By Sophie Cappell
As the antithesis of the usual pristine white gown, the black wedding dress is the perfect choice for the non-traditional bride. In the spirit of Halloween there is nothing that screams goth to the core like a black wedding dress particularly for couples getting wed in the spooky season. However, whether or not your whole wedding is gothic in theme, the black wedding dress can be an extremely unique, chic and elegant departure from the more commonly worn white gown.
Marriage means something different to every couple and with every passing year this is reflected hugely in the kinds of weddings people choose to have and what brides decide to wear. Therefore many bridal designers have added alternative wedding dresses into their collections. However, black gala dresses and gowns don’t have to be designed by conventional wedding dress ateliers to make the perfect choice for your nuptials. Here are a few of our current favourites for the fashion forward bride.
Reformation
Reformation has a huge selection of beautiful black gowns, ideal for your wedding day at reasonable prices. We love The Charles gown for a 1930s style, sexy and sophisticated look on your wedding day. Made from 100% silk and featuring a fitted bodice and relaxed skirt, this flattering and elegant piece will never go out of style.
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Monique Lhuillier
For the gothic bride looking for a show stopping couture look Monique Lhuillier is the pinnacle of designers for the black wedding dress. This stunning Floral Lace Gown has all the trappings of a traditionally gorgeous and feminine bridal gown, with the delicate off the shoulder neckline lending itself to beautiful sheer sleeves and full full floral applique maxi skirt. However, the black colour makes it the perfect unique and daring look for the unconventional bride.
Annie’s Ibiza
Annie’s Ibiza is the go-to destination for brides to be looking for gowns to reveal their individuality and sense of fun on their wedding day. With a huge range of show-stopping black gowns Annie’s Ibiza has something for every bride. For the more daring bride we love The Grace Dress, intricately made from delicate Italian lace this romantic number offers a flattering and romantic look that accentuates the decolletage with its square neckline. The sheer close-fitting bodice, flowing into a floaty sheer skirt moves beautifully as you walk down the aisle, showing the perfect amount of skin. Pair with the matching gloves for ultra elegance.
Molly Goddard
As the it-girl wedding dress designer of the last few years, Goddard offers a stunning range of wedding gowns in her iconic style using stunning tulle and taffeta to manipulate fabric and create volume. However, Goddard’s full length Maggie dress, made in black cotton with a fitted bodice featuring elasticated shoulder straps with frills and an elasticated gathered strap across the back is an ultra cool and feminine number for an understated wedding day look that you can wear time and time again after your big day.
