8 Times black bridesmaid dresses stunned

Traditionally, black had always been seen as a dark, morbid colour suitable for funerals and for more joyous occasions like weddings, brides have tended to opt for more feminine and bright colours like pink, gold or yellow. However things are changing; more and more brides are opting for black bridesmaid dresses and we love it. They are elegant, stylish and make for an incredible backdrop to the brides white gown. Here are a few examples of this great trend.

All dressed in black & white. ? Tracy & Riva Modern Wedding Photography. Found on The Knot. Bridesmaid Dresses by JLMCouture. #bellanaijabridesmaids

A photo posted by BN Weddings ? (@bellanaijaweddings) on Jun 14, 2013 at 5:39pm PDT

Bleú lace designs snapped by the talented @freshphotography_melbourne from a Melbourne wedding! #melbourneweddings #custommade #bridesmaids #weddingplanner #wedding #blackbridesmaids #lace

A photo posted by Bleú Lace Designs (@bleu_lace) on Jun 28, 2016 at 9:29pm PDT

And this too ❤❤ . . . . #blackbridesmaids #bridesmaids #bridalcolour #black #bridesmaidinspiration #beauty #stylingideas #fashionideas #accessories #photoinspiration #bridalportrait #makeup #bridalinspiration #bridalsfashion #bridaldressinspiration #weddingmakeupinspiration #luxury #fashion #style #weddings #Photography #virgosinspiration

A photo posted by @virgosinspiration on Sep 16, 2016 at 8:30am PDT

And God for my brother & sisters I thank thee. #Mpendulo #Nandi #Nozi #Khanya #Nandi&ImmyGetHitched

A photo posted by Sbu Mpungose (@sbumpungose) on Sep 24, 2016 at 8:46am PDT

Just in case your wondering how it would look? #blackbridesmaids #weddingwednesday #wedding #weddingdress #weddingideas

A photo posted by CERTIFIED NATURAL HAIR STYLIST (@mshairandhumor) on Dec 23, 2015 at 8:52am PST

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A photo posted by CeCe (@mytruthnturs) on Sep 18, 2016 at 5:52pm PDT

Here comes the bridesmaids in black…. Yay or nay Gowns ??: @tojufoyeh #bridesmaidsdress #blackbridesmaids #bridesmaidsinspiration #DCBweddings #nigerianweddings

A photo posted by www.drcici.wordpress.com (@drciciblog) on Jul 20, 2016 at 10:59pm PDT

Though not a traditional wedding colour, black bridesmaid dress are stunning and classy. Especially when designed and well tailored like these from @reselcreations. Gorgeous bridal party. Double tap if you love these dresses ?? #bridesmaids #blackbridesmaids #weddingday

A photo posted by EBP Wedding Consultants (@ebpweddings) on Jun 5, 2016 at 10:06am PDT