Queen Of The Night- Elegant Black Wedding Dresses With Sophisticated Style

Black couture wedding gowns have quietly crept into the wedding world, taking a strong hold on what is fashion forward.  Black wedding dresses push the conventional notion of the traditional bride, wrapping the black gown wearer in a cloak of mystery.  There is a sophistication and allure that is incredibly hard to to deny with these stunning black gowns.  They captivate us not  just because they stray so far from the norm, but because they are equally, if not more eloquent, in their design.  Breaking the mold already by being black vs traditional white, designers feel a freedom when creating a black gown, a freedom that does not restrict them and as such, works of art are born.  This shoot puts together 2 stunning & gorgeously polished looks to inspire brides looking to step out from under the white veil.  From the form fitting mermaid gown of a more refined taste to the show piece Marchesa that embodies strength & power, these 2 seductive looks can easily entice the most traditional of brides to break out of the white box.

How To Get That Look…

Marchesa Dress:

• Vintage one-of-a-kind headband / sash from Merci New York, circa 1960s.  Price upon request.
• Vintage chandelier earrings from Merci New York, circa 1950s. Price upon request.
• Classic black python-embossed clutch with Bette Brooch, Merci New York for Madame Mathilde, $225
• Classic Pearl Python Clutch with Bette Brooch, Merci New York for Madame Mathilde, $395

Anna Maier Ulla Maija Dress (mermaid)

Left Wrist:

• Olive Alyn Bangle, Madame Mathilde, $95
• Sapphire Alyn Bangle, Madame Mathilde, $95
• {the gold cuff in the center is from the Merci New York stylist’s kit and unfortunately, no longer for purchase}

Right Wrist:

• Gold Deco-Dence Bracelet $230
• Gold Emma Bangle $55
• Gold Deco Earrings $125
• Gold Deco-Dence Necklace $285

Vendor Love

Location: The Elevated Acre
Model: Ashton Swinford
Stylist: Jacqueline Weppner from Merci New York
Hair & Makeup: Eden Di Bianco
Cake: Sweet Element
Flowers: Sarah Tallman Design
Mermaid Dress: Anna Maier Ulla Maija Spring 2013
Shear Lace Dress: Marchesa Spring 2013
Dresses courtesy of:  Gabriella Bridal New York
Photographer:  Casey Fatchett Photography

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