Wedding dress from Spring 2019

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White by Vera Wang

Naeem Khan embellished black wedding dress
Courtesy of Vera Wang

Wedding dress from Fall 2018

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Yumi Katsura

yumi katsura black wedding and white ruffle dress fall 2018
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Wedding dress from Fall 2018

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Lein

lein fall 2018 wedding dress black v-neck spaghetti strap
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Wedding dress from Fall 2018

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Yumi Katsura

yumi katsura black and red silk kimono with bow and feathers wedding dress fall 2018
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Wedding dress from Fall 2018

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Lazaro

lazaro fall 2018 black sweetheart trouser wedding dress
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Wedding dress from Fall 2018

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Yumi Katsura

yumi katsura black high neck wedding dress with fringe fall 2018
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Wedding dress from Fall 2018

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Lazaro

Naeem Khan embellished black wedding dress
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Wedding dress from Fall 2018

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Houghton

Naeem Khan embellished black wedding dress
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Wedding dress from Spring 2017

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Naeem Khan

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Wedding dress from Spring 2017

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Houghton

Naeem Khan embellished black wedding dress
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Wedding dress from Spring 2017

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Anna Maier

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Wedding dress from Fall 2016

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Claire Pettibone

Naeem Khan embellished black wedding dress
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Wedding dress from Spring 2016

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Sareh Nouri

Naeem Khan embellished black wedding dress

Wedding dress from Spring 2016

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Claire Pettibone

Naeem Khan embellished black wedding dress
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Wedding dress from Spring 2016

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Monique Lhuillier

Naeem Khan embellished black wedding dress

Wedding dress from Fall 2015

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Truly Zac Posen

Naeem Khan embellished black wedding dress

Wedding dress from Fall 2015

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