Wedding Are black BM dresses bad?

[newbie124]

I''ve been trying to figure out what colors to choose for the BM dresses. We''re having an evening wedding in April, so I think my colors will be yellow, cream, accents of green and a dark neutral (probably black).

Originally I was thinking of maybe going some shade of pale yellow BM dresses. But then I don''t know if it would really stand out very well.

So then I thought, well, why not just black? It''s easy, elegant and the flower colors would really pop in front of the dark dresses. When I brought it up with my sister, though, she thought it would look like a funeral! (I''m only having 2 BMs, btw)

Do other people have thoughts on this? I''m personally not sure why black is sometimes frowned upon for a wedding (especially one in the evening) b/c I think it''s elegant, a lot of people look good in it, and who doesn''t have a great black cocktail dress they love to show off? Personally, I''ve seen too many unflattering and too casual pastel-colored outfits at weddings...Our wedding is outdoors, but I''m trying to go for a slightly more formal tone.

 

[AmberGretchen]

I sure hope its not bad because I had black BM dresses. Actually I and my girls loved them - they were able to use the dresses again after the wedding, they looked super elegant and classy, and as you said, the flower colors popped in front of them. I think that you, in a white dress with a huge grin on your face will keep things from looking anything like a funeral, not to mention how happy everyone around you will be as well

 

[blondie23]

nope...mine are black. I think it looks classic!

 

[robbie3982]

Mine were black and I''ve gotten a lot of compliments on them.

 

[iluvcarats]

I had black 12 years ago.

It makes the black and white pictures really nice!

 

[alli_esq]

You do what you LIKE! And honestly, I think black is extremely sophisticated and I think your BMs will thank you for caring about what flatters them

 

[Octavia]

I''m wearing black as a bridesmaid this summer, and the dress is so adorable I''ve had to struggle to keep from wearing it before the wedding! Unless you really buy into superstitions, I don''t see any problem with bridesmaids in black. If you''re really unsure, though, you could always go with another dark, easily wearable color -- I think espresso/chocolate or navy would also look nice with your color scheme.

 

[Gypsy]

I''m doing it, and all the lovely pics on here of other ladies who have (like robbie) inspired me. My MOH is very happy with the decision. DO what you LIKE!!

 

[Cleopatra]

My girls are wearing black BM dresses. They actually requested black because it''s such a classic color and they can absolutely wear them again - Black goes with every event IMO!

 

[newbie124]

Thanks, everyone! I will have to point my sister to this thread

 

[Lynnie]

Black is fine! I wish I had gotten to wear a black dress for the wedding I was in instead of a purple one with beads and glitter that I will never wear again!
You could always throw in a yellow/green sash for a pop of color. Or just the flowers will be fine!

PS I LOVE YOUR AVATAR!!! too cute!!

 

[choro72]

I should point this thread to my sister too...I suggested to her the other day, and she scoffed at it. Booo.

 

[karasue91]

Mine are wearing black dresses too and they are going to look fab.

FI''s 80-year-old aunt asked me what color the bridesmaids are wearing a couple weeks ago. When I replied "black" she raised her eyebrows and said "Oh....that''s....interesting." hahaha but I don''t care one bit!! My BMs are thrilled they get to wear black, and I let them choose their own style too, I just asked that they be from JCrew and the same material. They both bought their dresses on Ebay and only paid $40 for each of them!!!

 

[newbie124]

Date: 5/8/2008 1:51:48 PM
Author: Lynnie

PS I LOVE YOUR AVATAR!!! too cute!!

Thanks! That''s our little girl furball. We think she''s too cute, too

 

[Future Mrs Polka Dot]

I think black BM dresses are totally fine! I wore black as a bridesmaid a few years ago, and we could not thank the bride enough for picking a dress that every one of us was able to wear again! I think black will look really classic, and you''re right that the flowers will totally pop agianst the dresses!