Can I use black bridesmaid dresses without using black in the decor?

I really want to use champagne and ivory for all the decorations, invitations, etc. but this color doesn't look good on my bridesmaids. We're getting married in June of 09 and our wedding is at night. The ceremony is in a church and the reception is outdoors. Our flower colors are ivory and blush pink. Would it be appropriate for me to use black short cocktail dresses for my bridesmaids?

Can I use black bridesmaid dresses without using black in the decor?
Hi and congratulations!





YES, that will look nice! Very pretty, especially with the flower color choice. You certainly do not have to have everything "matchy-matchy." I love the lighter colors for the decorations and flowers (especially at night), and against the black dresses....it will look beautiful.





Good luck and I hope you have a beautiful wedding!
Reply:You can use black bridesmaid's dresses without using black in the decor, but you may want to consider using a few black accents (if only at the reception site) to help tie things together. Or you could figure out how to use champagne or ivory as an accent in your bridesmaids' ensemble.





Have fun and good luck with your wedding planning and congratulations on your upcoming marriage!
Reply:I don't remeber my aunts wedding that much, but I do remeber that the bridemaids wore balck because they wanted to and I don't remeber much black elsewhere. I think it would look fine. These are bridemaids, not more decorations. They could probably wear that again too! I think that would be a nice choice.
Reply:Absolutely. Black will go with anything. Use a little Ivory accents on the bridesmaids dresses or blush pink in their jewellery and that will tie it together and remember it is your day and if that's what makes you happy then go for it.
Reply:I think that could look good. A friend of mine did something similar. Her bridesmaids wore black dresses but all had colorful bouquets. Everything had a splash of color and since the bridesmaids had colorful flowers it looked great.
Reply:I wore a black and white dress in my friends wedding. It was beautiful. We all carried red roses. I honestly don't recall what color the decor was. Don't sweat the small stuff.
Reply:As the bride , you can pick anthing you want.
Reply:Absolutely!. It would look great and you could tie it all in by having the bridesmaids wear pink jewelry.
Reply:I think black always looks good. I agree with you...those lighter colors do not always look good on maids, especially if they are a little bigger like me. It will be pretty, good luck.
Reply:I would think that would look great. Good for you for thinking about what your bridesmaids look good in - I once got stuck in a yellow dress - which makes me turn green!
Reply:Yes, it would look great.

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