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The History of Black and White Wedding Gowns

October 26, 2011 By: cleo Category: Bridal Gowns, Wedding Dresses

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The emergence of black and white wedding gowns has a long history. The old saying was “Marry in black, you’ll wish yourself back,” but even in the 19th century, women sometimes wore their good black dresses for their weddings. As a dress designated solely for nuptials was something only worn by the very wealthy until comparatively recently, so the uniformly white wedding dress was something not seen so much in centuries past.

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Black and white wedding gowns were seen initially in the Art Deco era, as the stunning color contrast so prevalent in art, architecture, design, and fashion would (more…)

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Black and White Wedding Gowns

October 25, 2011 By: cleo Category: Bridal Gowns, Wedding Dresses

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Black and white wedding gowns become more popular for formal weddings due to the ability of adding drama and high glamour to the event. They have a retro style and cutting edge sophistication that appeal to a wide range of tastes. They also just generally look fabulous for bridal attire.

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When a bride is going to opt for a black and white wedding gown, she’s more than likely echoing a décor theme. Black and white wedding themes, far from dull, have a high class and drama that makes for a memorable and beautiful event. They are typically best suitable for evening affairs; think black and white balls. Bridesmaid dresses are usually black. (more…)

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