Wedding Theme Idea: Black and White
February 28, 2007 by Christine Gooding
Filed under Wedding Themes and Ideas
Thinking of having a black and white wedding theme but not sure what to do?
Here are some suggestions and ideas from Wed Themes!
Bridal Attire For The Entire Wedding Party
Keep your wedding attire simple. A black and white theme doesn’t go well with ruffles and frills. For the bride, dress in a sleek, straight white gown. Some raised embroidered details near the hem would look lovely. Add a long chiffon scarf draped around the front of the neck, over the shoulders and hanging down the back of the dress.
Have your bridesmaid’s dress in black. Here is a good place to add that accent color if you wish. On the bridesmaid’s outfits add a colored chiffon accent scarf or have them carry a single, accent colored flower.
The groom and groomsmen should dress in black tuxedos with white shirts. Again, you can incorporate an accent color here on the cumberbunds. Very smart!
Decorations & Favors For A Black & White Wedding Theme
Decorating your ceremony and wedding reception locations should be a snap. Remeber to keep it simple and uncluttered.
* For pew markers choose large white bows with a black center knot. Accent color? Small silk flower in center of knot.
* Use white tablecloths, black napkins, black dishes… or reverse this if possible and isn’t too expensive (black tablecloth, white napkins, white plates). For the napkins, have your names and wedding date printed in the opposite color. Accent the settings with a colored foil-wrapped chocolate rose or a rose candle across the plates or use colored napkin rings (for cloth napkins).
* Use black and white balloonsfor arches and balloon bouquets. Tie black balloons with white ribbon, white balloons with black ribbon.
* On tables, use white flower arrangements in black ceremaic vases. Tie an accent colored ribbon around the neck of the vase for emphasis. Another table centerpiece idea would be to use black candlesticks or candleabras with white taper candles.
* Light up the tables with black and white floating candles in a clear bowl. Alternatively, use black candles in a white bowl and vice versa. You could also fill a clear, wide vase or jar with black and white marbles/beads, etc. and set a white or black candle inside. Alternate the candle colors on different tables.
* Wedding favors could consist of white wedding cake bubbles, personalized mint tins, almonds or chocolates placed in black & white dress and tuxedo favor boxes, or perhaps candies or nuts nestled in minature black top hats.
Flowers, Arrangements and Bridal Bouquets
The type of arrangement you’d like to have is best discussed with your florist. However, here are some flower suggestions that you may want to consider for your flower arrangements, table centerpieces, as well as bouquets. Keep in mind, a single flower can often make more of an elegant statement than an overflowing bouquet, especially with a black and white wedding theme.* Combine black “Queen of Night” tulips with white tulips.
* White orchids are always beautiful.
* White roses and black roses.
* Other white flowers: Gladiolus, Lilacs, Carnations, Gardenia, Stephanotis, Calla Lily, Apple Blossom, Magnolia, Narcissus, Aster, White Lilies.
Refreshments
Alcohol wise…Black Russians and White Russians, of course!
Source: Wed Theme
Photo credit: Image Event
My fiance and I are positive on the black and white wedding. The guys are wearing zuit suits and the bridesmaids are wearing black dresses. My fiance is looking at dresses that are white with black trimming.
love the color combination of black and white..my fiancee and i wants to have a black and white wedding.but i havent seen bridal dresses with black embroidery on it..can someone give me some advise where to look for it?it will help us a lot..thank you
We are having a black and white theme wedding too!
Alex, I have four bridesmaid and each of them are going to wear a different color black dress. Red is our accent color so the maid of honor is wearing a red dress. I found all these dresses from Priscilla of Boston. They are all satin dresses and are knee-length cocktail dresses. Check out their site!
http://www.priscillaofboston.com/dress_return.jsp?gid=2
I am getting married May 16th 2009 and i have having a black & White wedding. It seems very classy but i do not know where to start with getting the theme started and what accent colour to add and whether to or not? Anyone any suggestions?
HELP!!! I am having a black and white wedding this August 2008. I am having some troubles deciding on an accent color! I love the color red but am afraid that the red will be too drastic with the black and white. My main problem is flowers!!! I was thinking of having all white bouquets and boutenierrs (SATS) with my bouquet being red and my fiance having a red bout. Any suggestions?
Hi All,
Me and my partner are having a black and white themed wedding but we are really stuck on ideas for the table centre pieces any idea’s or help would be much appreciated!
Thanks
use long vases from dollar tree and find branches in the yard, spray them white and add cranberry vines. i did this for mine and it was very elegent and pretty, the whole thing cost me around 26.00 bucks to make 34 center pieces. to get the cranberry vines, go to hobbie lobbie, they have tons of great things. good luck.
If anyone out there wants to sell any black and white themed wedding supply- please let me know via email! My wedding is not until Oct of 2009.
Hannah
HHAWKEN@GMAIL.COM
im having a black and white wedding at new year, im adding bright pink to add abit of colour anyone know of some good places to get bridesmaid dresses from the bridesmaids will be in black and one will be in pink little ones in white (theres 5 altogether)?